Physicians should prescribe metformin to patients with type 2 diabetes when medication is needed to improve high blood sugar, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends in an evidence-based clinical practice guideline published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

ACP updates recommendations for treatment of type 2 diabetes--Audio

The series of monthly broadcast reports features new research from Annals of Internal Medicine, clinical guidelines, healthcare public policy issues and a host of other topics.

Two studies published in Annals of Internal Medicine found drinking coffee lowers your risk for death.

Coffee Drinking and Mortality--Audio

Coffee Drinking and Mortality

Yoga is as effective as physical therapy for easing low back pain according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine. The study is unique in that participants were mostly economically disadvantaged and racially diverse.

Yoga, Physical Therapy or Education for Chronic Low Back Pain--Audio

Yoga, Physical Therapy or Education for Chronic Low Back Pain

A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine says more than half of U.S. travelers who are eligible to receive a pre-travel measles vaccine are not getting it, which could result in outbreaks here in the U.S.

ACP updates recommendations for treatment of type 2 diabetes--Audio

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