In an evidence-based paper published in Annals of Internal Medicine, the American College of Physicians finds that upper endoscopy is not needed to diagnose and manage GERD in most patients unless other serious symptoms are present.

Upper Endoscopy is Overused in Patients with Heartburn

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.

Upper Endoscopy is Overused in Patients with Heartburn

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