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Everyday symptoms could point to potential PTSD
A clinical practice guideline can help clinicians screen for, diagnose, and treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a related condition, acute stress disorder.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/everyday-symptoms-could-point-to-potential-ptsd.htm
1 May 2024
Considerations about cannabis
As more states legalize recreational and medical cannabis, hospital physicians are finding themselves caring for regular users more frequently.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/considerations-about-cannabis.htm
1 May 2024
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of daily palpitations
A 41-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-week history of daily palpitations that last minutes at a time and resolve spontaneously. The palpitations are not associated with any specific activity. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate initial test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/04/09/3.htm
9 Apr 2024
Top tips to nail your next presentation
Early career physicians can follow several tips and tricks for delivering engaging, impactful presentations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/top-tips-to-nail-your-next-presentation.htm
1 Apr 2024
Potential problematic prescribing in older women
Prescription of systemic estrogen therapy after menopause could be a red flag for use of other medications linked to dementia.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/potential-problematic-prescribing-in-older-women.htm
1 Apr 2024
Civil surgeons can help pave the way to citizenship
An FACP explains what a civil surgeon does and why he thinks more internal medicine physicians should consider doing it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/civil-surgeons-can-help-pave-the-way-to-citizenship.htm
1 Apr 2024
Treating sickle cell, managing COPD, more stories
This issue covers stories on sickle cell disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other stories.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/treating-sickle-cell-managing-copd-more-stories.htm
1 Apr 2024
Recruiting, retaining rural physicians
A researcher explains why loan repayment programs, J-1 visa waivers, and scholar programs aren't always located in the areas that need them most and why they might not be enough to attract physician talent.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/recruiting-retaining-rural-physicians.htm
1 Mar 2024
Get with the latest ARDS guideline
Experts tasked with updating guidelines on acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) found a lot of new data to incorporate.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/get-with-the-latest-ards-guideline.htm
1 Mar 2024
Q&A: Conquering the ABCs of coding and documentation
Early career physicians may feel overwhelmed by having to document the care they provide, but an expert explains why it's not as confusing as it used to be.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/qanda-conquering-the-abcs-of-coding-and-documentation.htm
1 Feb 2024