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Register for summer 2022 ACP board prep course
The ACP Internal Medicine Board Review Course will take place in person July 11-15 in Arlington, Va., and will also be available through a live virtual format.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/31/6.htm
31 May 2022
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jun 2022
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
Palliative care for a pandemic
Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP, director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care, discusses how palliative care can be applied to the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/palliative-care-for-a-pandemic.htm
1 May 2020
New resource offers pearls for perioperative medicine
A recent book addresses perioperative medicine, including how to be a perioperative consultant, prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism, coexisting medical problems, and common postoperative complications.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/new-resource-offers-pearls-for-perioperative-medicine.htm
1 Feb 2022
Could drone deliveries help reverse opioid overdoses?
An epiphany led a medical student to consider whether drones could deliver naloxone to the scene of an overdose so a bystander could deliver the drug, even before emergency crews arrive.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/could-drone-deliveries-help-reverse-opioid-overdoses.htm
1 Sep 2020
Latest on COVID-19 and bamlanivimab, vaccines, long-term effects
Bamlanivimab reduced viral load in mild to moderate cases when combined with etesevimab, new vaccine recommendations, research, and educational resources were released, and two studies provided longer-term data on patients who had COVID-19.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/01/26/1.htm
26 Jan 2021
Residents reimagine antiracism curriculum
Residents interested in diversity, equity, and inclusion are taking matters into their own hands, creating new training initiatives about the subject as a formal part of their medical school curriculum.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/residents-reimagine-antiracism-curriculum.htm
1 Jul 2021
Detecting unhealthy drug use
The COVID-19 pandemic and its ensuing isolation and stress have been associated with a sharp increase in substance use as a coping mechanism, as well as drug overdose deaths.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/03/detecting-unhealthy-drug-use.htm
1 Mar 2021
New year brings big, small changes to practice administration
Three federal regulations create new opportunities and hurdles for physicians, including new reimbursements, Medicare annual wellness visits and a potential uptick in office visits to document over-the-counter drugs for health plans.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/coding.htm
1 Feb 2011