Search results for "Infectious diseases"
HPV vaccine impacts disease, screening
While HPV immunization is recommended during adolescence, internists practicing in the postvaccine era have their own host of considerations: namely, screening for cervical cancer and providing catch-up vaccination.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/hpv.htm
1 Feb 2017
Register now for ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's COVID-19 Forum VII: Challenging Clinical Questions
During the Dec. 8 virtual live event, a panel of experts will provide answers to common questions about COVID-19 that physicians face today.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/23/2.htm
23 Nov 2021
Officers and Regents election results announced
The election of Officers and Regents has been completed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/regents.htm
1 Mar 2015
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host ‘Monkeypox: Challenging Clinical Questions’
The virtual forum featured a panel of physicians providing answers to commonly asked questions about the human monkeypox virus and is available for replay online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/18/5.htm
18 Oct 2022
Obituaries
The College notes the passing of Michael F. Rein, MD, MACP; William R. Smith, MD, MACP; Cyril (Kim) M. Hetsko, MD, MACP; and Alan Gordon, MD, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/obituaries.htm
1 Jan 2023
Working together to stop superbugs
The battle against antimicrobial resistance requires a broad line of attack, prompting the CDC to fund projects to expand regional efforts against multidrug-resistant organisms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/02/working-together-to-stop-superbugs.htm
1 Feb 2020
Progress and limitations on vaccines, strokes and readmissions in COVID-19
A report warned that a few health care workers developed COVID-19 shortly after vaccination, and studies showed that strokes were rare in COVID-19 patients but readmissions could not be predicted easily.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/09/1.htm
9 Feb 2021
Certain factors associated with higher mortality risk in invasive group B strep infection
In a study of patients with invasive group B Streptococcus infections, all-cause 30-day mortality was highest for those with peritonitis and pneumonia or empyema and lowest among those with osteomyelitis or joint infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/07/4.htm
7 Jan 2020
Prepare for next pandemic by training leaders
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the prospect of others, public health and medical groups are developing training initiatives to increase the numbers of infectious disease and public health specialists across the country.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/prepare-for-next-pandemic-by-training-leaders.htm
1 Mar 2023
COVID-19 outcomes in health care workers and over the long term, vaccine evidence and uptake among the latest research
A study found that health care workers hospitalized with COVID-19 had shorter stays, while a survey showed high uncertainty about vaccination. Johnson & Johnson released efficacy data on a one-shot vaccine, and a study identified long-term decreases in function among COVID-19 survivors.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/02/1.htm
2 Feb 2021