Search results for "Influenza"
Uptake of herpes zoster vaccine linked to supply
Strong uptake led to short supply for the shingles vaccine. Learn how to educate patients and integrate best practices into your clinical routine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/10/uptake-of-herpes-zoster-vaccine-linked-to-supply.htm
1 Oct 2019
Heparin labeling changed, non-egg flu vaccine approved
This regulatory update covers changed labeling for heparin and approval of a flu vaccine produced using cultured animal cells.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/fda.htm
1 Feb 2013
Pneumococcal vaccine recommendations can be unclear
While most physicians surveyed about current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations responded that they found them to be very clear or somewhat clear, when tested with questions about the recommendations and several case scenarios, many of the survey respondents answered incorrectly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/04/pneumococcal-vaccine-recommendations-can-be-unclear.htm
1 Apr 2018
More options available for psoriatic arthritis
Internists are the first doctors patients see for joint pain, which means they can make a big difference in preventing the progression of joint diseases such as psoriatic arthritis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/more-options-available-for-psoriatic-arthritis.htm
1 Apr 2019
Some H1N1 vaccine to expire next week
ACP EVP stays on with National eHealth Collaborative as board member New trivia game by ACP on Facebook Fellow chosen by New Jersey governorFor the record
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/09/6.htm
9 Feb 2010
Heparin, saline solutions recalled for possible contamination
Warnings, recalls, label changes, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/03/eighteen.htm
1 Mar 2008
Guideline offers recommendations to prevent acute COPD exacerbations
An evidence-based guideline from the American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society offers recommendations on preventing exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/14/2.htm
14 Apr 2015
Major Tylenol recall; FDA concerned about BPA and children
Approvals, recalls, and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/fda.htm
1 Mar 2010
Industry-funded studies may be more likely to recommend neuraminidase inhibitors
Industry-funded systematic reviews may be more likely to present favorable evidence about neuraminidase inhibitors and recommend their use than research without financial conflicts of interest, a study reported.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/07/4.htm
7 Oct 2014
Warning on medication confusion, recalls due to sterility
This update covers possible confusion between an antidepressant and an anti-clotting drug, as well as 2 sterility warnings.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2015