Search results for "Preventive Medicine"
USPSTF draft recommends daily aspirin to help prevent CVD, colorectal cancer in certain patients
The new recommendations found that current evidence is insufficient to assess the benefits and harms of aspirin use for prevention of these diseases in those younger than 50 years or older than 69 years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/22/2.htm
22 Sep 2015
Integrating oral health into primary care
A comprehensive primary care model that includes oral health is needed to prevent health problems, reduce costs, and provide equitable care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/integrating-oral-health-into-primary-care.htm
1 Nov 2021
American Medical Women's Association promotes video series for disease prevention
To promote disease prevention, the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) Preventive Medicine Task Force has partnered with Mission Critical Health (MCH), a nonprofit education initiative that produces evidence-based public health and medical education programs.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/17/8.htm
17 Mar 2015
Immunization is everyone's issue
ACP convened an Advisory Group to discuss barriers to adult immunization, with the goal of identifying potential ways for ACP to address them on a population health level.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/10/immunization-is-everyones-issue.htm
1 Oct 2019
Hospitalizations for prescription drug poisoning increasing
ACP Job Placement Center calls for physician profiles
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/13/4.htm
13 Apr 2010
Remain vigilant this ‘twindemic’ season
The CDC is anticipating a resumption of seasonal flu activity in the U.S., but the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic this year remain unknown.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/10/remain-vigilant-this-twindemic-season.htm
1 Oct 2021
Low-dose aspirin associated with bleeding events
Daily use of low-dose aspirin was associated with an increased risk of major gastrointestinal or cerebral bleeding, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/12/4.htm
12 Jun 2012
Breaking the cycle of patient trauma
A trauma-informed approach to health care involves recognition of the widespread impact of trauma and its signs and symptoms in patients and clinicians.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/breaking-the-cycle-of-patient-trauma.htm
1 Feb 2019
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination candidates for College governance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2022
Medicare's wellness coverage offers critical services
Physicians must understand the requirements for billing for Medicare-covered preventive services, such as the “Welcome to Medicare” exam and Annual Wellness Visit (AWV).
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/medicares-wellness-coverage-offers-critical-services.htm
1 Feb 2023