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ACP issues guidance on easing social distancing, recognizes role of internists during the pandemic
The College addressed what communities need to safely resume economic activities and in-person medical visits, and released a new video emphasizing the essential role of the internal medicine community.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/12/2.htm
12 May 2020
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/2020/06/spotlight.htm
1 Jun 2020
Telemedicine's time has arrived
As the need for remote health care expands, medical educators and residents continue to refine the best ways to teach and learn telemedicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/telemedicines-time-has-arrived.htm
1 Sep 2022
Anaphylaxis appears rare with COVID-19 vaccine, alternative administration strategies considered
The CDC's monitoring system found low rates of anaphylaxis after a first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, peer-reviewed data were published on the Moderna vaccine, and alternate vaccine administration strategies were evaluated.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/01/12/2.htm
12 Jan 2021
Helping more patients quit smoking
Asking patients about smoking and advising them to quit is not enough to set them up for success.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/helping-more-patients-quit-smoking.htm
1 Jun 2022
Internal Medicine Meeting 2021: Virtual Experience to feature three plenary speakers, including Dr. Anthony Fauci
Join ACP for internal medicine's most comprehensive educational program in a new, engaging, interactive, and virtual format.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/23/6.htm
23 Feb 2021
Lessons learned from telemedicine
Although many internists may have felt inexperienced with telemedicine before the pandemic, they could well have been doing it all along.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/10/lessons-learned-from-telemedicine.htm
1 Oct 2020
Busting COVID-19 vaccination myths
Misinformation and disinformation campaigns have contributed to the death toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. Internists can effectively counter this and encourage vaccinations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/busting-covid-19-vaccination-myths.htm
1 Nov 2021
Work toward equity in Black men's health
An expert discusses causes and effects of health disparities as well as ways to incorporate health equity into the practice of medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/work-toward-equity-in-black-mens-health.htm
1 Jul 2023
ABIM Foundation seeks proposals for grants to challenge health misinformation
Two grants totaling $110,000 will be awarded to programs focused on improving quality of communication by providing accurate health information to the public, especially populations made vulnerable by misinformation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/01/18/6.htm
18 Jan 2022