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FDA OKs marketing of devices for snoring, brain protection
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/fda-oks-marketing-of-devices-for-snoring-brain-protection.htm
1 Apr 2021
Understand obesity before treating it
The central nervous system regulates a person's weight, with many variables in play, and both internal and external factors can increase or decrease calorie intake and expenditure.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/understand-obesity-before-treating-it.htm
1 Jun 2021
Q&A with ACP's President on COVID-19 vaccines
George M. Abraham, MD, MPH, MACP, ACP's President, recently discussed the difference between third shots and boosters and other complexities of vaccination, as well as offered advice to internists on getting more patients vaccinated.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/23/1.htm
23 Nov 2021
New cardiovascular indication approved for diabetes drug
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/new-cardiovascular-indication-approved-for-diabetes-drug.htm
1 Apr 2022
Details on second mRNA COVID-19 vaccine boosters
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/details-on-second-mrna-covid-19-vaccine-boosters.htm
1 May 2022
What Dobbs might mean for medicine
The Supreme Court's recent decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization has far-reaching implications for both patients and physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/what-dobbs-might-mean-for-medicine.htm
1 Sep 2022
Being a male ally of women in the workplace
Two physicians discuss identifying microaggressions and learning how to speak up.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/being-a-male-ally-of-women-in-the-workplace.htm
1 Sep 2022
Help COPD patients with more probing care
Patients with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can sometimes hide in plain sight.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/help-copd-patients-with-more-probing-care.htm
1 Sep 2022
IM physicians join health inspections at the border
Two ACP members toured Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities near the Texas/Mexico border to evaluate the processes and environmental conditions affecting human health at the facilities.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/im-physicians-join-health-inspections-at-the-border.htm
1 Jan 2023
Weighing options for mid-life women
Talking about diet and exercise habits in mid-life can help guard against incremental weight gain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/weighing-options-for-mid-life-women.htm
1 Feb 2023