Search results for "Annals of Internal Medicine"
‘Best of Annals 2021’ collection and video now available
The editors of Annals of Internal Medicine have curated a list of some of the most influential articles published by the journal over the past year.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/01/18/5.htm
18 Jan 2022
ACP joins new coalition for firearm injury prevention
The College is coming together with other leading medical and public health care organizations across the U.S. to push for a comprehensive public health approach to advance firearm injury prevention efforts through education, advocacy, and community-centered strategies.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/21/5.htm
21 Mar 2023
ACP announces social media changes
ACP will change its social media handles to @ACPIMPhysicians on Feb. 13, 2023.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/07/2.htm
7 Feb 2023
Low-dose aspirin associated with 20% increase in risk of anemia among older adults
Analysis of a randomized trial of aspirin in healthy older patients found significantly increased risk of anemia, faster decline in hemoglobin concentrations, and greater decline in ferritin levels with aspirin versus placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/20/1.htm
20 Jun 2023
Preparing today for tomorrow's potential pandemic
We all have a responsibility to reflect on our experiences with COVID-19 to identify both the good and the bad, assess the current state of pandemic preparedness, and implement a comprehensive plan.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/preparing-today-for-tomorrows-potential-pandemic.htm
1 Sep 2023
Parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism didn't affect kidney function in older patients
While parathyroidectomy was not associated with risk of estimated glomerular filtration rate decline in patients ages 60 years and older with primary hyperparathyroidism, there was reduced risk in younger patients, a retrospective study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/04/11/2.htm
11 Apr 2023
ACP joins the Coalition for Trust in Health and Science initiative to curb misinformation
The coalition's goals are to support science-based health decisions based on credible information and enhanced trust in health and science organizations and professionals, and to debunk disinformation and misinformation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/07/5.htm
7 Mar 2023
Yoga may help improve certain frailty markers in inactive older adults
Moderate-certainty evidence shows that yoga improves gait speed, lower-extremity strength, and endurance compared with education or inactive control, a systematic review of 33 studies found, although review authors noted other active interventions may work as well.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/14/2.htm
14 Mar 2023
CTA-detected coronary artery disease associated with increased risk for myocardial infarction
Danish researchers used computed tomography angiography (CTA) to diagnose obstructive coronary atherosclerosis in 9,533 asymptomatic patients ages 40 years or older without known cardiovascular disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/28/2.htm
28 Mar 2023
Latest ACIP immunization schedule updates guidance on COVID-19, pneumococcal vaccines
The annual immunization schedule consolidates and summarizes updates to the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/14/1.htm
14 Feb 2023