Search results for "Influenza"
Advocacy is a marathon that mimics our patient encounters
We do advocacy work on a daily basis when we see patients, and we have to approach our interactions with legislators in a similar way.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/advocacy-is-a-marathon-that-mimics-our-patient-encounters.htm
1 Jun 2022
H1N1 hitting young and middle-aged adults
Early reports from the 2013-2014 flu season indicate that young and middle-aged adults may be disproportionately affected by the influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 (pH1N1) virus, the CDC recently warned.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/07/6.htm
7 Jan 2014
New reasons to worry about e-cigs
Experiments have shown negative biological effects from the flavor chemicals in e-cigarettes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/new-reasons-to-worry-about-e-cigs.htm
1 Jul 2019
Data drive debate over antivirals, theory vs. practice
Physicians should focus not only on influenza vaccinations but on treating patients who will get the disease whether they have been vaccinated or not.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/10/antivirals.htm
1 Oct 2014
ACP resources available to help boost adult immunizations
With flu season approaching, now is the time for physicians to recommend flu shots to their patients and assess their vaccine needs.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/08/6.htm
8 Oct 2013
ACP recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month
ACP's immunization resources include practice management tools such as webinars and videos that cover the latest vaccine recommendations, coaching calls to assist physicians in implementing standing orders, and a residency training program to help program directors identify quality improvement projects.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/02/6.htm
2 Aug 2016
10 tips for well-being amid COVID-19
The global pandemic has professional and personal consequences for physicians, so experts offer their advice on coping during COVID-19.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/07/10-tips-for-well-being-amid-covid-19.htm
1 Jul 2020
New diabetes drug, new indication for eosinophilic esophagitis
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/new-diabetes-drug-new-indication-for-eosinophilic-esophagitis.htm
1 Jul 2022
Flu vaccination is rarely associated with subdeltoid bursitis, study finds
Clinicians could benefit from an injection technique “tune-up” in needle placement and needle length, an editorial suggested.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/23/6.htm
23 Jun 2020
Annual ICD-9 diagnosis code revisions take effect in October
A review of the annual updates to ICD-9 code set finds that there are more codes affecting internists than in years past. ACP digests these, as well as category headings and exclusion notes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/coding.htm
1 Oct 2010