Search results for "Conference"
Cancer, cardiovascular risks assessed at rheumatology meeting
A summary of approvals, recalls and a record number of deaths and serious injuries reported.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/rheum.htm
1 Jan 2009
Catch up on new COPD guidelines
Updated guidelines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease revised the definition and staging of the condition, and an expert offers tips for optimal care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/catch-up-on-new-copd-guidelines.htm
1 Jun 2018
‘Geriatric tsunami’ carries elderly obesity
By 2030, more than 20% of the U.S. population is expected to be over the age of 65, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The expected rise in functional impairment in later years can be staved off with a healthy lifestyle.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/elderly.htm
1 Feb 2017
ACP Foundation begins atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention initiative
The ACP Foundation held a National Stakeholder Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 to address gaps in the management of atrial fibrillation and the prevention of stroke.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/18/10.htm
18 Oct 2011
Providing preventive care in a pandemic
This issue also covers medication for opioid use disorders, physicians as caregivers, and home blood pressure monitoring.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/providing-preventive-care-in-a-pandemic.htm
1 Nov 2020
‘Tectonic’ change involves new reimbursement models
An expert offers four recommendations for tackling value and care model innovation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/tectonic-change-involves-new-reimbursement-models.htm
1 Feb 2019
ACP launches operations in India
The American College of Physicians begins educational programs in India, consisting of guest lectures, training workshops and conferences.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/india.htm
1 Feb 2013
Setting a course for food as medicine
Culinary medicine is a growing, evidence-based movement that brings the “food is medicine” philosophy to medical education and beyond.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/setting-a-course-for-food-as-medicine.htm
1 Jun 2018
‘Mastering Medicine Together’ at ACP's annual meeting
ACP's annual Internal Medicine Meeting brings internists together in Los Angeles for the first time.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/mastering-medicine-together-at-acps-annual-meeting.htm
1 Mar 2020
Combat cardiac risks of cancer therapies
One challenge of treating cancer is preventing, diagnosing, and treating heart failure in at-risk patients, and figuring out which patients would benefit from intervention.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/combat-cardiac-risks-of-cancer-therapies.htm
1 Sep 2018