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ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host ninth forum on COVID-19
A full recording of COVID-19 Forum IX: Management of Patients with Persistent Symptoms after COVID-19 is available for replay online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/31/4.htm
31 May 2022
Register now for ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's COVID-19 Forum IX: Management of Patients with Persistent Symptoms after COVID-19
During the May 24 virtual live event, a panel of experts will discuss challenges related to the care of patients who have lasting symptoms following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/17/3.htm
17 May 2022
IDSA offers guidance on managing drug interactions with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) listed six steps to help clinicians prescribe the COVID-19 medication while minimizing interaction risks. Other recent research looked at neuropsychiatric conditions after COVID-19 and hospital profits during the pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/17/2.htm
17 May 2022
Inclusivity that never dies: The future of ACP
ACP's President recaps his tenure as he discusses the College's efforts at diversity, equity, and inclusion.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/inclusivity-that-never-dies-the-future-of-acp.htm
1 Apr 2022
Two studies show effectiveness of mRNA boosters against omicron variant
Other recent research on COVID-19 revealed the high transmissibility of the omicron stealth variant and changes in the brain after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/15/5.htm
15 Mar 2022
New data on COVID-19 vaccines' effectiveness against omicron, among immunocompromised
One English analysis showed how COVID-19 boosters increase protection against symptomatic infection from omicron, while two studies looked at vaccinating the immunocompromised, and ACP videos worked to educate patients and increase vaccine uptake.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/08/2.htm
8 Mar 2022
When to test, isolate, prescribe for outpatient COVID-19
Panelists at ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's eighth virtual forum on COVID-19 discussed the latest recommendations and treatment options.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/when-to-test-isolate-prescribe-for-outpatient-covid-19.htm
1 Mar 2022
New research on PASC, COVID-19 infection and vaccination during pregnancy
Two studies analyzed postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) in older and ICU patients. Other new research showed that symptomatic infection during delivery raised risks in pregnant women but vaccination during pregnancy was safe. An ACP/Annals of Internal Medicine forum focused on outpatient management of COVID-19, and the FDA issued an emergency use authorization for a new monoclonal antibody treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/15/1.htm
15 Feb 2022
Register now for ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's COVID-19 Forum VIII: Outpatient Evaluation and Management of Patients with COVID-19
During the Feb. 9 virtual live event, a panel of experts will discuss appropriate COVID-19 testing, quarantine and isolation periods, management of symptoms, and recommended treatments in the outpatient setting.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/01/2.htm
1 Feb 2022
Inclusivity that is accepting: Embracing different sexualities
Everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, deserves equal access to all of the resources, all of the benefits, and all of the protections available to others.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/inclusivity-that-is-accepting-embracing-different-sexualities.htm
1 Feb 2022