Search results for "Infectious diseases"
IM residency applications increased during pandemic
There are now more medical school applicants than ever, and internal medicine underwent its largest Match in history. Experts weigh in on what's driving the sudden surge.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/im-residency-applications-increased-during-pandemic.htm
1 Jul 2021
Inclusivity that is introspective: The need for racial equity
ACP's President continues his series of columns exploring themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/inclusivity-that-is-introspective-the-need-for-racial-equity.htm
1 Jul 2021
Guidelines suggest fidaxomicin over vancomycin for Clostridioides difficile infection
The Infectious Diseases Society of America and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America made three new recommendations in a focused update of their guidelines on Clostridioides difficile infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/29/5.htm
29 Jun 2021
New EUA and dose guidelines for COVID-19 released, ACIP reviewed myocarditis reports
The FDA gave an emergency use authorization (EUA) to tocilizumab for inpatients, the NIH revised dosing recommendations on monoclonal antibodies for outpatients, and government experts said myocarditis is extremely rare with the vaccines, among other recent COVID-19 news.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/29/1.htm
29 Jun 2021
NIH adds another antibody to recommended treatments, studies look at early cases, racial disparities
Recent COVID-19 news includes a new NIH recommendation and studies of the earliest U.S. cases, an experimental inpatient drug, and potential causes of racial disparities in outcomes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/22/1.htm
22 Jun 2021
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host fifth forum on COVID-19
“COVID-19 Forum V: Evaluation and Care of Patients with Persistent Symptoms Following Acute SARS-CoV-2 Infection” was held on June 9.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/15/2.htm
15 Jun 2021
Trio of plenary speakers offers hope, humanity, healing
Plenary speakers Anthony S. Fauci, MD, Kimberly Manning, MD, FACP, and Rana Awdish, MD, FACP, reflected on the COVID-19 pandemic and systemic racism in the United States and offered ways to move forward.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/trio-of-plenary-speakers-offers-hope-humanity-healing.htm
1 Jun 2021
Inclusivity that compels: He for she
Gender inequity in our society is not exclusive to medicine, and we have a long history of it in the U.S.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/inclusivity-that-compels-he-for-she.htm
1 Jun 2021
Health is infrastructure, and infrastructure is health
President Joe Biden's $2-trillion infrastructure proposal includes not only funding for roads, airports, and bridges, but also funding to expand access to long-term care services and eliminate all lead pipes and service lines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/health-is-infrastructure-and-infrastructure-is-health.htm
1 Jun 2021
New research adds to data on symptoms after COVID-19, vaccines' effects
Several COVID-19 studies looked at persistent symptoms, while new vaccine research found limited antibody responses in some patients and advised on tests for clotting complications. Other studies quantified the target population for tocilizumab treatment and gender differences in infections.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/25/1.htm
25 May 2021