Search results for "Pain Management"
More recalls, information on impurity found in ARBs
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/more-recalls-information-on-impurity-found-in-arbs.htm
1 Jan 2019
Weighing benefits, harms of cannabis
Marijuana use has risen, so internists need to understand its real risks as well as its potential clinical uses, such as for chronic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and multiple sclerosis spasticity symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/weighing-benefits-harms-of-cannabis.htm
1 Apr 2019
More options available for psoriatic arthritis
Internists are the first doctors patients see for joint pain, which means they can make a big difference in preventing the progression of joint diseases such as psoriatic arthritis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/more-options-available-for-psoriatic-arthritis.htm
1 Apr 2019
Calls to poison control centers for gabapentin, baclofen increased in recent years
The increase in exposures to and misuse of these medications in the U.S. may represent an unintended consequence of recent reductions in opioid prescribing for pain management, study authors said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/12/10/5.htm
10 Dec 2019
‘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
Online versions of Internal Medicine Meeting 2020 lectures coming in May
Up to 30 CME credits will be available from ACP CME 30, an online package of scientific and practice-related lectures.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/14/6.htm
14 Apr 2020
Chapter activities honored with John Tooker Evergreen Awards
These awards provide recognition and visibility to Chapters that have successfully implemented programs to increase membership and member engagement, improve communication and chapter management, enhance diversity, and foster careers in internal medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/28/6.htm
28 Apr 2020
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 May 2020
Get comfortable with pain assessment
There are many methods for evaluating pain in the primary care setting, many of which can be completed by patients in the waiting room and have diagnostic value during the clinical encounter.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/get-comfortable-with-pain-assessment.htm
1 Jun 2020
ACP launches new pain management learning hub
The series consists of seven core evidence-based and patient-centered modules and two sets of case studies. Up to 23 hours of CME/MOC credit are available, free to ACP members.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/13/4.htm
13 Apr 2021