Search results for "Public health"
Officers and Regents election results announced
The election of Officers and Regents has been completed, and terms become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall at Internal Medicine Meeting 2023 in San Diego.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/officers-and-regents-election-results-announced.htm
1 Mar 2023
ACIP releases updated vaccination schedule with several changes
Updated recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) affect vaccinations for influenza and human papillomavirus, among others.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/02/04/1.htm
4 Feb 2020
Integrating oral health into primary care
A comprehensive primary care model that includes oral health is needed to prevent health problems, reduce costs, and provide equitable care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/integrating-oral-health-into-primary-care.htm
1 Nov 2021
Dabigatran recalled, dense-breast notification required
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/dabigatran-recalled-dense-breast-notification-required.htm
1 May 2023
Reassurance on ACE inhibitors, ARBs and COVID-19; new rules, advice from CMS and CDC
Also, ACP launched a new interactive CME program to help practices start and sustain telemedicine programs, and an ACP webinar on March 30 will offer advice from the front lines for maintaining physician well-being during the pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/24/1.htm
24 Mar 2020
More clarity on myocarditis with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
The classic presentation for COVID-19 vaccine-associated myocarditis is chest pain one to seven days after vaccination, with a median time of three days after vaccination, particularly after the second dose.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/more-clarity-on-myocarditis-with-mrna-covid-19-vaccines.htm
1 Feb 2023
Family illness brings palliative care, other policies into focus
Personal experiences play out amid public health policy debates.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/family-illness-brings-palliative-care-other-policies-into-focus.htm
1 Jun 2023
The push toward a COVID-19 vaccine
As America closes in on a vaccine for COVID-19, experts focus on which ones will work best, if at all, how to ramp up production, and how to fairly administer millions of doses.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/the-push-toward-a-covid-19-vaccine.htm
1 Nov 2020
Managing superbugs in your community
General internists are poised to assume a key role in tackling the increasingly formidable threat of antimicrobial resistance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/05/superbugs.htm
1 May 2017
ACP issues policy recommendations to cut rising costs of prescription drugs
ACP called for increased transparency, lower out-of-pocket costs for patients, and improved access to affordable medications.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/12/1.htm
12 Nov 2019