Search results for "Vaccinations"
Primary HPV testing without cotesting every 5 years now an option for cervical cancer screening, Task Force says
An accompanying editorial said that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's recommendations preserve the greatest range of choices for practitioners and patients but that their effect on cervical cancer mortality, among other issues, remains to be determined.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/28/1.htm
28 Aug 2018
Treating patients afraid to present
Undocumented patients pose a challenge to medical care, as they have trouble accessing and affording services. The current political environment is making it tougher for those who need help.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/10/treating-patients-afraid-to-present.htm
1 Oct 2018
Gratitude and thanks for those who vaccinate
A particularly difficult experience is confronting diseases that might have been prevented through vaccination, yet it is care that prevents illness and greater pain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/11/gratitude-and-thanks-for-those-who-vaccinate.htm
1 Nov 2018
Concomitant influenza infection associated with worse in-hospital outcomes in heart failure patients
Rates of in-hospital mortality, acute respiratory failure with and without mechanical ventilation, and acute kidney injury with and without dialysis were significantly higher in patients admitted with heart failure and influenza infection compared to admissions for heart failure alone.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/08/4.htm
8 Jan 2019
Decrease in certain HPV types among unvaccinated women suggests herd protection
Prevalence of the four types of human papillomavirus (HPV) included in the original vaccine decreased most among women who were fully vaccinated but also decreased significantly among women who were unvaccinated between 2006 and 2017.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/29/4.htm
29 Jan 2019
New ACIP adult immunization schedule changes flu, hepatitis A and B vaccination advice
Among other updates from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, any licensed influenza vaccine that is appropriate for the age and health status of the patient may be used.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/05/1.htm
5 Feb 2019
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/2019/03/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Mar 2019
Top 10 medical myths, busted
Ten medical myths persist despite all the evidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/top-10-medical-myths-busted.htm
1 Jun 2019
ACP supports National Immunization Awareness Month, urges vaccination discussion with patients
ACP is committed to helping raise adult immunization rates, especially among patients with chronic conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/30/5.htm
30 Jul 2019
CDC issues interim guidance on measles infection control and prevention in health care
New government guidance covers what is acceptable evidence of immunity to measles and how to respond if health care personnel are exposed to the disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/30/4.htm
30 Jul 2019