Search results for "Vaccinations"
Editor's Note
This issue addressed physician death by suicide, physician mental health and well-being, and early onset colorectal cancer.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/editor's-note.htm
1 Sep 2021
Pandemic heightens focus on physician well-being
This issue also covers gender equity in medicine, COVID-19 vaccination, and sleep in the elderly, among other topics.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/pandemic-heightens-focus-on-physician-well-being.htm
1 Jan 2021
Tracheostomy tube shortage; fire risk with diabetes device
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/tracheostomy-tube-shortage-fire-risk-with-diabetes-device.htm
1 Jan 2023
After splenectomy, clots join infection as potential risks
Fewer splenectomies are being done, but thromboembolic disease afterward is now more recognized and therefore being diagnosed more frequently.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/splenectomy.htm
1 Apr 2017
Opioids may be associated with increased risk for serious invasive pneumococcal infections
Patients with invasive pneumococcal disease had significantly greater odds than control participants of being current opioid users, and associations were strongest for long-acting opioids, high-potency opioids, and high-dose opioids.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/13/1.htm
13 Feb 2018
FDA proposes new category of OTC hearing aids
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/01/fda-proposes-new-category-of-otc-hearing-aids.htm
1 Jan 2022
Changes to contraindication for statins in pregnancy
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/changes-to-contraindication-for-statins-in-pregnancy.htm
1 Sep 2021
New ACP adult immunization initiative to teach residents
A new, free program from ACP's Quality Connect will teach residents about the science of adult immunizations and provide evidence-based strategies for increasing vaccination rates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/09/8.htm
9 Dec 2014
ACIP recommends hepatitis B vaccine for diabetics, HPV vaccine for men
Two new recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) outline hepatitis B vaccination for diabetic adults and human papillomavirus vaccination in males ages 9 to 26.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/10/2.htm
10 Jan 2012
ACP recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month
ACP's immunization resources include practice management tools such as webinars and videos that cover the latest vaccine recommendations, coaching calls to assist physicians in implementing standing orders, and a residency training program to help program directors identify quality improvement projects.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/02/6.htm
2 Aug 2016