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Latest COVID-19 studies show need for repeat rapid testing, targeting of antiviral prescriptions
Viral load of SARS-CoV-2 doesn't peak until the fourth day of symptoms, one study found, while other research only saw an effect of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir on death and hospitalization among those who were moderately or severely immunocompromised, not in other high-risk groups.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/03/2.htm
3 Oct 2023
CDC recommends COVID-19 booster; ACP updates practice points for outpatient treatment
Everyone ages 6 months and older should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against a potentially serious outbreak this fall and winter, the CDC said last week.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/19/1.htm
19 Sep 2023
Preventive care still on during COVID-19
COVID-19 may foster innovation in primary care as physicians describe various strategies to reconnect with patients, such as leveraging telemedicine visits to also explain the practice's coronavirus-related safety protocols, or systematically reviewing their panels to flag at-risk patients.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2020/11/preventive-care-still-on-during-covid-19.htm
1 Nov 2020
New info, resources on novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
ACP is offering an updated online learning activity and a podcast to help physicians learn about coronavirus. CME credit is free for members upon completion of either activity.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/03/1.htm
3 Mar 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://acpinternist.org/archives/2020/03/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Mar 2020
Coronavirus outbreak prompts CDC guidance, free ACP resources
The CDC issued advice on dealing with symptomatic patients, ACP is offering an online guide and podcast with free CME, and an Annals of Internal Medicine paper has modeled virus spread in China.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2020/02/11/1.htm
11 Feb 2020
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host forum on the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
A full recording of “COVID-19 Is No Longer a Public Health Emergency: Implications for Patients and Clinicians” is available online.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/23/6.htm
23 May 2023
PASC defined, analyzed by latest COVID-19 studies
Two recent studies focused on postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), while another assessed the effectiveness of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir and molnupiravir in reducing morbidity and mortality from COVID-19.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/06/2.htm
6 Jun 2023
CBT improved severe fatigue after COVID-19, Dutch trial finds
After randomization, patients with severe fatigue three to 12 months after COVID-19 infection benefited from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) compared to usual care.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/16/2.htm
16 May 2023
Register now for ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's forum on the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The virtual live event will be held on May 19 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. ET.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/09/5.htm
9 May 2023