Search results for "Geriatrics"
Candidates announced for Board of Governors Chair-elect
Put words in our mouth
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/14/9.htm
14 Sep 2010
Inclusivity that calls for embracing: The importance of IMGs
International medical graduates are crucial to the practice of health care in America and around the world.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/inclusivity-that-calls-for-embracing-the-importance-of-imgs.htm
1 Sep 2021
Post-hip fracture function improved with home exercise program
An at-home exercise program modestly improved function and mobility in hip fracture patients, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/25/5.htm
25 Feb 2014
Shifting standards for hypertension
New hypertension guidelines are being developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) that will incorporate new study results. At issue is how these results apply to the many types of patients who walk through the office door, including those with diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/hypertension.htm
1 Mar 2016
Postoperative delirium associated with long-term cognitive impairment
Delirium after cardiac surgery occurred in nearly half of elderly patients and was associated with lower cognitive function postoperatively, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/10/5.htm
10 Jul 2012
Internal Medicine Meeting 2019 comes home to Philly
This year's Internal Medicine Meeting, held in Philadelphia for the first time since 2009, marks ACP's 100th annual educational gathering.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/internal-medicine-meeting-2019-comes-home-to-philly.htm
1 Mar 2019
Officers and Regents election results announced
The election of Officers and Regents has been completed. Terms become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting at Internal Medicine Meeting 2016 in Washington, D.C.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/regents.htm
1 Mar 2016
Nominees named for ACP Officers and Regent positions
The Nominations Committee of the American College of Physicians places nominations for President-elect, regents, and others.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/11/nominees.htm
1 Nov 2008
Chronic care management codes worthwhile if done right
To ensure proper billing of the chronic care management codes, it is important that clinical staff or clinicians keep a record of time spent with participating patients and that the care coordination is appropriately documented and clinically necessary.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/tips.htm
1 Jun 2017
MKSAP Quiz: evaluating ‘a sense of unsteadiness'
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate ongoing dizziness in an elderly woman.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/09/3.htm
9 Aug 2011