Search results for "Editor's Note"
Aspirin's use, effectiveness debated
This issue covers topics including aspirin's role in cardiovascular health, conference coverage for palliative care, and the growth of free clinics in medical education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/editors.htm
1 May 2015
Learn where to look for celiac disease
Internists are more likely than ever to treat patients with celiac disease, but the diagnosis is still often missed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/editors.htm
1 Apr 2010
When is it sleep apnea?
This issue covers topics including sleep apnea, prescribing generics, and hypertension.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/editors.htm
1 Mar 2015
Hypertension guidelines lead to vigorous debate
This issue includes stories centered on various aspects of hypertensions, as well as topics specific to mean's health, electronic health records and physical rehabilitation referrals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/04/editors.htm
1 Apr 2014
Drug shortages cause scrambles in primary care
Physicians are prescribing drugs and dosages they normally wouldn't to fill the gaps in drug manufacturing shortages. Learn more about what the federal government is doing about shortages and what internists can expect in the near future.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/editors.htm
1 May 2012
Helping patients navigate the Web is tricky, but worthwhile
This issue includes stories on patients using the Internet to diagnose themselves, on low back pain (one of the most common reasons for a clinical visit), and on managing a physician's online reputation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/editors.htm
1 Nov 2013
Behind the scenes at ACP, policy can improve patient care
By carefully crafting evidence-based policies, ACP can influence regulatory agencies and advocate for better patient care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/presidents.htm
1 Nov 2016
Easing diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis
This month's issue addresses eosinophilic esophagitis, medical workplace violence, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/easing-diagnosis-of-eosinophilic-esophagitis.htm
1 Sep 2023
Urinary incontinence is overlooked but treatable
This issue covers topics including urinary incontinence, the new drug class of SGLT2 inhibitors for diabetes, and more on the principles of diabetes care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/02/editors.htm
1 Feb 2015
ACP helps transform practices to value-based care
ACP is 1 of 10 Support and Alignment Networks that received grants from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to support physicians as they improve patients' experience of care, improve the health of populations, and reduce the per capita cost of health care through the expansion of quality improvement capacity.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/presidents.htm
1 Mar 2016