Search results for "Influenza"
Shorter regimens can boost adherence in latent TB infection
Treatment is essential to reducing disease incidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/shorter-regimens-can-boost-adherence-in-latent-tb-infection.htm
1 Jan 2020
Catch up on new COPD guidelines
Updated guidelines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease revised the definition and staging of the condition, and an expert offers tips for optimal care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/catch-up-on-new-copd-guidelines.htm
1 Jun 2018
High-dose flu vaccine may not be more effective than standard dose in patients with high-risk cardiovascular disease
An industry-funded randomized trial in the U.S. and Canada found no significant difference between a high-dose group versus a standard-dose group in the time to first occurrence of all-cause death or cardiopulmonary hospitalization during three flu seasons.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/15/5.htm
15 Dec 2020
First device approved to treat congenital heart disease
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/first-device-approved-to-treat-congenital-heart-disease.htm
1 May 2021
Updated guidelines released for management of HIV in primary care
The HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) released updated guidelines last week on management of HIV in primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/19/7.htm
19 Nov 2013
Most doctors delay end-of-life talks with terminal patients who feel well
High-dose seasonal flu vaccine approved
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/12/6.htm
12 Jan 2010
Meds don't increase suicide risk for epileptics, but may for depressed
FDA approves vaccines for next flu season
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/10/5.htm
10 Aug 2010
A good month to raise the rates
There are several important revisions for adult immunizations, including not using the live attenuated influenza vaccine for the 2017-2018 flu season.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/a-good-month-to-raise-the-rates.htm
1 Oct 2017
Recalls target cold products, digoxin, defibrillators, diet aids
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2009
ICD-9 diagnosis codes updated for 2011-2012
The latest annual update of the ICD-9 diagnosis codes outlines many new codes that will be common to internal medicine. A comprehensive list outlines what's new.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/11/coding.htm
1 Nov 2011