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A reader responds to a recent President's Message column.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/letters.htm
1 Apr 2024
Presidential kudos
A reader offers praise for recent President's Message columns.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/lte.htm
1 Feb 2024
How, where, and why to get published
Publishing can be an important tool for early career physicians to establish credibility, solidify an area of expertise, and lay the groundwork for future promotions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/how-where-and-why-to-get-published.htm
1 Jan 2024
Another pitfall for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
A reader addresses a previous column on a diagnostic pearl.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/04/letter.htm
1 Apr 2023
Providing long-term contraception
As the popularity of long-acting reversible contraceptives continues to increase, so does the need for incorporation of placement procedures and contraceptive counseling into primary care and resident education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/providing-long-term-contraception.htm
1 May 2022
Clot concerns with adenovirus COVID-19 vaccines, antibody treatment recommendations and data
Based on reports of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis with the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine, federal officials recommended a pause in its use, which will be reconsidered on April 23. The NIH updated its recommendations on monoclonal antibody treatments for outpatients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/20/1.htm
20 Apr 2021
Distribution plans, data on vaccines; NIH cautious on latest antibody treatment
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices chose clinicians and long-term care residents for priority vaccination, while ACP offered additional input on the topic. The NIH said that casirivimab plus imdevimab should not be standard of care, and the CDC offered recommendations on shortening quarantine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/08/1.htm
8 Dec 2020
DTC screening tests a source of concern
With the proliferation of the number and scope of direct-to-consumer tests, ACP is concerned about the unnecessary costs and undue anxiety for patients when results lead to follow-up testing to rule out a medical concern.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/dtc-screening-tests-a-source-of-concern.htm
1 Jun 2018
Pinpointing pancreatitis difficult, but key to good outcomes
Several review papers help internists identify patients with pancreatitis who are most likely to progress to severe disease and how to best manage their care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/02/pinpointing-pancreatitis-difficult-but-key-to-good-outcomes.htm
1 Feb 2018
Specialization in medical education
A letter to the editor addresses the primary care shortage in medical education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/07/letter.htm
1 Jul 2017