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PAD performance measures set to improve diagnosis, treatment
PAD performance measures set to improve diagnosis, treatment
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/07/1.htm
7 Dec 2010
Psoriasis symptoms can be tough to address
A recent survey showed that many psoriasis patients are not satisfied with their care, reporting inadequate relief from such symptoms as itching and scaling. Learn more about clues to diagnosis and suggestions on treating and managing symptoms of both mild and more severe disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/02/psoriasis.htm
1 Feb 2014
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://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/01/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jan 2022
Residents' burnout, exhaustion and debt affect their medical learning
Burnout and educational debt are associated with lower scores among residents taking the Internal Medicine In-Training Examination. And some of the lower-scoring students are unable to catch up with their peers by the end of residency, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/13/1.htm
13 Sep 2011
Transforming health care to improve U.S. life expectancy
The sobering decline in U.S. life expectancy reaffirms the exigency of health care reform anchored in a proactive and comprehensive approach.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/transforming-health-care-to-improve-us-life-expectancy.htm
1 Oct 2023
Officers and Regents election results announced
Terms become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. CDT in Chicago.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/officers-and-regents-election-results-announced.htm
1 Mar 2022
Work-life balance easily upset, tough to restore
Doctors sometimes struggle with their own poor health choices, as busy days in the office are carried home. Burnout, depression and stress can lead to smoking, drinking and weight gain. Find a balance that works.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/work-life.htm
1 Apr 2013
Universal health care: Why not?
The College recommends universal coverage, independent of a person's health status, income, employment, or place of residence, with essential benefits, adequate access, and lower administrative costs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/universal-health-care-why-not.htm
1 Jun 2023
Treat the epidemic of medical nonadherence
Multiple diseases and multiple medications can lead to some patients not following their medical regimens. Experts are examining why in an effort to help improve nonadherence rates that can reach 50% by some estimates.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/05/nonadherence.htm
1 May 2014
KDIGO guideline summary provides key points for treating diabetes, chronic kidney disease
Authors from the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Work Group provided a synopsis of key recommendations on comprehensive care, glycemic monitoring and targets, lifestyle interventions, antihyperglycemic therapies, and educational and integrated care approaches.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/10/1.htm
10 Jan 2023