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The ‘truth’ about vitamin D
A round-up of this issue's articles on vitamin D, irritable bowel syndrome and the consequences of an uncertain diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/11/editors.htm
1 Nov 2009
Devil can be in the details for DME requests
This issue covers topics including requests for durable medical equipment (DME), screening for stages 1 to 3 chronic kidney disease, and diagnosis of meningitis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/editors.htm
1 Jul 2014
New vaccines, recommendations can make keeping up a chore
This issue includes stories on vaccination, handling difficult patients, and communicating about cancer care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/editors.htm
1 Sep 2013
Recapping the highlights of Internal Medicine 2009
ACP Internist digests the best of Internal Medicine 2009, including standing-room only sessions and the introduction of interactive coverage, including e-mail digests, blogs and Twitter.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/06/editors.htm
1 Jun 2009
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond about cost-cutting measures.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/letters.htm
1 Apr 2011
Reining in the use of CT scans
CT scans have become much more common in the U.S. over the past few decades, increasing from 3 million in 1980 to almost 70 million in 2007.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/editors.htm
1 Feb 2011
Childhood disease survivors need comprehensive care
A look at how internists can manage a rising population of patients who, while currently well, might need lifelong follow-up.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/editors.htm
1 Sep 2010
Beyond counting sheep, helping patients sleep
This issue covers sleep hygiene, abdominal pain, and women's health.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/09/beyond-counting-sheep-helping-patients-sleep.htm
1 Sep 2017
Cause of chronic pancreatitis can be hard to pinpoint
This issue includes stories on diagnosing chronic pancreatitis and on transitioning medical practices into care teams.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/01/editors.htm
1 Jan 2014
Earlier recognition may help outcomes in osteoarthritis
Interventions such as exercise and weight loss are more likely to be successful for osteoarthritis if it is detected early.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/05/editors.htm
1 May 2013