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Keep up with vaccine recommendations
New vaccines and their recommendations have added complexity and made it tough to stay current. For patients, the extra costs can be prohibitive. Learn how to stay abreast of the requirements and engage patients on the issue.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/vaccines.htm
1 Sep 2013
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
PERSPECTIVES 4 ACPINTERNIST Managing adult vaccination has gotten even ...
In additionto vaccines for herpes zoster, hepatitis B, and many other diseases, physicians can nowoffer a high-dose influenza vaccine to certain elderly patients, the human papillomavirusvaccine to young women, and
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/acpi-201309-puzzle_t1.pdf
21 Aug 2013
Zoster vaccination didn't cause infection in patients on biologics
The herpes zoster vaccine reduced the incidence of herpes zoster infection in patients with immune-mediated disease, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/10/6.htm
10 Jul 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of dry eye
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 68-year-old man with a 6-month history of dryness in his eyes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/18/3.htm
18 Oct 2011
Hang out a digital shingle
Physicians need to understand how to establish their identities and their practices online in order to attract patients in the social media age.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/tips.htm
1 Jul 2011
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT It will come as no surprise to ...
www.acponline.org/running_practice/practice_management/tools/electronic_shingles.ppt.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/acpi-201107-money_t1.pdf
22 Jun 2011
Shingles vaccine age range extended; aneurysm kit approved
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2011
Well visits not just for kids anymore
Medicare now reimburses for annual physical exams, so prepare your office, your patients and yourself for the best way to accommodate this into your practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/wellness.htm
1 Jun 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Burning, itching on the mid-back
A 49-year-old woman is evaluated for recurrent burning and itching on her mid-back that have been present for 2 years. Physical examination discloses ill-defined hyperpigmented patches on the mid-back below the medial aspect of the scapulae, as shown. What is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/mksap.htm
1 May 2011