Search results for "Editor's Note"
Getting to know GLP-1 receptor agonists
Choosing among glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists depends on many factors, such as the desired outcome and individual risks among patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/getting-to-know-glp-1-receptor-agonists.htm
1 Mar 2023
New guidance expands the lung screening landscape
This issue includes stories on screening for lung cancer, physician well-being during COVID-19, and the benefits of cardiac rehab.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/new-guidance-expands-the-lung-screening-landscape.htm
1 Mar 2022
Making smoking cessation less of a struggle
This month's issue considers smoking cessation, helping patients with disabilities, and conference coverage from the Society of Hospital Medicine's annual meeting.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/making-smoking-cessation-less-of-a-struggle.htm
1 Jun 2022
Editor's Note: Family ties help close the generation gap
Washington, D.C., is lending not just a location but also a theme to many of the offerings at Internal Medicine 2008.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/four.htm
1 Apr 2008
Following up on breast density
This issue also covers vaccination practices and resources for managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/following-up-on-breast-density.htm
1 Jun 2020
New guidelines aim to improve diverticulitis treatment
This issue includes stories on managing diverticulitis, using direct oral anticoagulants, and payment and performance measures.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/new-guidelines-aim-to-improve-diverticulitis-treatment.htm
1 Apr 2022
Taking stock of telemedicine
This issue also covers intimate partner violence, narrative medicine, and conference coverage from two medical society meetings.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/10/taking-stock-of-telemedicine.htm
1 Oct 2020
Denial of some patient requests, but not others, associated with decreased patient satisfaction, study finds
Denial of requests was associated with worse patient satisfaction for referrals, pain medications, other new medications, and lab tests, but not for antibiotics, radiology tests, or other tests.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/05/5.htm
5 Dec 2017
Trying to temper a 'twindemic'
This issue addressed the upcoming flu season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, policies around mammography, and medical tourism.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/10/trying-to-temper-a-twindemic.htm
1 Oct 2021
COVID-19 and primary care
This issue also covers personal protective equipment and retirement planning.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/07/covid-19-and-primary-care.htm
1 Jul 2020