Search results for "healthy"
Latest COVID-19 research details local vaccine reactions, ineffective outpatient treatments
A case series described delayed skin reactions to vaccination, and randomized trials indicated that ivermectin, azithromycin, and convalescent plasma didn't help mildly ill patients. Several studies focused on the increase in alcohol use during the pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/09/1.htm
9 Mar 2021
Channeling the ‘Fauci effect’
At the local level, really local, like our offices or in our own communities, we are the Dr. Faucis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/channeling-the-fauci-effect.htm
1 Jan 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
The truth about Popeye and other iron tidbits
Green leafy vegetables, tofu, and lentils are all good sources of iron, but iron is most effectively absorbed when it is heme-based, as in red meat.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/iron.htm
1 Jun 2017
Depression, time pressure negatively affect physicians' ability and well-being, studies find
A meta-analysis looked at the link between depression and medical errors, while another study found that time pressure during patient visits was associated with physician desire to leave practice.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/12/10/2.htm
10 Dec 2019
Prevent, recognize impairment
Professional duties require physicians to recognize and address physician illness and impairment, but it is often difficult to recognize a colleague's condition and find an appropriate way of reporting and resolving it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/prevent-recognize-impairment.htm
1 Sep 2019
Latest on COVID-19 and bamlanivimab, vaccines, long-term effects
Bamlanivimab reduced viral load in mild to moderate cases when combined with etesevimab, new vaccine recommendations, research, and educational resources were released, and two studies provided longer-term data on patients who had COVID-19.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/01/26/1.htm
26 Jan 2021
What works well for weight loss
Nutrition and weight loss have become crucial issues to internists. Learn how one specialist manages her patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/obesity.htm
1 Jun 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for a firm, flesh-colored lesion
A 40-year-old man is evaluated for a firm, flesh-colored lesion that has been growing on the back for several months. Foul-smelling material can be expressed from the lesion. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/09/17/3.htm
17 Sep 2019
Making more sense of breast density
Internists are constantly pressed for time during visits, so when discussing breast density, a couple of quick talking points can help alleviate anxiety.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/making-more-sense-of-breast-density.htm
1 Jun 2020