Search results for "practices"
New research evaluates strategies for prostate cancer screening
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening reduced mortality over the long term, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and targeted biopsies improved early detection, and a multistep screening protocol involving a PSA test, a 4-kallikrein panel, and an MRI showed promise.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/04/09/2.htm
9 Apr 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up evaluation of chronic anemia
A 32-year-old woman is seen for follow-up evaluation of chronic anemia that has been stable for at least the past 5 years. She has no history of transfusions. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/mksap-quiz-follow-up-evaluation-of-chronic-anemia.htm
1 May 2024
New ethics case study examines employment and health care business practices
The case study was developed by ACP's Ethics, Professionalism and Human Rights Committee and the Center for Ethics and Professionalism.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/04/6.htm
4 Jul 2023
Remove stigma from licensure, credentialing applications
Applications often include vague questions about applicants' mental health diagnoses and treatment history, such as whether an applicant has ever received treatment for a mental health condition that could impair their ability to practice medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/remove-stigma-from-licensure-credentialing-applications.htm
1 May 2024
Controlling hypertension, curing HCV, and more stories
Helping a patient get their hypertension under control is one thing, but helping them keep it there is quite another.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/controlling-hypertension-curing-hcv-and-more-stories.htm
1 May 2024
CDC recommends COVID-19 booster; ACP updates practice points for outpatient treatment
Everyone ages 6 months and older should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against a potentially serious outbreak this fall and winter, the CDC said last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/19/1.htm
19 Sep 2023
Women's health rights drive expansion of ACP policy
ACP's positions on women's health policy have grown from a few paragraphs into position papers, policies, and most importantly, progress.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/womens-health-rights-drive-expansion-of-acp-policy.htm
1 May 2024
Prophylactic injectable monoclonal antibody reduced migraine days, industry trial finds
Compared with nonspecific oral drugs, patients treated with erenumab were six times more likely to achieve 50% or more reduction in monthly migraine days and were 11 times more likely to complete the treatment on the first attempt, authors reported.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/04/02/4.htm
2 Apr 2024
Annals of Internal Medicine summarizes articles via video
Each animated video highlights key points relevant to daily clinical practice through voiceovers and illustrations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/26/6.htm
26 Mar 2024
Stay informed about special events at Internal Medicine Meeting 2024
The meeting, to be held in Boston on April 18-20, offers a variety of special events and networking opportunities.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/26/5.htm
26 Mar 2024