Search results for "Consultations"
Younger age, other factors associated with new OUD diagnosis after hospitalization
A retrospective cohort study looked at opioid-naive patients who received at least one prescription for an opioid during a surgical or nonsurgical inpatient hospitalization between 2014 and 2017.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/24/4.htm
24 May 2022
ACP's Job Placement Center provides career opportunities at Internal Medicine Meeting 2022
Physicians looking for a job may submit a job seeker's profile and/or upload their CV to reach participating employers.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/12/6.htm
12 Apr 2022
Ophthalmic procedures do not increase heart attack risk, study finds
The Scandinavian study supports recommendations that for average-risk patients undergoing most types of outpatient eye surgery, preoperative cardiac tests are unnecessary.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/22/1.htm
22 Mar 2022
ACP's Job Placement Center provides career opportunities at Internal Medicine Meeting 2022
Physicians looking for a job may submit a job seeker's profile and/or upload their CV to reach participating employers.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/08/6.htm
8 Mar 2022
New research on PASC, COVID-19 infection and vaccination during pregnancy
Two studies analyzed postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) in older and ICU patients. Other new research showed that symptomatic infection during delivery raised risks in pregnant women but vaccination during pregnancy was safe. An ACP/Annals of Internal Medicine forum focused on outpatient management of COVID-19, and the FDA issued an emergency use authorization for a new monoclonal antibody treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/15/1.htm
15 Feb 2022
New resource offers pearls for perioperative medicine
A recent book addresses perioperative medicine, including how to be a perioperative consultant, prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism, coexisting medical problems, and common postoperative complications.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/new-resource-offers-pearls-for-perioperative-medicine.htm
1 Feb 2022
Improving HCV treatment and screening in primary care
Amid global calls to eliminate viral hepatitis, efforts are underway to screen asymptomatic adults for hepatitis C and overcome barriers to treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/01/improving-hcv-treatment-and-screening-in-primary-care.htm
1 Jan 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Recurrent symptomatic lower UTIs
A 32-year-old woman undergoes consultation for recurrent symptomatic lower urinary tract infections. They have increased in frequency over the past 3 years to a rate of about two times per year. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/21/3.htm
21 Dec 2021
Guideline recommends when to refer patients with obstructive sleep apnea for surgery
Clinicians should discuss referral to a sleep surgeon, bariatric surgeon, or both with patients who do not tolerate positive airway pressure, according to new recommendations from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/21/2.htm
21 Sep 2021
Collaboration with heart failure patients key
Comanaging cardiology patients after heart failure requires small adjustments, following recent guidelines, and patient involvement in decisions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/collaboration-with-heart-failure-patients-key.htm
1 Jul 2021