Search results for "Coronavirus"
New ACP resources on primary care reopening and recovery available
Resuming primary care is a key priority for supporting the U.S. health care system's capacity to manage and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/02/2.htm
2 Jun 2020
Research, news about COVID-19 vaccines, resources from ACP on flu vaccination
Results of vaccine trials were positive, but concerns arose about safety.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/15/1.htm
15 Sep 2020
Explore new content, enhanced search functionality on ACP's Online Learning Center
The Online Learning Center is a centralized gateway to more than 350 online learning activities that are CME and MOC eligible, many of which are free to ACP members.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/02/25/6.htm
25 Feb 2020
Substance use problems in the U.S. exacerbated by pandemic, studies indicate
The percentage of urine tests that were positive for illicit drugs increased, and an ED saw more nonfatal opioid overdoses.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/29/1.htm
29 Sep 2020
Q&A: Dealing with COVID-19 vaccine allocation, distribution
The new availability of vaccines has highlighted the challenges of allocation and distribution, which were the focus of a recent forum hosted by ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/02/2.htm
2 Feb 2021
Still time to register for COVID-19 Vaccine Forum II—Promoting COVID-19 Vaccination: What Physicians Need to Know
The virtual live event hosted by ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine on Wednesday, Dec. 16, will provide unique insight and practical information from a panel of experts on promoting COVID-19 vaccination confidence and uptake.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/15/2.htm
15 Dec 2020
Antibody therapy gets EUA, studies show pandemic's effects on emergency care
Sotrovimab received an emergency use authorization (EUA) for some high-risk outpatients with COVID-19, and multiple studies found changed patterns in cardiac emergencies and care associated with the pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/08/1.htm
8 Jun 2021
Postdischarge COVID-19 studies find benefits of home oxygen, risks of PTSD, medical complications
Recent studies focused on patients' status after hospitalization for COVID-19, one finding that outcomes with home oxygen were good, but others noting that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), readmissions, and new diagnoses of medical conditions were common.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/06/2.htm
6 Apr 2021
COVID-19 continues spread in U.S., CDC issues recommendations for high-risk patients
Those at higher risk from COVID-19 should take everyday precautions to keep space between themselves and others and avoid crowds as much as possible, the CDC said. Updated resources on COVID-19 for health care professionals are available from ACP and the CDC.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/10/1.htm
10 Mar 2020
Guidance on using rapid tests, managing COPD, and screening for cardiac problems in COVID-19
The FDA warned about false positives with rapid tests, guidance addressed care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) during the pandemic, and experts advised on ethics of emergency use authorizations, among other recent COVID-19 news.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/10/1.htm
10 Nov 2020