Search results for "Education"
Opioid use declined in chronic pain patients with no increase in nonpharmacologic therapy
Surveys from 2020 showed that about 1 in 4 adults with recent chronic pain reported using pharmacologic therapies only, showing a need to increase nonpharmacologic therapy use, according to the study authors.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/21/1.htm
21 Nov 2023
AI predictive models shown to be potentially unreliable over time in clinical settings
A simulation study based on ICU data found that using artificial intelligence (AI) to try to improve predictions of acute kidney injury and mortality could actually impair existing models' performance.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/10/4.htm
10 Oct 2023
Earn CME credit and MOC points for Ethics and Professionalism Learning Module
Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) activities associated with ACP's Ethics Manual have been renewed through Jan. 3, 2018.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/03/6.htm
3 Feb 2015
New series on Latinx health care from an ACP intern
Four Spanish-language interviews with ACP leaders discuss promoting equity and advocating for the rights of immigrants.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/new-series-on-latinx-health-care-from-an-acp-intern.htm
1 Jan 2024
Clinical skills programs offer hands-on, interactive learning at Internal Medicine Meeting 2023
In-person attendees can add tickets for activities in the Clinical Skills Center, including procedure training, to their Internal Medicine Meeting 2023 registration until April 25.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/21/6.htm
21 Feb 2023
Looking ahead at the past
ACP membership inspires through its principles, opportunities, and relevance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/looking-ahead-at-the-past.htm
1 Jan 2024
Upcoming Chapter meetings announced
The following are scheduled for late 2023 and early 2024.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/october-chapter-meetings.htm
1 Oct 2023
ACP & Pri-Med expand education partnership
ACP and Pri-Med are expanding their partnership to develop a new national continuing medical education (CME) curriculum.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/05/9.htm
5 Feb 2013
Raising awareness about HPV-related cancers
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can potentially prevent more than 90% of HPV-associated cancers. Generally given to teens, it can be offered to adults as well.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/raising-awareness-about-hpv-related-cancers.htm
1 Oct 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Left heel pain of 6 weeks' duration
A 36-year-old woman is evaluated for left heel pain of 6 weeks' duration. She is training for a half-marathon. Following a physical exam and radiograph, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/20/3.htm
20 Jun 2023