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Call for spring 2020 Board of Governors resolutions
The deadline for submitting new resolutions to be heard at the spring 2020 Board of Governors meeting is Oct. 10, 2019.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/09/6.htm
9 Jul 2019
Polypill strategy may help improve outcomes, adherence in underserved populations
The researchers said that the observed reductions in systolic blood pressure and LDL cholesterol level were clinically and statistically significant and, if sustained, would lead to an estimated 25% reduction in cardiovascular event incidence.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/09/24/2.htm
24 Sep 2019
Model supports high-intensity surveillance after detection of colorectal adenomas
The target population was U.S. patients ages 50, 60, or 70 years with low-risk or high-risk adenomas removed after screening via colonoscopy or fecal immunochemical testing.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/09/24/1.htm
24 Sep 2019
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Mar 2019
Primary care has growing role in colorectal cancer follow-up
Increased attention to transitioning colorectal cancer patients who have completed their treatment back into the care of their primary care clinicians is increasingly important in the face of a shortage in the oncology workforce.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/oncology.htm
1 Mar 2016
Benefits of clearly defining value in patient care
Physicians have always been charged as agents to advocate for patients' best interests. Simultaneously, however, they are tasked with considering using resources wisely. These commitments can sometimes conflict and create tradeoffs in clinical decision making.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/policy.htm
1 Nov 2015
Warnings about topical antiseptics, nuclear stress test agents
This regulatory update covers label and packaging changes to over-the-counter topical antiseptic products due to infection risk and approval of the first generic versions of rabeprazole sodium for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/02/fda.htm
1 Feb 2014
ED is dynamic, associated with modifiable risk factors that may precede other chronic diseases
Several modifiable risk factors for erectile dysfunction, including obesity, physical activity, and alcohol intake, were identified by a recent Australian study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/29/5.htm
29 Apr 2014
Call for fall 2015 Board of Governors resolutions
The deadline for submitting new resolutions to be heard at the fall 2015 Board of Governors meeting is March 30, 2015.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/13/12.htm
13 Jan 2015
Colorectal cancer screening may be cost-effective beyond age 75 in previously unscreened patients, modeling study suggests
Colorectal cancer screening (colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or fecal immunohistochemical testing) may be cost-effective for patients older than 75 who have never been previously screened, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/03/1.htm
3 Jun 2014