Search results for "Immunizations"
Spotting syphilis, other STIs in the internist's office
Some patients need more than just routine screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Accurate diagnosis and timely treatment can improve quality of life while preventing re-infection.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/STIs.htm
1 Jul 2016
Keep up with vaccine recommendations
New vaccines and their recommendations have added complexity and made it tough to stay current. For patients, the extra costs can be prohibitive. Learn how to stay abreast of the requirements and engage patients on the issue.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/vaccines.htm
1 Sep 2013
ACIP adult vaccine schedule updated for 2014
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) just announced its recommended 2014 adult immunization schedule.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/04/1.htm
4 Feb 2014
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for a laceration on the leg
An 80-year-old woman is evaluated for a laceration on her leg. On the previous day, she hit the corner of her bed, tearing the skin. She would like recommendations regarding wound care. Medical history is remarkable for polymyalgia rheumatica for which she takes prednisone daily. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/30/3.htm
30 Jun 2015
Physicians may miss flu vaccination opportunities for Medicare patients
Only 50.5% of Medicare beneficiaries ages 19 or older had received an influenza vaccine during the 2018 to 2019 flu season, and vaccination rates were significantly higher among White beneficiaries than Black or Hispanic beneficiaries.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/16/2.htm
16 Nov 2021
ACP, other medical groups urge physicians to strongly recommend HPV vaccination
ACP and 3 other national medical associations have issued a call urging physicians across the United States to educate their patients about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and to strongly recommend vaccination.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/25/6.htm
25 Feb 2014
Handling MACRA's advancing care information component
Examples of performance score measures are secure messaging, patient-specific education, immunization registry reporting, and patient-generated health data.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/practice.htm
1 Jan 2017
Chapter awardees
In recognition of their outstanding service, these exceptional individuals received chapter awards in the winter of 2016.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/03/awardees.htm
1 Mar 2017
Updated recommendations issued on antiviral agents for influenza
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices released updated recommendations last week for antiviral treatment in patients with confirmed or suspected influenza.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/01/1.htm
1 Feb 2011
Herpes zoster may be an independent risk factor for vascular disease
Herpes zoster was an independent risk factor for vascular disease, particularly in subjects affected before age 40, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/14/4.htm
14 Jan 2014