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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/2023/09/spotlight.htm
1 Sep 2023
Physician volume linked to diabetes care quality, study finds
Data on more than 1 million adults with diabetes indicated that higher ambulatory volume overall was associated with lower rates of appropriate eye exams, HbA1c testing, and LDL cholesterol testing, among other results.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/12/13/1.htm
13 Dec 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Motivating lifestyle change
A 28-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up visit for hypertension and diabetes mellitus. He works two jobs and eats fast food for most meals. Which of the following is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/21/3.htm
21 Mar 2023
RSV vaccines new tool for physicians
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended in June that adults ages 60 years and older may receive a single dose of an RSV vaccine, using shared clinical decision making.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/rsv-vaccines-new-tool-for-physicians.htm
1 Oct 2023
Troponin concentration may help stratify risk in those with stable ischemic heart disease and diabetes
Researchers used a high-sensitivity assay to measure cardiac troponin T concentration at baseline, then analyzed whether it was associated with a composite end point (death from cardiovascular causes, myocardial infarction, or stroke).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/18/4.htm
18 Aug 2015
Nonsugar sweeteners should not be used for weight loss, WHO guideline states
The World Health Organization (WHO) cited a lack of evidence suggesting that short-term use of nonsugar sweeteners affected body weight or other measures of adiposity, as well as possible long-term undesirable effects on noncommunicable diseases and death.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/23/2.htm
23 May 2023
Cardiology societies update guideline on management of chronic coronary disease
The guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology emphasizes coordinating care between cardiovascular and primary care professionals and prioritizing symptom relief and quality of life, among other recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/01/2.htm
1 Aug 2023
Endocrine Society launches diabetes e-learning initiative
Members invited to take survey on specialty choice satisfactionACP receives grant from ABIM Foundation to improve care transitionsRate ACP's mobile website
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/08/9.htm
8 Mar 2011
ACP joins internal medicine organizations in awarding grants to support DEI
A total of $470,000 in grants was awarded to 20 projects promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at medical schools and teaching hospitals across the U.S.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/25/6.htm
25 Jul 2023
ADA supports A1C for diabetes diagnosis
ADA supports A1C for diabetes diagnosisExpert panel updates adult immunization schedule
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/12/1.htm
12 Jan 2010