Search results for "Allergies"
MKSAP quiz: Treating an itchy rash on hands and arm
A 20-year-old male college student is having trouble sleeping because of an itchy rash on his hands and inner aspect of his arm.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/06/mksap.htm
1 Jun 2009
With EHRs or paper, outpatient practices can improve safety
The idea is evolving that improving transitions of care from hospital to outpatient settings reduces readmissions. From medication lists to tracking labs to missed referrals that delay diagnosis, an expert in the field considers it all.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/05/safety.htm
1 May 2010
Outpatient pulmonary embolism treatment not inferior to inpatient management, study finds
Outpatient care for pulmonary embolism (PE) can safely and effectively be used in place of inpatient care in patients with low risk of death, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/12/6.htm
12 Jul 2011
Obituaries
Obituaries for Jose A. Filos-Diaz, MACP, Allan L. Goulding, FACP, and Raymond H. Murray, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/11/obituaries.htm
1 Nov 2009
White House lauds ACP Master for work on AIDS
What's new from other areas of The College's Medical Knowledge and Education offerings.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/collegenews.htm
1 Jul 2008
Montelukast examined for link to suicidal thoughts, actions
Warnings, recalls, label changes, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/eighteen.htm
1 May 2008
Strength in numbers: building influence through coalitions
The American College of Physicians joins with government, quality groups and other medical societies to increase the volume of internal medicine's voice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/presidents.htm
1 Feb 2009
Adult immunization rates fall far short of goals
The CDC's Healthy People 2010 campaign aimed to have 60% of high-risk patients under 65 vaccinated against pneumonia and influenza. Actual immunization rates may be half of that. The president of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases describes the barriers and the solutions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/immunize.htm
1 Apr 2011
Rapid blood test to detect MRSA
The latest drug alerts and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/rr.htm
1 Feb 2008
Easy ways to ensure meaningful use
Preparing, selecting and fully implementing an electronic health record require time and money at a time when there's not a lot of either. Six easy steps can prepare staff to meet the core sets of objectives and measures.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/tips.htm
1 Sep 2010