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Updated ACP Ethics Manual addresses genetic testing, telemedicine, end-of-life care
The seventh edition of the ACP Ethics Manual reaffirms ethical tenets of medicine and reexamines their application in changing circumstances.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/15/2.htm
15 Jan 2019
Annals of Internal Medicine launches new podcast series, “Annals On Call”
Each episode, hosted by Robert Centor, MD, MACP, discusses and debates a clinically influential article published in Annals.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/09/11/4.htm
11 Sep 2018
Managing patients' medications effectively
As the number of patients with chronic diseases grows, medication optimization is as important as ever to improve outcomes, decrease costs, and improve quality of life.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/managing-patients-medications-effectively.htm
1 Jan 2021
ACP partners with Bedside Rounds podcast to offer continuing education
Bedside Rounds focuses on the history of medicine and how it affects our society and culture, both past and present.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/09/11/5.htm
11 Sep 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Ulcerating, painful lesion
A 72-year-old man is evaluated for an ulcerating, painful lesion on his left calf that began as a patch of red skin 2 to 3 weeks ago. He has dialysis-dependent end-stage kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/mksap-quiz-ulcerating-painful-lesion.htm
1 Feb 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Difficult and painful swallowing
A 43-year-old man is evaluated for difficulty with swallowing and painful swallowing. The pain began approximately 5 days ago and occurs with both solids and liquids. He has recently diagnosed HIV infection and is receiving antiretroviral therapy. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/mksap-quiz-difficult-and-painful-swallowing.htm
1 Sep 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for bruising
An 81-year-old woman is evaluated for bruising. For the past few years, she has noticed dark red patches appearing intermittently on the forearms without trauma or other triggers. They are not painful and resolve without treatment. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/mksap-quiz-evaluation-for-bruising.htm
1 Nov 2021
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination candidates for College governance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2020
Helping hands come from the community
Community health workers can help physicians and patients as part of a broader recognition that many factors that don't involve direct treatment can still drive medical outcomes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/11/helping-hands-come-from-the-community.htm
1 Nov 2019
ACP partners with The Curbsiders podcast to offer CME-accredited series
The first ACP-Curbsiders podcast focuses on ACP's recent guidance statement on HbA1c targets for people with type 2 diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/22/6.htm
22 May 2018