Search results for "Immunizations"
ACP's international presence promotes better clinical care
The American College of Physicians has a significant international presence, with 19 international chapters.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/presidents.htm
1 Feb 2017
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
CDC recommends change to HPV vaccination schedule
Three doses had previously been recommended, but studies have suggested that 2 doses are just as effective in children who begin vaccination before age 15, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices decided.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/10/25/5.htm
25 Oct 2016
Flu nasal spray offers similar protection against flu compared to standard flu shot
Intranasal live attenuated influenza vaccine was compared with inactivated influenza vaccine in children in rural, isolated communities in Canada.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/16/2.htm
16 Aug 2016
ACP recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month
ACP's immunization resources include practice management tools such as webinars and videos that cover the latest vaccine recommendations, coaching calls to assist physicians in implementing standing orders, and a residency training program to help program directors identify quality improvement projects.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/02/6.htm
2 Aug 2016
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
MKSAP Quiz: declining exercise capacity over the past year
A 62-year-old man is evaluated for declining exercise capacity over the past year. He was diagnosed with moderate COPD 3 years ago. His symptoms had previously been well controlled with tiotropium and as-needed albuterol. He has not had any hospitalizations. He is adherent to his medication regimen, and his inhaler technique is good. Following a physical exam and review of previously performed chest radiographs and pulmonary function testing, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/28/3.htm
28 Jun 2016
Adult immunization schedule recommends major changes to 3 vaccines
The changes involve the human papillomavirus (HPV), pneumococcal, and meningococcal (MenB) vaccines.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/02/02/1.htm
2 Feb 2016
HPV vaccine efficacy increases, but use lags
Human papillomavirus immunization rates continue, for several reasons, to lag behind those of other vaccines. Experts are formulating new approaches for physicians and patients to ensure that HPV protection is as robust as possible.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/02/HPV.htm
1 Feb 2016
Internists interacting with retail clinics
Primary care physicians are seeing more patients after they've already been to a retail health clinic. Experts say that a more patient-centered model needs to evolve to combat the ease of seeking care outside the doctor's office.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/02/retail-clinics.htm
1 Feb 2016