Search results for "Infectious Diseases"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation during annual follow-up visit
A 33-year-old woman is evaluated during her annual follow-up visit. She has a 2-year history of left-sided ulcerative colitis. All immunizations are up to date, and depression and anxiety screening results are negative. What is the most appropriate health maintenance screening test to perform?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/07/3.htm
7 Mar 2023
Long-acting treatments may play a role in eradication of HCV
A cross-sectional survey of patients with or at risk for hepatitis C virus (HCV) found a high acceptability of long-acting treatments such as injections or implants, although daily oral medications were preferred by most. The authors noted that long-acting treatments might contribute to global efforts to eliminate HCV infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/02/4.htm
2 Nov 2021
Two studies show effectiveness of mRNA boosters against omicron variant
Other recent research on COVID-19 revealed the high transmissibility of the omicron stealth variant and changes in the brain after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/15/5.htm
15 Mar 2022
Guideline addresses viral testing in patients with community-acquired pneumonia
The new American Thoracic Society guideline opposes routine use of nucleic acid-based testing for noninfluenza viral pathogens in outpatients with community-acquired pneumonia but identifies some uses for the tests in inpatients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/11/4.htm
11 May 2021
New data on COVID-19 vaccines' effectiveness against omicron, among immunocompromised
One English analysis showed how COVID-19 boosters increase protection against symptomatic infection from omicron, while two studies looked at vaccinating the immunocompromised, and ACP videos worked to educate patients and increase vaccine uptake.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/08/2.htm
8 Mar 2022
Boosters, antithrombotic therapy, mental health effects, more COVID-19 news
FDA advisors recommended booster administration for the Moderna vaccine for certain populations, an ACP/Annals forum covered the immunology of SARS-CoV-2, a trial showed that neither aspirin nor apixaban benefited outpatients with COVID-19, and ACP partnered with YouTube to combat medical misinformation related to COVID-19.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/10/19/2.htm
19 Oct 2021
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host forum on the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
A full recording of “COVID-19 Is No Longer a Public Health Emergency: Implications for Patients and Clinicians” is available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/23/6.htm
23 May 2023
Busting COVID-19 vaccination myths
Misinformation and disinformation campaigns have contributed to the death toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. Internists can effectively counter this and encourage vaccinations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/busting-covid-19-vaccination-myths.htm
1 Nov 2021
Obituaries
The College notes the passing of James (Jim) Foody III, MD, FACP; Marcus Boyd Shook, MD, MACP; C. Anderson (Andy) Hedberg, MD, MACP; and George Goldsand, MD, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/obits.htm
1 Feb 2023
Internal Medicine Meeting 2021: Virtual Experience to feature three plenary speakers, including Dr. Anthony Fauci
Join ACP for internal medicine's most comprehensive educational program in a new, engaging, interactive, and virtual format.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/23/6.htm
23 Feb 2021