Search results for "Infectious diseases"
When to test, isolate, prescribe for outpatient COVID-19
Panelists at ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's eighth virtual forum on COVID-19 discussed the latest recommendations and treatment options.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/when-to-test-isolate-prescribe-for-outpatient-covid-19.htm
1 Mar 2022
CDC and other health officials warn about cyclosporiasis outbreak nationwide
As of Aug. 2, 206 cases of Cyclospora infections from 27 states had been reported to the CDC in patients who became infected in the United States and became ill on or after May 1.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/15/2.htm
15 Aug 2017
Tiny ticks, big myths: Lyme disease pearls
Six easy pearls can help with the growing and controversial elements of treating Lyme disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/lyme.htm
1 Jun 2017
Watching weight for women
This month's issue addresses weight gain in women, celiac disease, and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and myocarditis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/watching-weight-for-women.htm
1 Feb 2023
Inclusivity that contemplates: More than just diversity
Diversity without inclusivity is incomplete, but inclusivity can be tough to measure, and subtle in its effect.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/inclusivity-that-contemplates-more-than-just-diversity.htm
1 Nov 2021
Relationships and return on investment
ACP membership offers medical education, advocacy and evidence-based policy, and a community of colleagues.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/relationships-and-return-on-investment.htm
1 Feb 2023
Antimicrobial stewardship in the clinic
As of Jan. 1, 2020, all ambulatory practices accredited by The Joint Commission, including those providing medical or dental services and urgent care, must meet new antimicrobial stewardship requirements.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/antimicrobial-stewardship-in-the-clinic.htm
1 Jan 2020
Joint guidelines issued for drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis
A 4-drug regimen of isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol, followed by a continuation phase of 4 months of isoniazid and rifampin, remains the preferred initial treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/16/5.htm
16 Aug 2016
HCV treatment by NPs, PCPs appears safe, effective as that provided by subspecialists
Reversing restrictions that limit prescribing of direct-acting antivirals might allow rapid escalation of safe, effective therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and could improve the care of patients, study authors noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/08/2.htm
8 Aug 2017
Register now for ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's COVID-19 Forum VII: Challenging Clinical Questions
During the Dec. 8 virtual live event, a panel of experts will provide answers to common questions about COVID-19 that physicians face today.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/23/2.htm
23 Nov 2021