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Cultural competency can conquer concerns about cultural barriers, said a panel of experts who discussed how to approach and manage patients in the Latino community.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/cultural.htm
1 Jun 2014
Get rid of GERD without unneeded costs, tests
Gastroesophageal reflux disease can be diagnosed in the office, without the need for expensive tests such as endoscopy. Learn how to make the right diagnosis while avoiding confounding symptoms that might steer a patient toward the wrong specialist.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/GERD.htm
1 Jun 2014
For effective smoking cessation, turn ambivalence into action
Smokers sometimes want to want to quit. The ambivalence is the effect of nicotine, which rewires the brain. Instead of being wary of the patient's mixed feelings, use them as a sign to try nicotine replacement therapy systems that make the cravings more manageable.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/smoking.htm
1 Jun 2014
New cholesterol guideline focuses on statin intensity, not LDL
A new cholesterol guideline focuses on the intensity of statin therapy, the 10-year risk or lifetime risk, and the balancing of those benefits with the risks and side effects of the medicine. Also, the therapeutic response should be considered when managing hyperlipidemia.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/cholesterol.htm
1 Jun 2014
Maintaining the sanity of maintenance of certification
ACP seeks ways to make maintenance of certification more educational, professionally fulfilling, and relevant to the practice of internal medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/presidents.htm
1 Jun 2014
Expert gives advice on perioperative medication management
Much confusion remains about perioperative management of anticoagulants, even though the drugs have been available for several years. And they are only going to become more prevalent, an expert said.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/perioperative.htm
1 Jun 2014
Practice Tips: Staying on track for ICD-10
Learn what you and your practice should be doing now to meet the Oct. 1 ICD-10 deadline.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2014
Portable ultrasounds offer advantages, but some experts say no
This issue includes stories about incorporating portable ultrasound into clinical care and about encouraging patients to fully comply with their prescription regimens.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/05/editors.htm
1 May 2014
Candidates announced for Board of Governors Chair-elect Designee
Two candidates are seeking election as Chair-elect Designee of the Board of Governors.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/governors.htm
1 Sep 2013
Register now for ACP's national poster competition
ACP Resident/Fellow Members and Medical Student Members are encouraged to enter ACP's national poster competition.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/19/9.htm
19 Nov 2013