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Leadership Day lets internists influence events
Internists descended on Capitol Hill in June to let the legislators know about the importance of funding public health and breaking the gridlock on issues such as malpractice reform.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/leadership.htm
1 Jul 2012
Baby boomers' health isn't what they expect
The normal aspects of aging will place extraordinary demands on the health care system as the baby boomers enter their retirement years. Sheer numbers, coupled with high expectations of this population, pose a problem for primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/boomers.htm
1 Jul 2012
Better treatment, low awareness for hepatitis C
Amid rising rates of long-term hepatitis C infection, particularly among older populations, better treatments are able to treat the condition. But first, patients have to know they have it, and internists have to be able to recognize the diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/hepatitis.htm
1 Jul 2012
Upcoming immunization webinar on communicating risk-benefit of vaccination
ACP will host a webinar on communicating the risks and benefits of vaccination to patients on July 18 at noon as part of the ACP immunization webinar series.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/10/7.htm
10 Jul 2012
Former ACP Japan Chapter Governor led Fukushima nuclear investigation commission
Former ACP Japan Chapter Governor Kiyoshi Kurokawa, MD, MACP, recently chaired the Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission, which was charged with investigating the Fukushima nuclear disaster and was commissioned by the National Parliament of Japan.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/17/9.htm
17 Jul 2012
Metastatic disease reduced in PSA screening era, study indicates
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening reduced the number of men presenting with metastatic prostate cancer, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/07/2.htm
7 Aug 2012
Seasonal flu vaccine tool available
The HealthMap Vaccine Finder, a Web-based flu vaccine locator which helps physicians post their flu vaccine services, has been redesigned and is now available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/9.htm
21 Aug 2012
Board of Governors announces Chair-elect candidates
Two nominees seek election for the Board of Governors, with results of an online vote to be announced mid-October.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/governors.htm
1 Sep 2012
Reminder: Seasonal flu vaccine tool available
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' HealthMap Vaccine finder, a Web-based flu vaccine locator that helps physicians post their flu vaccine services, has been redesigned and is now available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/25/7.htm
25 Sep 2012
2012 election to decide four critical health care questions
Medicaid, Medicare, funding for medical education and guarantees of health insurance coverage for all Americans are on the line in the upcoming presidential election.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/washington.htm
1 Oct 2012