Search results for "Public Health"
Leadership, character and taking a stance for the right reasons
For members of the College, taking the right stance on behalf of patients comes before any political principles or self-interests.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/presidents.htm
1 Oct 2012
ACP members elected to Institute of Medicine membership
Several ACP members have been elected as Institute of Medicine (IOM) members.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/23/9.htm
23 Oct 2012
Fast action, individualized treatment necessary in fungal meningitis outbreak
A research letter and an opinion piece published last week in Annals of Internal Medicine provide details and guidance on caring for patients in the current outbreak of fungal meningitis due to contaminated methylprednisolone.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/23/5.htm
23 Oct 2012
Expanding Medicaid is the right thing to do for public health
Expanding Medicaid will be a state-by-state effort on the part of ACP members.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/presidents.htm
1 Nov 2012
Doctors don't have to dread discussing dieting
Many internists are not discussing obesity and weight loss with their patients, even though they have the best opportunity to offer counseling about diet and new drugs that are now available to help.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/diet.htm
1 Nov 2012
Bisphosphonate therapy associated with fewer vertebral fractures in men
Two annual injections of zoledronic acid reduced risk of vertebral fracture among men with osteoporosis, according to a study supported by the drug's manufacturer.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/06/4.htm
6 Nov 2012
AMA Foundation recognizes Council of Associates chair
Jay D. Bhatt, DO, MPH, MPA, an ACP Associate Member and current chair of ACP's Council of Associates, has been named a recipient of the American Medical Association Foundation's 2013 Leadership Award.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/29/12.htm
29 Jan 2013
College Master finds satisfaction in focusing on others
An academic internist describes in her own words her reasons for becoming an internist, and what she'd do if she hadn't become one in the first place.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/profile.htm
1 Feb 2013
Neurologists offer guidelines on diagnosing sports concussions
Updated recommendations on evaluating and managing sports-related concussions were released by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/26/2.htm
26 Mar 2013
Start with the basics for disaster preparedness
Doctors' offices are just as vulnerable as any business after a natural disaster. But patients won't rely on their favorite restaurant as much as they will their regular physicians in the aftermath. Learn ways to keep your doors open even when your building has been closed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/disasters.htm
1 Apr 2013