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Breakthrough infections, cardiovascular effects of COVID-19, pandemic mental health
Two new studies reported on infections in fully vaccinated people, while another looked at the rate of myocardial infarction and stroke in patients with COVID-19. A survey found depression and anxiety to be common during the pandemic, and the push for mandatory vaccination of health care workers continued.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/03/4.htm
3 Aug 2021
Substance use problems in the U.S. exacerbated by pandemic, studies indicate
The percentage of urine tests that were positive for illicit drugs increased, and an ED saw more nonfatal opioid overdoses.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/29/1.htm
29 Sep 2020
Explore new content, enhanced search functionality on ACP's Online Learning Center
The Online Learning Center is a centralized gateway to more than 350 online learning activities that are CME and MOC eligible, many of which are free to ACP members.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/02/25/6.htm
25 Feb 2020
Q&A: Dealing with COVID-19 vaccine allocation, distribution
The new availability of vaccines has highlighted the challenges of allocation and distribution, which were the focus of a recent forum hosted by ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/02/2.htm
2 Feb 2021
Still time to register for COVID-19 Vaccine Forum II—Promoting COVID-19 Vaccination: What Physicians Need to Know
The virtual live event hosted by ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine on Wednesday, Dec. 16, will provide unique insight and practical information from a panel of experts on promoting COVID-19 vaccination confidence and uptake.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/15/2.htm
15 Dec 2020
Antibody therapy gets EUA, studies show pandemic's effects on emergency care
Sotrovimab received an emergency use authorization (EUA) for some high-risk outpatients with COVID-19, and multiple studies found changed patterns in cardiac emergencies and care associated with the pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/08/1.htm
8 Jun 2021
COVID-19 continues spread in U.S., CDC issues recommendations for high-risk patients
Those at higher risk from COVID-19 should take everyday precautions to keep space between themselves and others and avoid crowds as much as possible, the CDC said. Updated resources on COVID-19 for health care professionals are available from ACP and the CDC.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/10/1.htm
10 Mar 2020
Postdischarge COVID-19 studies find benefits of home oxygen, risks of PTSD, medical complications
Recent studies focused on patients' status after hospitalization for COVID-19, one finding that outcomes with home oxygen were good, but others noting that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), readmissions, and new diagnoses of medical conditions were common.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/06/2.htm
6 Apr 2021
Flu vaccination is rarely associated with subdeltoid bursitis, study finds
Clinicians could benefit from an injection technique “tune-up” in needle placement and needle length, an editorial suggested.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/23/6.htm
23 Jun 2020
COVID-19 flu guidance, data on convalescent plasma, cardiac effects, and clot risk
Flu testing and treatment advice came from the NIH, convalescent plasma failed in a new trial, tocilizumab had mixed results, and remdesivir got full approval, among other COVID-19 news.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/27/1.htm
27 Oct 2020