Search results for "COVID-19"
How to handle uncertainty
Studies have yet to tease out how physicians' tolerance of uncertainty affects their behavior and decision making, and even their sense of burnout.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2023/02/how-to-handle-uncertainty.htm
1 Feb 2023
Details on second mRNA COVID-19 vaccine boosters
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/05/details-on-second-mrna-covid-19-vaccine-boosters.htm
1 May 2022
Remain vigilant this ‘twindemic’ season
The CDC is anticipating a resumption of seasonal flu activity in the U.S., but the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic this year remain unknown.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2021/10/remain-vigilant-this-twindemic-season.htm
1 Oct 2021
ACP co-sponsors $500,000 grant program to combat inequities in health care
Grants are offered to internal medicine residents and faculty members for programs designed to improve the quality of education and training and create a more trustworthy health system that serves everyone and integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/15/5.htm
15 Nov 2022
Doctors in training seek ‘bright hope’
The first-ever virtual meeting for the College's Resident/Fellow and Medical Student Members featured a lesson in resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as sessions for overcoming early-career failures and working for racial justice.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2021/07/doctors-in-training-seek-bright-hope.htm
1 Jul 2021
New ACIP Adult Immunization Schedule recommends changes to herpes zoster, pneumococcal, hepatitis B vaccines
The guidelines from the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) also include information on COVID-19 vaccines, stressing that it is safe to co-administer them with other vaccines.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/22/2.htm
22 Feb 2022
Pandemic provides impetus for POLSTs
ACP Advance: COVID-19 Recovery Program helps practices use team-based quality improvement to improve systems of care for patients with or at risk for COVID-19.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/01/pandemic-provides-impetus-for-polsts.htm
1 Jan 2022
Dealing with dementia, Q&As on COVID-19
This issue also covers testosterone and men's health, as well as preconception care.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2020/05/dealing-with-dementia-qandas-on-covid-19.htm
1 May 2020
ACP reminds adults to get their flu shot during National Influenza Vaccination Week
All adults should make it a priority to get vaccinated due to the arrival of influenza season, holiday gatherings, and winter weather, as well as the ongoing threat of COVID-19.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/07/4.htm
7 Dec 2021
Family illness brings palliative care, other policies into focus
Personal experiences play out amid public health policy debates.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2023/06/family-illness-brings-palliative-care-other-policies-into-focus.htm
1 Jun 2023