Search results for "Disparities"
Free educational tools available for diagnosis, treatment of lupus
Free educational resources are available through the American College of Rheumatology's Lupus Initiative to reduce health disparities for patients disproportionately affected by lupus based on race, ethnicity and gender.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/18/9.htm
18 Sep 2012
Panel ponders postacute sequelae of COVID-19
The consequences of postacute sequelae of COVID-19 have led to research into this emerging condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/panel-ponders-postacute-sequelae-of-covid-19.htm
1 Jul 2021
Pushing toward gender equity in medicine
At the Women in Medicine Summit, held virtually last October, experts offered strategies to help support women in medicine during the pandemic and beyond.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/pushing-toward-gender-equity-in-medicine.htm
1 Jan 2021
Primary care's role in COVID-19 vaccination
Patients report that they trust their primary care practitioner the most, because a physician can address their problems in a real, personal way.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/primary-cares-role-in-covid-19-vaccination.htm
1 Apr 2021
Be on alert for CRC in younger patients
Medical groups are coming to consensus about expanded screening guidelines for colorectal cancer that lower the age to begin screening.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/be-on-alert-for-crc-in-younger-patients.htm
1 Sep 2021
In the News
The latest news and clinical studies affecting internal medicine, from the files of ACP InternistWeekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/06/in-the-news.htm
1 Jun 2009
Chapter advocacy key to advancing ACP's priorities
ACP's legislative staff are following four key court cases on affirmative action, gun violence, climate change, and women's reproductive health care rights.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/chapter-advocacy-key-to-advancing-acps-priorities.htm
1 Jun 2022
Better health care starts with primary care
Putting primary and comprehensive care at the front and center of the U.S. health care system would reduce costs while improving outcomes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/02/better-health-care-starts-with-primary-care.htm
1 Feb 2021
Transitional care can be effective, underused
Clinicians are figuring out ways to flag those complex patients in advance and then better support them during transitions in care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/11/transitional-care-can-be-effective-underused.htm
1 Nov 2018
Cardiovascular disease risk prediction models appear to work in black adults
A study reinforces the usefulness of ACC/AHA CVD Pooled Cohort risk equations and the importance of efforts to implement the current guidelines to prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in African Americans.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/01/5.htm
1 Mar 2016