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Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 May 2021
Prep and protect medical tourists to prevent tragedies
Medical tourism may have some cost benefits, but also carries risks from complications. Internists can consult with patients before they go to mitigate potential consequences.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/10/prep-and-protect-medical-tourists-to-prevent-tragedies.htm
1 Oct 2021
Inappropriate outpatient antibiotics linked to adverse drug events, excess health care costs
Prescriptions of antibiotics to U.S. adults with viral respiratory infections were associated with diarrhea, vulvovaginal candidiasis/vaginitis, and allergies, while use of an inappropriate antibiotic for bacterial infections was associated with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/15/4.htm
15 Nov 2022
Register now for ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's forum on the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The virtual live event will be held on May 19 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. ET.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/09/5.htm
9 May 2023
Register now for next ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine forum on COVID-19
On Oct. 8, panelists will provide insight on the clinical implications of the immunology of SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 vaccine, including the status of booster doses and the efficacy of vaccination in various groups.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/10/05/2.htm
5 Oct 2021
Obituaries
ACP recognizes former College officials who have passed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/obituaries.htm
1 Mar 2018
Hand hygiene recommendations released
Several professional societies, including the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America, recently released recommendations on preventing health care-associated infections through hand hygiene.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/22/5.htm
22 Jul 2014
Updated guidelines released for management of HIV in primary care
The HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) released updated guidelines last week on management of HIV in primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/19/7.htm
19 Nov 2013
Mandated flu vaccines may be ‘new norm’ in health care
Mandated influenza vaccinations for employees of health care facilities are improving safety for vulnerable patients. Properly implementing such rules is the key to a successful outcome.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/vaccination.htm
1 Oct 2015
Free CME course offered on Lyme disease
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is offering a free online course on Lyme disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/24/7.htm
24 Jul 2012