Search results for "Infectious Diseases"
HPV vaccine efficacy increases, but use lags
Human papillomavirus immunization rates continue, for several reasons, to lag behind those of other vaccines. Experts are formulating new approaches for physicians and patients to ensure that HPV protection is as robust as possible.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/02/HPV.htm
1 Feb 2016
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host ‘Monkeypox: Challenging Clinical Questions’
The virtual forum featured a panel of physicians providing answers to commonly asked questions about the human monkeypox virus and is available for replay online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/18/5.htm
18 Oct 2022
Register now for ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's latest forum, ‘Monkeypox: Challenging Clinical Questions'
During the Oct. 11 virtual live event, experts will discuss and provide answers to questions about the human monkeypox virus that physicians are facing today.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/04/2.htm
4 Oct 2022
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/2021/01/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jan 2021
Learn the latest on excessive alcohol use, opioid use disorder
This month's issue addresses alcohol use and misuse, prescribing buprenorphine, and improving health care's response to future pandemics.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/learn-the-latest-on-excessive-alcohol-use-opioid-use-disorder.htm
1 Mar 2023
COVID-19 vaccine development must balance speed, safety
Multiple methods and numerous trials are underway in an attempt to develop a vaccine to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/COVID-19-vaccine-development-must-balance-speed-safety.htm
1 Jun 2020
‘Mastering Medicine Together’ at ACP's annual meeting
ACP's annual Internal Medicine Meeting brings internists together in Los Angeles for the first time.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/mastering-medicine-together-at-acps-annual-meeting.htm
1 Mar 2020
Helping shield clinicians and the community from contagion
Face shields on top of masks may be another avenue in fighting the global COVID-19 pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/07/helping-shield-clinicians-and-the-community-from-contagion.htm
1 Jul 2020
Insufficient evidence supports screening pelvic exams in asymptomatic women, Task Force says
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force found little evidence on the accuracy of screening pelvic examinations to detect various conditions, including ovarian cancer, bacterial vaginosis, genital herpes, or trichomoniasis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/03/14/1.htm
14 Mar 2017
Inclusivity that calls for embracing: The importance of IMGs
International medical graduates are crucial to the practice of health care in America and around the world.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/inclusivity-that-calls-for-embracing-the-importance-of-imgs.htm
1 Sep 2021