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College Fellows elected to Institute of Medicine
Put words in our mouth
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/09/8.htm
9 Nov 2010
ACP reminds physicians and public: Get your flu shot
Updated ACP Diabetes Care Guide features enhancements for residents2011-12 Chair-elect chosen by Board of RegentsFree health care reform brochure for patients availableLast call for applications for ACP's Washington internship
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/8.htm
14 Dec 2010
Obituary
James T. Dove, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/01/obit.htm
1 Jan 2011
Lack of kidneys for transplant raises debates
A shortage of transplantable organs has led to previously unthought-of issues that entangle ethics, policy, costs and clinical complications. Internists now must consider transplant tourists, long waits and “donation chains” as factors in their patient counseling.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/transplants.htm
1 Feb 2011
History will judge outgoing Congress' impact on health reform
One would have to go back more than 45 years to find a Congress that has had as big an impact on health care as the just-departed 111th Congress.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/washington.htm
1 Feb 2011
Despite clear guidelines, rheumatoid arthritis prescriptions vary among Medicare managed care plans
Despite clear guidelines, rheumatoid arthritis prescriptions vary among Medicare managed care plansNew BPH guidelines address new drugs, watchful waiting, and when to try surgery
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/08/1.htm
8 Feb 2011
Learning to parry patient requests
Negotiating the doctor-patient relationship requires understanding what a patient expects from treatment, instead of outright saying “no.” There are easier ways to sort out what a request really means, and how to quickly address the real underlying issue.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/treatment.htm
1 Mar 2011
An easy screen for an overlooked disease
Despite poor awareness and a lack of training on handling peripheral artery disease, internists can and should be able to recognize the symptoms and manage 95% of cases. Experts advise how to diagnose and treat the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/PAD.htm
1 Apr 2011
Integrate mental health into medical practice
Partnerships between internists and mental health professionals are rare but proving their worth. Advantages include recognizing symptoms in a primary care setting and easing co-management for providers and patients alike.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/integrate.htm
1 Apr 2011
Starting cART earlier may increase AIDS-free survival time
Starting combined antiretroviral therapy in HIV patients earlier may stave off symptoms, prevent HIV transmission and prolong AIDS-free survival without affecting mortality, according to an observational study that used pooled data from 12 large cohorts.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/19/2.htm
19 Apr 2011