Search results for "Infectious Diseases"
Recommendations and research negative on hydroxychloroquine, early testing after exposure
New ACP practice points say not to use chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine alone or in combination with azithromycin for COVID-19 except in trials, and a new study finds that testing for the novel coronavirus is most accurate one to three days after symptom onset.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/19/1.htm
19 May 2020
COVID-19 continues spread in U.S., CDC issues recommendations for high-risk patients
Those at higher risk from COVID-19 should take everyday precautions to keep space between themselves and others and avoid crowds as much as possible, the CDC said. Updated resources on COVID-19 for health care professionals are available from ACP and the CDC.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/10/1.htm
10 Mar 2020
Coronavirus outbreak prompts CDC guidance, free ACP resources
The CDC issued advice on dealing with symptomatic patients, ACP is offering an online guide and podcast with free CME, and an Annals of Internal Medicine paper has modeled virus spread in China.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/02/11/1.htm
11 Feb 2020
Reassurance on ACE inhibitors, ARBs and COVID-19; new rules, advice from CMS and CDC
Also, ACP launched a new interactive CME program to help practices start and sustain telemedicine programs, and an ACP webinar on March 30 will offer advice from the front lines for maintaining physician well-being during the pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/24/1.htm
24 Mar 2020
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination candidates for College governance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2022
Managing superbugs in your community
General internists are poised to assume a key role in tackling the increasingly formidable threat of antimicrobial resistance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/05/superbugs.htm
1 May 2017
Latest COVID-19 studies identify predictors of poor outcomes, neurologic manifestations
Data from China provide new insights into disease characteristics, experts offer advice on caring for isolated older adults, and ACP and others release guidance on easing social distancing and other restrictions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/21/1.htm
21 Apr 2020
Recent guidance offered on preparing to treat COVID-19
ACP has developed a new practice management resource on telehealth care in response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and continues to press the U.S. government to do more to address the pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/17/1.htm
17 Mar 2020
Register now for ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's COVID-19 Forum VII: Challenging Clinical Questions
During the Dec. 8 virtual live event, a panel of experts will provide answers to common questions about COVID-19 that physicians face today.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/23/2.htm
23 Nov 2021
Success with STIs causes complacency
Progress made in combating HIV has caused people to feel a greater sense of security around sex and less worry about bacterial sexually transmitted infections.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/04/success-with-stis-causes-complacency.htm
1 Apr 2020