Search results for "COVID-19"
Stamping out STIs
Combating sexually transmitted infections (STIs) involves recognizing disparities, addressing the stigma that surrounds sexual health care, and viewing testing and treatment as a comprehensive care package rather than individual concerns, experts said.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/10/stamping-out-stis.htm
1 Oct 2024
Latest COVID-19 research focuses on PASC, prophylaxis, pregnancy
Postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) rates dropped with recent variants, one study showed, while an industry trial of postexposure prophylaxis found no effect, and a third study found no risk of congenital anomalies associated with infection or vaccination in the first trimester of pregnancy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/07/23/4.htm
23 Jul 2024
Approvals for COVID-19 vaccines, epinephrine nasal spray
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/10/approvals-for-covid-19-vaccines-epinephrine-nasal-spray.htm
1 Oct 2024
COVID-19 vaccine side effects associated with greater antibody response, study finds
The association between worse symptoms after vaccination and higher antibody levels against SARS-CoV-2 in subsequent months could be used to encourage reluctant patients to be vaccinated, study authors suggested.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/06/11/2.htm
11 Jun 2024
Human, animal experts offer advice on H5N1
ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine gathered experts for a case-based discussion on H5N1 avian influenza.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/10/human-animal-experts-offer-advice-on-h5n1.htm
1 Oct 2024
New COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, data on after-effects of infection
The CDC recommended another COVID-19 booster for older patients and ended five-day isolation guidelines, while studies showed that COVID-19 infection was associated with a small cognitive decline and an increase in risk for autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/05/4.htm
5 Mar 2024
COVID-19 vaccines not associated with stroke risk, study finds
Concomitant vaccination against COVID-19 and influenza was associated with a very small increase in stroke risk, likely driven by the flu vaccine, according to the analysis of more than 5 million vaccinated Medicare beneficiaries.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/26/1.htm
26 Mar 2024
Busting COVID-19 vaccination myths
Misinformation and disinformation campaigns have contributed to the death toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. Internists can effectively counter this and encourage vaccinations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/busting-covid-19-vaccination-myths.htm
1 Nov 2021
Register now for ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's COVID-19 Forum X: Current Clinical Challenges in COVID-19 Prevention and Management
During the Sept. 7 virtual live event, a panel of experts will discuss current methods for preventing and managing SARS-CoV-2 infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/30/4.htm
30 Aug 2022
Register now for ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's COVID-19 Forum IX: Management of Patients with Persistent Symptoms after COVID-19
During the May 24 virtual live event, a panel of experts will discuss challenges related to the care of patients who have lasting symptoms following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/17/3.htm
17 May 2022