April 2021
Watch out for NAFLD, treat ASAP
While nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis are dynamic processes that can progress and regress, lifestyle modification, including diet, is a must for all patients, wherever they are in their disease.
Exercise a fitting path to improved health
Some physicians tout successes in getting patients moving more by suggesting incremental changes in their activity levels, and also by highlighting the more immediately visible payoffs.
A little girl's dream: The path to becoming ACP President
ACP's outgoing President reflects on her life, her career, the past year, and the lessons it has taught her.
ACA may soon be ‘bigger deal’ for uninsured Americans
The Affordable Care Act is here to stay, and the new administration and Congress are taking steps to reverse policies that created barriers to coverage and expand it where they have necessary legal authority.
Allergy may not be absolute obstacle to COVID-19 vaccine
Allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines are rare but remain a source of concern. Experts at a recent conference offered some advice on management.
Primary care's role in COVID-19 vaccination
Patients report that they trust their primary care practitioner the most, because a physician can address their problems in a real, personal way.
FDA OKs marketing of devices for snoring, brain protection
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
New rules change handling of patient data
Under new rules, patients must have access to their electronic health information as soon as it is available. But there are also a few exceptions that allow some flexibility on what is released when.
Outgoing College leaders reflect on unprecedented year
As their terms come to a close this month, Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP, and Heather E. Gantzer, MD, MACP, ACP's President and Chair of the Board of Regents, respectively, talked to ACP Internist about the unique challenges and opportunities of 2020.
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.
MKSAP Quiz: 4-month history of cough, chest pressure
A 49-year-old man is evaluated for a 4-month history of cough, chest pressure, and double vision. He has no fever, night sweats, or weight loss. He has never smoked. Following a physical exam and a CT scan of the chest, what is the most appropriate test to perform next?
NAFLD needs new attention in primary care
This issue also covers counseling patients about exercise, COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination, and reflections by College leaders about their terms of office during the pandemic.