Search results for "Geriatric medicine"
Age and the rising risk of falling
More than 14 million U.S. adults, one in four of those ages 65 years and older, report falling each year, according to federal data.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/01/age-and-the-rising-risk-of-falling.htm
1 Jan 2025
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/2024/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2024
Finances can offer clues to cognitive problems
A study found that patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias were more likely to miss payments on credit accounts as early as six years before diagnosis and to develop subprime credit scores 2.5 years before diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/finances-can-offer-clues-to-cognitive-problems.htm
1 May 2022
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
Nominations for ACP President and Board of Regents.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/11/regents.htm
1 Nov 2011
Candidates announced for Board of Governors Chair-elect
Candidates announced for Board of Governors Chair-elect
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/21/10.htm
21 Sep 2010
Online versions of Internal Medicine Meeting 2020 lectures coming in May
Up to 30 CME credits will be available from ACP CME 30, an online package of scientific and practice-related lectures.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/14/6.htm
14 Apr 2020
IDSA updates treatment guidelines, while studies identify symptoms in specific age groups
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) changed its recommendations on steroids, remdesivir, and other therapies. New research from Europe quantified COVID-19 symptoms in older adults as well as neurological complications.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/30/1.htm
30 Jun 2020
Finesse required to treat anxiety in the elderly
Elderly patients may have many concerns on their mind. Maintaining their independence and managing their finances are two. But when does worry become anxiety? And how can internists not only manage chronic diseases but also ensure that patients are able to care for themselves?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/elderly.htm
1 Jan 2013
Candidates announced for Board of Governors Chair-elect
Candidates announced for Board of Governors Chair-elect
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/14/9.htm
14 Sep 2010
IM residency applications increased during pandemic
There are now more medical school applicants than ever, and internal medicine underwent its largest Match in history. Experts weigh in on what's driving the sudden surge.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/im-residency-applications-increased-during-pandemic.htm
1 Jul 2021