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Too early to tell on sickle cell 'cures'

New therapies for sickle cell disease create an opportunity for primary care physicians to ensure that their adult patients are regularly meeting with a specialist to review treatment options.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/too-early-to-tell-on-sickle-cell-cures.htm
1 Apr 2024

New recommendations released on primary prevention of stroke

The updated guideline from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association addresses lifelong stroke prevention and includes new sex-and gender-specific recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/29/1.htm
29 Oct 2024

Sickle cell gene therapy cost-effective if less than $2 million per person

Two models projected fewer pain crisis events with gene therapy over a lifetime, which can offset the high upfront administration costs, study authors wrote.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/23/1.htm
23 Jan 2024

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, I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Nov 2024

MKSAP Quiz: Prenatal evaluation and sickle cell disease

A 22-year-old woman is seen for a routine prenatal evaluation; she is 10 weeks pregnant. This is her second pregnancy; the first pregnancy was uncomplicated. Medical history is notable for sickle cell disease requiring one to two hospitalizations per year for painful events. Following a physical exam, cardiac exam, and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/04/3.htm
4 May 2020

At-home nasal flu vaccine, syphilis test approved

This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/at-home-nasal-flu-vaccine-syphilis-test-approved.htm
1 Nov 2024

Treating sickle cell, managing COPD, more stories

This issue covers stories on sickle cell disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other stories.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/treating-sickle-cell-managing-copd-more-stories.htm
1 Apr 2024

ACP joins leading health care organizations in awarding grants to support diversity, equity and inclusion

The grants of $10,000 to $40,000 support interprofessional projects led by internal medicine residents, fellows, and faculty that focus on improving trust and advancing health equity.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/08/27/6.htm
27 Aug 2024

MKSAP Quiz: Prenatal evaluation and sickle cell disease

A 22-year-old woman is seen for a routine prenatal evaluation; she is 10 weeks pregnant. This is her second pregnancy; the first pregnancy was uncomplicated. Medical history is notable for sickle cell disease requiring one to two hospitalizations per year for painful events. Following a physical exam, cardiac exam, and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/05/3.htm
5 May 2020

Selecting a sickle cell therapy

An expert reviewed the available drugs for patients with sickle cell disease and offered advice on how to use them.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/selecting-a-sickle-cell-therapy.htm
1 Jun 2021

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