Search results for "Antibiotics"
Daily antibiotics appeared most effective for recurrent UTIs
Daily antibiotics appeared to be the most effective strategy for combating recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to a new analysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/01/2.htm
1 Oct 2013
Inappropriate antibiotic use for acute bronchitis decreased with decision support
Decision support resulted in less inappropriate use of antibiotics for acute bronchitis in primary care, a recent study showed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/29/4.htm
29 Jan 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for hidradenitis suppurativa
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for hidradenitis suppurativa. She has had tender, foul-smelling, draining nodules in the axillary folds for 4 years. Doxycycline and topical clindamycin have not achieved satisfactory improvement. Following a physical exam and lifestyle support, what is the most appropriate additional treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/10/mksap-quiz-evaluation-for-hidradenitis-suppurativa.htm
1 Oct 2022
Antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory infections in VA patients high, varied by clinician
Antibiotic prescribing was highest for sinusitis and bronchitis and varied little according to age, setting, or comorbid conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/21/1.htm
21 Jul 2015
Be on alert for CRC in younger patients
Medical groups are coming to consensus about expanded screening guidelines for colorectal cancer that lower the age to begin screening.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/be-on-alert-for-crc-in-younger-patients.htm
1 Sep 2021
Macrolide antibiotics reduce exacerbations but increase antimicrobial resistance in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
The macrolide antibiotics erythromycin and azithromycin each appear to reduce exacerbations in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis but may also lead to increased antimicrobial resistance, according to two new studies in the March 27 Journal of the American Medical Association.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/04/02/4.htm
2 Apr 2013
Antibiotics better than cranberry extract to prevent recurring urinary tract infections
Prophylactic antibiotics are more effective than cranberry capsules in preventing recurrent urinary tract infections, but they do increase antibiotic resistance, Dutch researchers concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/02/2.htm
2 Aug 2011
New management for asthma flare-ups
Any patient with asthma may have a flare or asthma exacerbation, so primary care physicians should be aware of risk factors that might alert them to the patients who are particularly at risk.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/new-management-for-asthma-flare-ups.htm
1 Mar 2019
Longer antibiotic treatment associated with more recurrence of male UTIs
Antibiotic treatment longer than a week was associated with worse outcomes for men with urinary tract infections (UTIs) compared to shorter therapy, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/12/11/6.htm
11 Dec 2012
Need grows for antimicrobial stewardship
Internists looking for a career in a growth field could consider antimicrobial stewardship. One internist recounts the ups and downs of his chosen profession.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/07/antimicrobials.htm
1 Jul 2015