Search results for "Fever"
First NASH treatment, over-the-counter CGM approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/first-nash-treatment-over-the-counter-cgm-approved.htm
1 May 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
MKSAP Quiz: 1-month history of fever, malaise, weight loss
A 52-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-month history of fever, malaise, and weight loss. She has a history of cardiomyopathy, for which she received a heart transplant 5 years ago; 3 months ago, an episode of rejection occurred, and high-dose glucocorticoids were initiated. Following a physical exam and CT scan, which infection is the most likely cause of the patient's findings?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/27/3.htm
27 Feb 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Brief episodes of wrist pain, swelling, redness
A 58-year-old woman is evaluated for brief episodes of pain, swelling, and redness in the right wrist for 4 days. During the past 2 years, she has had similar episodes in her left wrist and left third metacarpophalangeal joint, which resolved without treatment. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and radiograph, what is the most appropriate laboratory study to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/mksap-quiz-brief-episodes-of-wrist-pain-swelling-redness.htm
1 Feb 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Cough, rhinorrhea, and wheezing for 3 weeks
A 23-year-old man is evaluated for cough, rhinorrhea, and wheezing of 3 weeks' duration. He has no fevers, chills, or chest pain and no history of asthma or allergies. He is a pastry chef and notes that his symptoms improve on nonworking weekends. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/02/3.htm
2 Jan 2024
Multipart primary care intervention reduces unnecessary use of antibiotics for UTIs in women
A trial in Germany found that primary care practices where patients and physicians received information on guideline recommendations and antibiotic resistance and physicians received feedback were less likely to use antibiotics for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/07/1.htm
7 Nov 2023
MKSAP Quiz: 3-day history of headaches, low-grade fever
A 17-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department in September for a 3-day history of headaches, low-grade fever, sore throat, cough, and stiff neck. She is otherwise well and takes no medications. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most likely cause of this patient's findings?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/mksap-quiz-3-day-history-of-headaches-low-grade-fever.htm
1 Nov 2023
New findings on antiviral flu treatment
A recent study raises doubts about whether oseltamivir should be promoted as a way to prevent hospitalization in low-risk patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/new-findings-on-antiviral-flu-treatment.htm
1 Nov 2023
MKSAP Quiz: 2-day history of diarrhea
A 29-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-day history of diarrhea and crampy abdominal pain. Medical history is significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate empiric treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/19/3.htm
19 Sep 2023
Swallowing gone wrong in EoE
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is uncommon but also underdiagnosed: Patients may not seek care for their symptoms, and physicians may not be aware of the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/swallowing-gone-wrong-in-eoe.htm
1 Sep 2023