Search results for "Infections"
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
IDSA releases guidance on antibiotic selection for gram-negative antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections
New treatment guidance from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) focused on extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa with difficult-to-treat resistance.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/15/4.htm
15 Sep 2020
COVID-19 vaccines not associated with stroke risk, study finds
Concomitant vaccination against COVID-19 and influenza was associated with a very small increase in stroke risk, likely driven by the flu vaccine, according to the analysis of more than 5 million vaccinated Medicare beneficiaries.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/26/1.htm
26 Mar 2024
Managing HIV with testing, prevention
Antiretroviral therapy has made an impact in treating HIV, but preexposure prophylaxis has created a huge opportunity in preventing infection, with internists poised to play a role.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/managing-hiv-with-testing-prevention.htm
1 Mar 2020
Certain factors associated with higher mortality risk in invasive group B strep infection
In a study of patients with invasive group B Streptococcus infections, all-cause 30-day mortality was highest for those with peritonitis and pneumonia or empyema and lowest among those with osteomyelitis or joint infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/07/4.htm
7 Jan 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for intestinal metaplasia
A 40-year-old woman is evaluated for intestinal metaplasia found on recent upper endoscopy to assess postprandial pain. No ulcers were visualized but generalized erythema and irregular mucosal pattern was noted. Following biopsy specimens, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/30/3.htm
30 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, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/spotlight.htm
1 Sep 2023
Screening for latent TB may miss higher-risk patients
A study of one large U.S. health system found that risk factors for latent tuberculosis (TB) were not associated with greater likelihood of screening.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/23/4.htm
23 Jan 2024
Risk of re-infection, benefits of anticoagulation, cause of sex differences among COVID-19 research
Researchers published evidence of re-infection with SARS-CoV-2, anticoagulation was associated with halved inpatient mortality, recommendations were made on pulmonary embolism in COVID-19, and a study attributed differences in men's and women's outcomes to T cells.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/01/2.htm
1 Sep 2020
Monkeypox: 5 key points
An expert panel convened by ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine provided five key takeaways about diagnosing and managing monkeypox.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/11/monkeypox-5-key-points.htm
1 Nov 2022