Search results for "Infectious disease"
Army physicians on the front line of infectious disease research
Walter Reed's infectious disease unit travels the globe to identify and combat the world's deadliest infectious diseases. Driven to find vaccines that protect troops stationed overseas, the work quickly benefits civilian populations, too.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/army.htm
1 Feb 2010
MKSAP Quiz: Hospitalization for shortness of breath
A 43-year-old man is hospitalized for shortness of breath, tingling in the extremities, and weakness. Three weeks ago, he had watery diarrhea that lasted 5 days. He reports no travel and no sexual contact in the past year. Following a physical and neurological exam, what is the most likely cause of this patient's neurologic syndrome?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/06/07/3.htm
7 Jun 2022
Prepare for next pandemic by training leaders
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the prospect of others, public health and medical groups are developing training initiatives to increase the numbers of infectious disease and public health specialists across the country.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/prepare-for-next-pandemic-by-training-leaders.htm
1 Mar 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Recurrent symptomatic lower UTIs
A 32-year-old woman undergoes consultation for recurrent symptomatic lower urinary tract infections. They have increased in frequency over the past 3 years to a rate of about two times per year. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/21/3.htm
21 Dec 2021
Influenza featured at infectious disease meeting
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts digested by ACP Internist from the Food and Drug Administration's alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/01/idsa.htm
1 Jan 2010
MKSAP Quiz: 5-day history of nonproductive cough, fever
A 59-year-old man is hospitalized with a 5-day history of nonproductive cough and fever. He recreationally breeds carrier pigeons. He reports no travel outside of the United States. Following a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely cause of this patient's symptoms?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/02/3.htm
2 Nov 2021
Infectious disease doctors tackle bad bugs with fewer drugs
Annual meeting unveils research, techniques that could help stem the tide of resistance and disease, particularly with the increase of ‘C-diff’.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/idsa.htm
1 Jan 2008
Obituaries
The College notes the passing of James (Jim) Foody III, MD, FACP; Marcus Boyd Shook, MD, MACP; C. Anderson (Andy) Hedberg, MD, MACP; and George Goldsand, MD, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/obits.htm
1 Feb 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Establishing care for HIV
A 31-year-old man arrives to establish care for newly diagnosed HIV infection. He is asymptomatic. Medical history is otherwise noncontributory, and he takes no medications. Following a physical exam and review of lab studies, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/17/3.htm
17 Aug 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up discussion of test results
A 26-year-old woman is seen for follow-up discussion of test results. Three days ago, she was evaluated for a 1-week history of a nonpruritic rash that appears to be resolving since the initial evaluation. The patient reports no recent history of oral or genital ulcers. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/14/3.htm
14 Sep 2021