Search results for "Antibiotics"
Testing CRP level safely reduced antibiotic use in patients with COPD exacerbation
In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, point-of-care testing of C-reactive protein (CRP) level decreased antibiotic use without affecting clinical outcomes, a randomized controlled trial found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/16/1.htm
16 Jul 2019
Guidance issued on outpatient testing for fungal infections in CAP
Coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis can have presentations similar to community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and should be considered in certain geographic areas, experts said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/17/1.htm
17 Oct 2023
Hear, hear for preventing cognitive decline
Because of the association between hearing loss and reduced cognition or dementia, physicians should intervene to treat this common condition of aging.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/04/hear-hear-for-preventing-cognitive-decline.htm
1 Apr 2023
ACP supports joint statement on outpatient antibiotic stewardship
In the U.S. alone, at least 2 million Americans acquire a serious antibiotic-resistant infection each year, with an estimated 23,000 deaths as a direct result.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/10/18/6.htm
18 Oct 2016
Rethinking SIBO in the microbiome era
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is thought of as very rare, but in an era of booming microbiome research, gastroenterologists and other physicians are starting to become more aware of SIBO in the general population and provide effective treatment
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/05/rethinking-sibo-in-the-microbiome-era.htm
1 May 2019
Shorter telemedicine visits for respiratory tract infections associated with antibiotic prescribing
The study of a direct-to-consumer telemedicine service found that visits for respiratory tract infections resulted in antibiotic prescriptions 67% of the time, nonantibiotics 13% of the time, and no prescription 20% of the time.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/10/02/1.htm
2 Oct 2018
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
PCP follow-up after surgery associated with lower readmission rates
Medicare beneficiaries hospitalized for an emergency general surgery condition had a 67% lower adjusted risk for readmission if they had a follow-up appointment with a primary care physician (PCP) within 30 days of discharge.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/03/4.htm
3 Oct 2023
Non-first-line antibiotics prescribed half the time for otitis media, sinusitis, pharyngitis
There is evidence of substantial overuse of non-first-line antibiotics for 3 of the most common conditions in ambulatory care that collectively account for more than 40 million antibiotic prescriptions annually.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/01/2.htm
1 Nov 2016
Tiny ticks, big myths: Lyme disease pearls
Six easy pearls can help with the growing and controversial elements of treating Lyme disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/lyme.htm
1 Jun 2017