Search results for "Antibiotics"
Changing antibiotic prescribing not a one-step process
It's hard for a physician to ‘unlearn’ everything about prescribing antibiotics, but doctors are taking the new lessons to heart in order to stave off antibiotic resistance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/editors.htm
1 Sep 2012
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
Antivirals plus antibiotics may lower risk of hospitalization in some patients with influenza
Although combination antiviral and antibiotic therapy was associated with a significant reduction in respiratory hospitalization risk within 30 days compared to an antiviral alone in this study, that does not mean the combination should be widely used, the authors noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/02/04/2.htm
4 Feb 2020
A week of antibiotics resolved simple UTI in men at similar rates as longer therapy
A randomized trial comparing seven- and 14-day courses of ciprofloxacin or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole for afebrile, outpatient men with urinary tract infections (UTIs) found similar rates of symptom resolution with either strategy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/03/1.htm
3 Aug 2021
Managing superbugs in your community
General internists are poised to assume a key role in tackling the increasingly formidable threat of antimicrobial resistance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/05/superbugs.htm
1 May 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for multiple myeloma
A 64-year-old man is evaluated following a recent diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Chemotherapy is planned to begin in 14 days. Which prophylactic therapy is indicated today?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/05/3.htm
5 Dec 2023
New antibiotics may change inpatient skin infection treatment
Physicians have a few new drugs in their armamentarium for skin and soft-tissue infections.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/10/antibiotics.htm
1 Oct 2014
ACP-CDC advice on antibiotic use relevant in light of discovery of superbug
A recently detected case of rare Escherichia coli infection highlights the need for better use of antibiotics.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/07/4.htm
7 Jun 2016
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/2019/09/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Sep 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 5-day history of rhinitis, nasal congestion, and sneezing
An 84-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-day history of rhinitis, nasal congestion, sneezing, and nonproductive cough. The symptoms began with a sore throat, which resolved after 24 hours. He has mild ear pain when blowing his nose or coughing. He has a history of coronary artery disease and hypertension. Medications are aspirin, metoprolol, and hydrochlorothiazide. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/21/3.htm
21 Jul 2015