Search results for "Antibiotics"
New cardiac warning for fluoroquinolones
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/new-cardiac-warning-for-fluoroquinolones.htm
1 Feb 2019
Chronic sinusitis treatments compared in systematic review
Saline irrigation improved symptom scores compared with no treatment, and topical corticosteroid therapy improved overall symptom scores, improved polyp scores, and reduced polyp recurrence after surgery.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/15/4.htm
15 Sep 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for chronic cough
A 42-year-old man is evaluated in the office for chronic cough. He first developed a cough 3 years ago. It is productive of clear to yellow sputum that is occasionally blood-tinged. Following a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/07/mksap-quiz-evaluation-for-chronic-cough.htm
1 Jul 2020
The next issue of ACP Hospitalist is online
ACP issues position paper on patient-physician-caregiver relationshipsACP's Steven Weinberger, FACP, blogs at KevinMDCollege Fellows honoredChapter awardees noted
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/26/9.htm
26 Jan 2010
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
Nonprescription antibiotic use may be prevalent in the U.S. population
A scoping review of 31 studies found that up to 66% of patients reported using antibiotics without a prescription and that up to 48% were storing antibiotics for future use.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/23/1.htm
23 Jul 2019
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
Resist the urge to overtreat bacteriuria
Antibiotics could be avoided more frequently even in patients who have significant bacteriuria if a physician takes the time to convey potential antibiotic risks.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/resist-the-urge-to-overtreat-bacteriuria.htm
1 Jul 2019
Antibiotic use confers up to tenfold risk of C. diff infection
A patient's risk of developing Clostridium difficile infection is 7 to 10 times higher during antibiotic therapy and in the month after stopping, and an elevated risk still exists three months after stopping antibiotics, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/13/5.htm
13 Mar 2012
More tools available for treating IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is not a new disorder, but physicians' understanding of its pathophysiology and treatment has greatly progressed over the years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/more-tools-available-for-treating-ibs.htm
1 Jan 2023