Search results for "Allergies"
Clopidogrel may improve outcomes after CABG in patients with MI
Unapproved prescription cough, cold, allergy meds pulled
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/08/6.htm
8 Mar 2011
New guideline released on allergic rhinitis
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation released a new clinical guideline last week on allergic rhinitis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/10/2.htm
10 Feb 2015
Adult immunization schedule released for 2017
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has released its 2017 Recommended Immunization Schedule for adults, with changes to influenza, human papillomavirus, hepatitis B, and meningococcal vaccinations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/07/4.htm
7 Feb 2017
Internal Medicine Meeting 2017 offers new, rapid-fire session
At Internal Medicine Meeting 2017, expect to hear recent research findings, clinical pearls and pitfalls, and maybe the sound of a gong.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/preview.htm
1 Feb 2017
Tick-borne rickettsial disease recommendations updated by the CDC
Rickettsial diseases in the United States have increased during the past decade, according to a report, which notes that they continue to cause severe illness and death in otherwise healthy adults and children, despite the availability of effective antibacterial therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/05/24/4.htm
24 May 2016
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
MKSAP Quiz: rash on hands present for 6 weeks
A 40-year-old woman is evaluated for a rash on her hands that has been present for 6 weeks. This rash comes and goes throughout the year and has been present for many years, but never as severe as it is now. She also experiences itchy skin on her body. She had eczema as a child and currently has seasonal allergies. She is otherwise well and is currently taking no medication. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/11/3.htm
11 Nov 2014
MKSAP Quiz: dyspnea, chest tightness in an adolescent athlete
Scoring system predicts risk for hospital readmission
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/23/4.htm
23 Mar 2010
Vaccine recommendations updated for pneumococcus, Tdap and flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) issued a new adult immunization schedule that adds the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, updates Tdap regimens for the elderly and pregnant women, and eliminates the egg-allergy exception for influenza vaccines.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/29/2.htm
29 Jan 2013
Decision aids integral to shared decision making
When used properly and in the correct situation, decision aids save time and costs by better meeting patient needs and increasing adherence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/05/decision-aids-integral-to-shared-decision-making.htm
1 May 2019