Search results for "Antibiotics"
Context affects physicians' antimicrobial prescribing decisions, study finds
Context can play a role in whether physicians decide to prescribe antimicrobials, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/07/7.htm
7 Aug 2012
‘Unlearning’ how to prescribe antibiotics
Health care leaders have spent endless hours trying to break a habit that's been surprisingly intractable: prescribing antibiotics when they're not warranted.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/antibiotics.htm
1 Sep 2012
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
Guidelines recommend judicious use of testing, antibiotics, children's tonsillectomies for strep
Most sore throats are caused by a virus, not streptococcus bacteria, and shouldn't be treated with antibiotics, suggest guidelines published this week by the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/11/2.htm
11 Sep 2012
PPI's benefits can outweigh their possible risks
The key to proper use of proton-pump inhibitors is monitoring patients closely to determine if they are benefitting from long-term therapy, or could potentially discontinue or reduce their dose.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/PPIs.htm
1 Oct 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Transfer prevented by low food intake, new bruising, gross hematuria
A 70-year-old malnourished man with a 4-year history of Alzheimer dementia is admitted to the intensive care unit from the emergency department for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia and impending respiratory failure. He is inattentive and confused and has a weak productive cough. What is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/3.htm
2 Oct 2012
Spare the emergency visit for skin and soft-tissue infections
Internists can save patients the anxiety, time and expense of an emergency department visit by screening for severity of most infections, experts say. The focus should be on acuteness and the factors surrounding onset of symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/infections.htm
1 Nov 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Foot pain following catheterization
A 68-year-old man was admitted to the hospital 3 days ago for a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction and underwent cardiac catheterization via the right groin. Today, the patient reports pain in his left toes and diffuse soreness in the left calf. Following a review of the medical history, physical exam and lab values, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/mksap.htm
1 Nov 2012
Probiotics reduced C. diff infections, review finds
Giving probiotics to patients taking antibiotics reduced the risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD), according to a new review.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/13/4.htm
13 Nov 2012
MKSAP Quiz: recurring pain and swelling of the knee
A 42-year-old woman is evaluated for recurring pain and swelling of the left knee and right ankle that began 5 months ago. Based on a physical exam, lab results and radiographs, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/13/3.htm
13 Nov 2012