Search results for "Antibiotics"
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
Clinician education, feedback led to fewer inappropriate antibiotics for respiratory tract infections
A stepped-wedge cluster randomized study in 31 primary care practices found that the proportion of visits with an antibiotic prescription decreased from 35.2% to 23.0% after an intervention involving clinician education and monthly peer comparison feedback.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/07/13/5.htm
13 Jul 2021
Guidelines suggest fidaxomicin over vancomycin for Clostridioides difficile infection
The Infectious Diseases Society of America and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America made three new recommendations in a focused update of their guidelines on Clostridioides difficile infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/29/5.htm
29 Jun 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Chronic intermittent nonbloody diarrhea
A 25-year-old woman is evaluated for chronic intermittent nonbloody diarrhea with associated abdominal cramping, burping, and bloating. Symptoms began several months ago. Following a physical exam and stool testing, what is the most likely cause of this patient's diarrheal illness?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/18/3.htm
18 May 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Persistent dyspepsia despite treatment
A 65-year-old man is evaluated for persistent dyspepsia despite treatment with antacid therapy. He also has recent weight loss of 3 kg (6.6 lb) and development of epigastric abdominal pain. Following a physical exam, biopsy, and CT scan, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/11/3.htm
11 May 2021
Guideline addresses viral testing in patients with community-acquired pneumonia
The new American Thoracic Society guideline opposes routine use of nucleic acid-based testing for noninfluenza viral pathogens in outpatients with community-acquired pneumonia but identifies some uses for the tests in inpatients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/11/4.htm
11 May 2021
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/2021/05/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 May 2021
Advice from ACP supports short courses of antibiotics for several common infections
Because at least 30% of antibiotic use is considered unnecessary, best practices were issued on treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation and uncomplicated bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, uncomplicated urinary tract infection, and cellulitis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/06/1.htm
6 Apr 2021
Latest COVID-19 research details local vaccine reactions, ineffective outpatient treatments
A case series described delayed skin reactions to vaccination, and randomized trials indicated that ivermectin, azithromycin, and convalescent plasma didn't help mildly ill patients. Several studies focused on the increase in alcohol use during the pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/09/1.htm
9 Mar 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Assessment at hospital discharge
A 58-year-old man is assessed for discharge from the hospital. He was admitted 3 days ago with fever and chills. He has non-Hodgkin lymphoma and a tunneled subclavian venous catheter used for chemotherapy infusion. The patient is ready to be discharged to complete intravenous daptomycin therapy as an outpatient. What is the most appropriate weekly monitoring of his daptomycin therapy?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/09/3.htm
9 Feb 2021