Search results for "Antibiotics"
Recurrent C. difficile infections more than doubled between 2001 and 2012
Risk factors for recurrence include age; sex; and use of antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, or corticosteroids. These factors could adjust treatment algorithms for high-risk patients, including earlier use of fecal transplant.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/11/5.htm
11 Jul 2017
MKSAP Quiz: 6-day history of lightheadedness, nightly fevers
A 19-year-old man is hospitalized with a 6-day history of lightheadedness and nightly fevers, as well as sore throat and other symptoms. A blotchy rash on his trunk and arms has recently resolved. He returned home 12 days ago from a trip to Vietnam, for which he did not receive specific immunizations or other prophylaxis. What is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/29/3.htm
29 Oct 2019
Inhaled bronchodilators may not improve respiratory symptoms in tobacco-smoking patients with preserved lung function
A randomized controlled trial in patients with at least a 10 pack-year smoking history and respiratory symptoms but normal spirometry results found no difference in symptoms over 12 weeks between those who received indacaterol plus glycopyrrolate twice daily or placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/13/1.htm
13 Sep 2022
Clinical decision rule identified patients with reported, but not actual, penicillin allergy
The rule may help identify patients with low-risk allergies at the point of care, without the need for penicillin skin testing by a specialist.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/24/4.htm
24 Mar 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up evaluation after ED visit
A 38-year-old woman undergoes follow-up evaluation in the office. She was evaluated in the emergency department 3 nights ago with fever and flank pain following 2 days of dysuria. Following treatment and discharge, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/05/3.htm
5 Feb 2019
Honey superior to usual care for upper respiratory tract infections, review finds
A meta-analysis and review found that honey relieved symptoms such as cough better than usual care, but it had not been proven superior to placebo in a randomized, controlled trial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/25/5.htm
25 Aug 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for persistent fatigue, headache, myalgia, arthralgia
A 44-year-old woman is evaluated for persistent fatigue, headache, myalgia, and arthralgia. Early localized Lyme disease was diagnosed 2 months ago after the patient returned from a camping trip in western New Jersey with the symptoms described and a skin eruption of erythema migrans. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/30/3.htm
30 Jul 2019
New Bedside Rounds podcast: Bacteriophages making a comeback
Discover how bacteriophages were once used to treat all kinds of infections, from cholera to staph.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/12/11/5.htm
11 Dec 2018
Several factors associated with hip replacement revision due to prosthetic joint infection
Preventive strategies for prosthetic joint infection that focus on hygiene, use of protective equipment, systemic antibiotics, and other similar measures could be enhanced by controlling patient-related factors.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/31/2.htm
31 Jul 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Intermittent pruritic rash of 8 years
A 32-year-old man is evaluated for an intermittent pruritic rash of 8 years' duration. Medical history is significant for mild persistent asthma. His only medications are an albuterol inhaler and an inhaled glucocorticoid. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/09/18/3.htm
18 Sep 2018