Search results for "Infectious disease"
MKSAP Quiz: 12-hour history of fever
A 51-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for a 12-hour history of fever, chills, headache, and weakness. He works on his farm in Maine and spends a considerable part of most days outside, but he is not aware of any tick or mosquito bites. Following a physical exam and lab studies, a blood smear from this patient is most likely to show which of the following abnormalities?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/mksap-quiz-12-hour-history-of-fever.htm
1 Nov 2020
Officers and Regents election results announced
The election of Officers and Regents has been completed. Terms become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall at Internal Medicine Meeting 2020 in Los Angeles.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/officers-and-regents-election-results-announced.htm
1 Mar 2020
Obituaries
Eduardo de Alba, FACP
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/obits.htm
1 Jan 2008
Diabetic foot care begins with bare feet
Internists can head up a care team that intervenes early and often in preventing the ulcerations, pressure points and neuropathies that can progress to infection and possibly amputation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/10/diabetes.htm
1 Oct 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 1-day history of fever, headache, myalgia
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-day history of fever, headache, myalgia, arthralgia, and neck stiffness. The patient is sexually active. She had a similar episode 2 years ago, at which time results of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis showed lymphocytic meningitis. All culture results were negative, and her symptoms resolved over the next 3 days. Examination of the CSF shows a leukocyte count of 90/µL (90 × 106/L) with 95% lymphocytes, a glucose level of 68 mg/dL (3.8 mmol/L), and a protein level of 70 mg/dL (700 mg/L). A Gram-stained CSF specimen is negative. Which diagnostic study will most likely establish the cause of this patient's meningitis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/20/3.htm
20 Aug 2013
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
Updated C. difficile guidelines address changes in disease strain, drug effectiveness
Bupropion combined with weight-focused counseling helps women quit
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/30/5.htm
30 Mar 2010
Address Maintenance of Certification at Internal Medicine 2012
Three new online Maintenance of Certification modules associated with this year's annual meeting will allow attendees to focus their learning on the most needed areas, with immediate feedback available.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/internal-medicine.htm
1 Mar 2012
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
ACP announces its elections slate for governance positions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Diarrhea for 2 days
A 25-year-old woman emails her internist from Mexico with a report of diarrhea for 2 days. She is traveling and reports three to four loose bowel movements per day. She has been dining in the hotel restaurants but has also consumed foods and bottled soft drinks served with ice from local food vendors. She was given levofloxacin and loperamide to take with her on her trip. In addition to encouraging oral hydration, what is the most appropriate treatment recommendation for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/30/3.htm
30 Aug 2016