Search results for "Infectious Disease"
Army physicians on the front line of infectious disease research
Walter Reed's infectious disease unit travels the globe to identify and combat the world's deadliest infectious diseases. Driven to find vaccines that protect troops stationed overseas, the work quickly benefits civilian populations, too.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/army.htm
1 Feb 2010
Influenza featured at infectious disease meeting
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts digested by ACP Internist from the Food and Drug Administration's alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/01/idsa.htm
1 Jan 2010
Infectious disease doctors tackle bad bugs with fewer drugs
Annual meeting unveils research, techniques that could help stem the tide of resistance and disease, particularly with the increase of ‘C-diff’.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/idsa.htm
1 Jan 2008
Prepare for next pandemic by training leaders
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the prospect of others, public health and medical groups are developing training initiatives to increase the numbers of infectious disease and public health specialists across the country.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/prepare-for-next-pandemic-by-training-leaders.htm
1 Mar 2023
Answers and even more questions on COVID-19 vaccines
In a fourth forum from ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine, infectious disease experts Carlos del Rio, MD, FACP, Paul Sax, MD, and Deborah Cotton, MD, MPH, FACP, discussed COVID-19 vaccines and their implementation, as well as other aspects of the pandemic response.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/30/2.htm
30 Mar 2021
‘Right-to-try’ laws spark debate
This issue covers the ethics of right-to-try laws in the United States, the potential of ransomware to disrupt a physician's office, and conference coverage from infectious disease and cardiology sessions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/01/right-to-try-laws-spark-debate.htm
1 Jan 2018
Hospital medicine meeting offers advice for all internists
In addition to complete coverage of the American College of Physicians' Internal Medicine meeting, readers can find coverage from the Society of Hospital Medicine's annual meeting, including a digest of palliative care, consulting as a career and infectious disease control.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/SHM.htm
1 Jun 2010
MKSAP Quiz: ED visit for progressive weakness
A 64-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for progressive weakness. He recently attended a national conference where three colleagues developed similar symptoms. Following a physical exam, lab and other studies, and imaging, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/05/13/3.htm
13 May 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation in the ED for rash
A 42-year-old patient is evaluated in the emergency department for a rash. Four days ago, they developed fever, malaise, and a headache; these symptoms resolved after 2 to 3 days and were followed by the rash, which started as small erythematous macules that developed into papules. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/05/mksap-quiz-evaluation-in-the-ed-for-rash.htm
1 May 2025
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of fever, dyspnea on exertion
A 41-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-week history of fever, dyspnea on exertion, and dry cough. These symptoms have persisted despite an initial empiric course of amoxicillin; additionally, levofloxacin was initiated 4 days ago without improvement. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/04/29/3.htm
29 Apr 2025
Looking at ‘long COVID,’ five years later
An expert explains progress and knowledge gaps related to postacute sequelae of COVID-19, also known as long COVID.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/04/looking-at-long-covid-five-years-later.htm
1 Apr 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Headaches, fever, painful rash
A 27-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for a 1-week history of headaches, fever, cough, painful rash, and swollen painful lymph nodes. He recently had unprotected receptive anal intercourse with a new male partner. Medical history is significant for HIV infection. Following a physical exam and lab studies, which of the following viruses is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/03/18/3.htm
18 Mar 2025
Vital facts about vector-borne diseases
More than 700,000 people die of vector-borne diseases annually, according to data from the World Health Organization.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/03/vital-facts-about-vector-borne-diseases.htm
1 Mar 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Hospitalization for fever, night sweats
A 38-year-old woman is hospitalized for fever, night sweats, and a nonproductive cough of 6 weeks' duration. Medical history is significant for Crohn disease. Her only medication is ustekinumab. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/01/mksap-quiz-hospitalization-for-fever-night-sweats.htm
1 Jan 2025
MKSAP Quiz: UTI prevention in a patient with catheter
A 77-year-old woman is hospitalized for decompensated heart failure. An indwelling urinary catheter is placed to monitor hourly urine output, and intravenous diuretics are administered. What is the most appropriate management to prevent urinary tract infection (UTI)?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/12/03/3.htm
3 Dec 2024
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination candidates for College governance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2024
Human, animal experts offer advice on H5N1
ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine gathered experts for a case-based discussion on H5N1 avian influenza.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/10/human-animal-experts-offer-advice-on-h5n1.htm
1 Oct 2024
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host forum on H5N1 influenza
A full recording of “H5N1 Influenza: What Physicians Need to Know” is available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/09/10/5.htm
10 Sep 2024
MKSAP Quiz: 2-day history of cough, fever
A 29-year-old woman is evaluated for cough and fever of 2 days' duration. She has a history of cystic acne, which is treated with a topical retinoid cream and daily minocycline. Following a physical exam and other testing, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/09/10/3.htm
10 Sep 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Vaccinations for a patient with HIV
A 26-year-old woman undergoes consultation to update her vaccinations. She is an elementary school teacher. Medical history is significant for well-controlled HIV diagnosed 6 years ago. Following a physical exam, which vaccine is contraindicated in this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/06/04/3.htm
4 Jun 2024