Search results for "Antibiotics"
MKSAP Quiz: 5-day history of rhinitis, nasal congestion, and sneezing
An 84-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-day history of rhinitis, nasal congestion, sneezing, and nonproductive cough. The symptoms began with a sore throat, which resolved after 24 hours. He has mild ear pain when blowing his nose or coughing. He has a history of coronary artery disease and hypertension. Medications are aspirin, metoprolol, and hydrochlorothiazide. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/21/3.htm
21 Jul 2015
Two key questions guide H. pylori treatment
The best and most cost-effective treatments for H. pylori infection are the ones that work.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/two-key-questions-guide-h-pylori-treatment.htm
1 Jul 2018
Standard triple therapy may no longer be best for H. pylori eradication treatment
Standard triple treatment may be losing effectiveness in most areas of the world due to increasing resistance to clarithromycin and metronidazole.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/25/2.htm
25 Aug 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for chronic cough
A 42-year-old man is evaluated in the office for chronic cough. He first developed a cough 3 years ago. It is productive of clear to yellow sputum that is occasionally blood-tinged. Following a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/07/mksap-quiz-evaluation-for-chronic-cough.htm
1 Jul 2020
Guideline updates recommendations to manage adult rhinosinusitis
A new guideline updated recommendations to improve diagnosis, testing, and treatment of adult acute rhinosinusitis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/07/2.htm
7 Apr 2015
Chronic sinusitis treatments compared in systematic review
Saline irrigation improved symptom scores compared with no treatment, and topical corticosteroid therapy improved overall symptom scores, improved polyp scores, and reduced polyp recurrence after surgery.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/15/4.htm
15 Sep 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for multiple myeloma
A 64-year-old man is evaluated following a recent diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Chemotherapy is planned to begin in 14 days. Which prophylactic therapy is indicated today?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/05/3.htm
5 Dec 2023
Use caution with colchicine's many drug interactions
A coauthor of “The Top 100 Drug Interactions” offers advice for improved management of colchicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/use-caution-with-colchicines-many-drug-interactions.htm
1 Sep 2023
Delayed antibiotics in older adults with UTI associated with bloodstream infections, death
An editorial noted that the relationships found in the study may not be causal and advised clinicians to offer prompt treatment to patients at the highest risk of bloodstream infections: older patients, men, and those living in areas of greater socioeconomic deprivation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/03/05/4.htm
5 Mar 2019
Inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions for Medicare patients have slightly decreased in recent years
Efforts to reduce outpatient antibiotic prescribing may have incurred a shift among options rather than a substantially reduced amount of antibiotic use.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/07/5.htm
7 Aug 2018