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CONFERENCE COVERAGE July/August 2014 ACP Internist 13 When you ...
We feel the same way about the timeto antimicrobial agents,” said Karen Roos,MD, who is the John and Nancy NelsonProfessor of Neurology at IndianaUniversity in Indianapolis. ... Time toantimicrobial agents should be 30 minutesor less.”. Dr. Roos offered advice on speedingand improving diagnosis and treatment ofmeningitis during the American Academyof Neurology’s annual meeting, held inPhiladelphia in April.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/acpi-201407-puzzle_t2.pdf
23 Jun 2014
Know when to worry about floaters and flashes
When patients present with ophthalmic floaters and flashes of light, asking the right questions can help internists decide when to refer to an ophthalmologist.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/know-when-to-worry-about-floaters-and-flashes.htm
1 Jun 2021
MKSAP Quiz: A 3-year history of decline in cognition
A 60-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-year history of gradual, progressive decline in his cognition, behavior, and motor skills. Following a physical exam, MRI, and neuropsychological testing, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/28/3.htm
28 Sep 2021
Set expectations for new migraine treatments
New drugs take aim at migraine prevention, but long-term effects are uncertain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/10/set-expectations-for-new-migraine-treatments.htm
1 Oct 2018
SSRIs associated with remission of depression following intracerebral hemorrhage
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) were associated with remission of depression following an intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), but also higher risk of ICH recurrence in patients with pre-existing clinical, genetic, or neuroimaging risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/01/6.htm
1 Sep 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for a carotid bruit
A 67-year-old man is evaluated for a carotid bruit detected on routine medical examination. He reports no history of previous focal neurologic symptoms or visual loss. He has type 2 diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia treated with metformin, moderate-intensity pravastatin, and aspirin. Following a physical exam, neurological exam, and lab results, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/12/3.htm
12 Nov 2019
Recognize and react is theme underlying latest stroke studies
Conference coverage focuses on studies about abdominal obesity, symptoms and the importance of dialing 911 first.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/three.htm
1 May 2008
Guideline for Ménière's disease offers 16 key action statements for diagnosis, treatment
An updated guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery cautions that due to the variety of clinical presentations in patients with definite and probable Ménière's disease, a full and accurate diagnosis may take months to attain.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/14/4.htm
14 Apr 2020
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/2020/02/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Feb 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Recent worsening of balance in Parkinson disease
A 76-year-old man is evaluated for recent worsening of balance. He has no dizziness or lightheadedness. The patient has an 8-year history of Parkinson disease treated with carbidopa-levodopa and entacapone. Findings from physical, cognitive, cerebellar, and sensory examinations are unremarkable. Which of the following is the most appropriate test to determine the patient's risk of falling backward?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/03/3.htm
3 Nov 2020