Search results for "Respiratory infections"
CPAP masks with magnets recalled
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/cpap-masks-with-magnets-recalled.htm
1 Mar 2024
The more you know … the more you know
Physicians should be in charge of health care teams because of the breadth and quality of their medical education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/the-more-you-know-the-more-you-know.htm
1 Jan 2023
Inappropriate outpatient antibiotics linked to adverse drug events, excess health care costs
Prescriptions of antibiotics to U.S. adults with viral respiratory infections were associated with diarrhea, vulvovaginal candidiasis/vaginitis, and allergies, while use of an inappropriate antibiotic for bacterial infections was associated with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/15/4.htm
15 Nov 2022
Perioperative medicine changed in the pandemic
In the face of a lack of guidance on perioperative medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, many hospitals are developing their own guidelines on timing of surgery after infection in vaccinated patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/perioperative-medicine-changed-in-the-pandemic.htm
1 May 2022
Higher risk for DVT, PE, bleeding seen after COVID-19; long-term risk for VTE recurrence may be low
A Swedish study found that patients who had COVID-19 were at higher risk for a first deep venous thrombosis (DVT) for up to three months, pulmonary embolism (PE) for up to six months, and bleeding for up to two months, while a single-center study from France found that risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence up to a year after COVID-19 was low.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/12/2.htm
12 Apr 2022
Remain vigilant this ‘twindemic’ season
The CDC is anticipating a resumption of seasonal flu activity in the U.S., but the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic this year remain unknown.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/10/remain-vigilant-this-twindemic-season.htm
1 Oct 2021
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/2021/09/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Sep 2021
Flu-like illnesses appeared to spread through primary care office visits
A new study's findings on the spread of influenza offered lessons on reopenings of outpatient clinics during the pandemic and the value of virtual visits for patients with suspected respiratory infections, the authors said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/10/2.htm
10 Aug 2021
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: 2-day history of painful rash
A 22-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for a 2-day history of painful rash on the left side of his posterior chest. Medical history is unremarkable, and he takes no medications. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/mksap-quiz-2-day-history-of-painful-rash.htm
1 Jun 2020