Search results for "Tuberculosis"
Help COPD patients with more probing care
Patients with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can sometimes hide in plain sight.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/help-copd-patients-with-more-probing-care.htm
1 Sep 2022
Quinolones for tuberculosis did not show noninferiority in 3 early-phase trials in Africa
Early-stage studies attempting to shorten tuberculosis treatment regimens in African countries from 6 months to 4 months by including a fluoroquinolone failed to show noninferiority, according to 3 published reports and an editorial that appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine on Oct. 23.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/28/4.htm
28 Oct 2014
MKSAP Quiz: Abdominal pain for several months
A 56-year-old man is evaluated for right-upper-quadrant abdominal pain of several months' duration. He otherwise has been well. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and other tests, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/01/4.htm
1 Feb 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Hospitalization for dyspnea, night sweats, productive cough
A 72-year-old man is hospitalized for dyspnea, night sweats, and productive cough; symptoms began 8 months ago. He also reports a 9.1-kg (20 lb) weight loss over the past 12 months. Medical history is notable for COPD. Following a physical exam, lab tests, and a chest radiograph, what is the most likely causative organism?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/mksap-quiz-hospitalization-for-dyspnea-night-sweats-productive-cough.htm
1 Jan 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Difficult and painful swallowing
A 43-year-old man is evaluated for difficulty with swallowing and painful swallowing. The pain began approximately 5 days ago and occurs with both solids and liquids. He has recently diagnosed HIV infection and is receiving antiretroviral therapy. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/mksap-quiz-difficult-and-painful-swallowing.htm
1 Sep 2022
MKSAP Quiz: 2 weeks of painful lumps on legs
A 23-year-old woman is evaluated for 2 weeks of painful lumps on her legs. The lumps persist for several days and make it difficult for her to go to work as a waitress. She is a college student in Ohio where she has lived her whole life. She has not traveled outside of the state for the last 2 years. Following a physical exam and change in contraception, what test should be done next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/07/3.htm
7 Jan 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 2 weeks of painful lumps on legs
A 23-year-old woman is evaluated for 2 weeks of painful lumps on her legs. The lumps persist for several days and make it difficult for her to go to work as a waitress. She is a college student in Ohio where she has lived her whole life. Following a physical exam, negative pregnancy test, and other lab studies, what test should be done next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/08/3.htm
8 Jan 2019
New Mexico physicians care for migrants
New Mexico's department of health and physician volunteers are managing the medical needs of families with children crossing its border with Mexico, as well as recent immigrants from other states transported there by federal officials.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/10/new-mexico-physicians-care-for-migrants.htm
1 Oct 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation of a pregnant patient after a motor vehicle accident
A 25-year-old pregnant woman is evaluated in the emergency department for chest pain after a belted motor vehicle accident. Laboratory studies are significant for a low serum sodium level. What is the most likely cause?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/06/3.htm
6 Aug 2019
Shorter treatment for latent TB effective, recommended by CDC
Latent tuberculosis infection can be effectively treated with just a few months of therapy, according to a new study and updated recommendations from the CDC. However, commonly used tests for the disease have a high rate of false positives, according to another study published last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/13/2.htm
13 Dec 2011