Search results for "Infections"
Potential problematic prescribing in older women
Prescription of systemic estrogen therapy after menopause could be a red flag for use of other medications linked to dementia.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/potential-problematic-prescribing-in-older-women.htm
1 Apr 2024
Glucocorticoids associated with increased infection risk even at low doses
Patients taking glucocorticoids for rheumatoid arthritis had a significant, dose-dependent increased risk for infections requiring hospitalization, and the results should be considered in prescribing for these patients, according to an accompanying editorial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/22/2.htm
22 Sep 2020
Get with the latest ARDS guideline
Experts tasked with updating guidelines on acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) found a lot of new data to incorporate.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/get-with-the-latest-ards-guideline.htm
1 Mar 2024
COVID-19 vaccines not associated with stroke risk, study finds
Concomitant vaccination against COVID-19 and influenza was associated with a very small increase in stroke risk, likely driven by the flu vaccine, according to the analysis of more than 5 million vaccinated Medicare beneficiaries.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/26/1.htm
26 Mar 2024
First medication for severe frostbite approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/first-medication-for-severe-frostbite-approved.htm
1 Apr 2024
Breakthrough infections, cardiovascular effects of COVID-19, pandemic mental health
Two new studies reported on infections in fully vaccinated people, while another looked at the rate of myocardial infarction and stroke in patients with COVID-19. A survey found depression and anxiety to be common during the pandemic, and the push for mandatory vaccination of health care workers continued.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/03/4.htm
3 Aug 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for intestinal metaplasia
A 40-year-old woman is evaluated for intestinal metaplasia found on recent upper endoscopy to assess postprandial pain. No ulcers were visualized but generalized erythema and irregular mucosal pattern was noted. Following biopsy specimens, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/30/3.htm
30 Jan 2024
Civil surgeons can help pave the way to citizenship
An FACP explains what a civil surgeon does and why he thinks more internal medicine physicians should consider doing it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/civil-surgeons-can-help-pave-the-way-to-citizenship.htm
1 Apr 2024
Clinician education, feedback led to fewer inappropriate antibiotics for respiratory tract infections
A stepped-wedge cluster randomized study in 31 primary care practices found that the proportion of visits with an antibiotic prescription decreased from 35.2% to 23.0% after an intervention involving clinician education and monthly peer comparison feedback.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/07/13/5.htm
13 Jul 2021
Screening for latent TB may miss higher-risk patients
A study of one large U.S. health system found that risk factors for latent tuberculosis (TB) were not associated with greater likelihood of screening.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/23/4.htm
23 Jan 2024