Search results for "Antivirals"
COVID-19 rebound occurs with or without antivirals, doesn't affect outcomes, studies find
Rebound of both COVID-19 symptoms and viral load was rare in untreated, unvaccinated outpatients, one study showed, while another found similar rates of viral rebound in patients treated with nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, molnupiravir, or neither antiviral.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/21/2.htm
21 Feb 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Lower extremity edema, rash
A 31-year-old woman is evaluated for lower extremity edema, a rash over both legs, and fatigue that have worsened during the past 3 months. She has no other medical problems and takes no medications. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what viral study will support the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/mksap-quiz-lower-extremity-edema-rash.htm
1 Feb 2023
Panel issues updated guidance on ART for HIV treatment, prevention
The recommendations from the International Antiviral Society-USA cover initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART), switching regimens, ART in older patients with HIV, and HIV and COVID-19, among other topics.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/06/1.htm
6 Dec 2022
Monkeypox: 5 key points
An expert panel convened by ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine provided five key takeaways about diagnosing and managing monkeypox.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/11/monkeypox-5-key-points.htm
1 Nov 2022
Experts cover common COVID-19 challenges
A recent ACP/Annals of Internal Medicine forum on COVID-19 considered the timing of vaccination, outpatient treatment, and pre-exposure prophylaxis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/10/experts-cover-common-covid-19-challenges.htm
1 Oct 2022
Crunching the numbers in primary care
This issue outlines whether better billing is worth the increase time, more expert opinion on COVID-19, and motivational interviewing.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/10/crunching-the-numbers-in-primary-care.htm
1 Oct 2022
Frequency of COVID-19 rebound debated in research, ACP/Annals forum
Two letters reported on SARS-CoV-2 viral rebound among patients taking nirmatrelvir-ritonavir. The latest ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine forum brought experts together to discuss this and other clinical challenges in COVID-19 prevention and management on Wednesday, Sept. 7.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/13/2.htm
13 Sep 2022
Details on recently authorized COVID-19 vaccine
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/details-on-recently-authorized-covid-19-vaccine.htm
1 Sep 2022
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
Experts discuss the data on post-COVID-19 symptoms
ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's ninth COVID-19 forum addressing postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) offered a better understanding of persistent symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/experts-discuss-the-data-on-post-covid-19-symptoms.htm
1 Jul 2022