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Sort by: Relevance | Newest | OldestMKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of nonproductive cough and fever
A 35-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-week history of nonproductive cough and fever. He has a 20-year history of asthma. Three weeks ago, he visited friends in Indiana. He has no dyspnea, hemoptysis, or worsening of his baseline asthma symptoms. His only medication is an albuterol inhaler as needed. Following a physical exam, lab results and a chest radiograph, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/04/3.htm
4 Mar 2014
CDC issues guideline on prescribing HIV prophylaxis medication
A new clinical practice guideline on how to prescribe oral antiretroviral preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV infection was issued by the CDC last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/20/2.htm
20 May 2014
It's all about the history in diagnosing fever of unknown origin
There are 4 types of fever of unknown origin, and distinguishing among them starts with the first step: Look for clues from the history and other presenting symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/fever.htm
1 Jun 2014
Efavirenz as part of initial HIV therapy associated with increased suicidality
Initial HIV therapy that contained the antiretroviral efavirenz was associated with increased risk for suicidal ideation, attempted suicide, and completed suicide in a recent study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/01/4.htm
1 Jul 2014
New guidelines on HIV prevention, treatment released
The International AIDS Society-USA released clinical guidelines on preventing and treating HIV, noting that the 2 approaches should complement each other on reducing the spread of the disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/29/2.htm
29 Jul 2014
HIV prophylaxis means discussing sex, drugs with patients
Guidelines for a new HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) regimen offer a new way to combat the disease, but internists will have to gently explore this option with their patients. Learn who's at risk and how to have sometimes delicate conversations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/09/HIV.htm
1 Sep 2014
Initial treatment with efavirenz-free regimens appears effective in treatment-naive HIV patients
Three treatment regimens for HIV infection that did not include efavirenz appeared to achieve high, equivalent virologic control, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/07/5.htm
7 Oct 2014
Federal HIV guidelines updated, reconciled among agencies
Federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations have reconciled and expanded recommendations for preventing the spread of HIV.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/23/6.htm
23 Dec 2014
Updated HIV guidelines issued
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued updated guidelines April 8 on use of antiretroviral treatment in HIV-infected adults and adolescents.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/21/5.htm
21 Apr 2015
CDC releases new treatment guidelines for STDs
Any patient who tests positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis should be rescreened 3 months after treatment, according to the guidelines.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/16/1.htm
16 Jun 2015