Search results for "Infectious Disease"
Answers and even more questions on COVID-19 vaccines
In a fourth forum from ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine, infectious disease experts Carlos del Rio, MD, FACP, Paul Sax, MD, and Deborah Cotton, MD, MPH, FACP, discussed COVID-19 vaccines and their implementation, as well as other aspects of the pandemic response.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/30/2.htm
30 Mar 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 1-week history of sore throat, odynophagia
A 30-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-week history of sore throat and odynophagia. He reports no fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or other symptoms. He was recently diagnosed with HIV infection and began antiretroviral therapy 2 weeks ago. Following a physical exam, oral exam, and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/03/mksap-quiz-1-week-history-of-sore-throat-odynophagia.htm
1 Mar 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Assessment at hospital discharge
A 58-year-old man is assessed for discharge from the hospital. He was admitted 3 days ago with fever and chills. He has non-Hodgkin lymphoma and a tunneled subclavian venous catheter used for chemotherapy infusion. The patient is ready to be discharged to complete intravenous daptomycin therapy as an outpatient. What is the most appropriate weekly monitoring of his daptomycin therapy?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/09/3.htm
9 Feb 2021
The pain of 2020 and the hope for 2021
We have lost so much this past year, but loss also reminds us of our abundant blessings, so many we take for granted daily.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/the-pain-of-2020-and-the-hope-for-2021.htm
1 Nov 2020
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination candidates for College governance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 12-hour history of fever
A 51-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for a 12-hour history of fever, chills, headache, and weakness. He works on his farm in Maine and spends a considerable part of most days outside, but he is not aware of any tick or mosquito bites. Following a physical exam and lab studies, a blood smear from this patient is most likely to show which of the following abnormalities?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/mksap-quiz-12-hour-history-of-fever.htm
1 Nov 2020
Candidates announced for Board of Governors Chair-elect
Two candidates are seeking election as Chair-elect Designee of the Board of Governors, with voting and results announced in late October.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/candidates-announced-for-board-of-governors-chair-elect.htm
1 Sep 2020
Latest research shows impact of COVID-19 on other health care
Hospitalizations for stroke and myocardial infarction, ED visits, cancer diagnoses, and trials for conditions other than COVID-19 all dropped during the pandemic, recent studies show.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/11/1.htm
11 Aug 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up evaluation for meningococcal bacteremia
A 28-year-old woman undergoes follow-up evaluation after a recent hospitalization for meningococcal bacteremia. Lumbar puncture results during hospitalization were negative for meningitis. She completed a course of ceftriaxone 1 week ago and reports feeling well since stopping antibiotics. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate preventive measure?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/04/3.htm
4 Aug 2020
Helping shield clinicians and the community from contagion
Face shields on top of masks may be another avenue in fighting the global COVID-19 pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/07/helping-shield-clinicians-and-the-community-from-contagion.htm
1 Jul 2020