Search results for "Infectious disease"
MKSAP Quiz: 3-day history of dysuria
A 26-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department with a 3-day history of dysuria with yellow urethral discharge. Following a physical exam and a Gram stain of urethral discharge, what is the most appropriate treatment?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/07/mksap.htm
1 Jul 2015
Need grows for antimicrobial stewardship
Internists looking for a career in a growth field could consider antimicrobial stewardship. One internist recounts the ups and downs of his chosen profession.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/07/antimicrobials.htm
1 Jul 2015
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for diarrhea, weight loss
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 22-year-old man for diarrhea and weight loss.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/28/3.htm
28 Jul 2015
Experts discuss crisis of antimicrobial resistance
Experts are looking at ways to prevent the world's next superbug before it actually causes an epidemic.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/conference-coverage.htm
1 Sep 2015
Mandated flu vaccines may be ‘new norm’ in health care
Mandated influenza vaccinations for employees of health care facilities are improving safety for vulnerable patients. Properly implementing such rules is the key to a successful outcome.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/vaccination.htm
1 Oct 2015
Screen at-risk patients for syphilis, USPSTF draft statement recommends
The draft statement is open for public comment until Jan. 18.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/12/22/5.htm
22 Dec 2015
CDC seeks more testing for ‘huge uptick’ in HCV incidence
Screening everyone born from 1945 to 1965 at least once would be able to diagnose 75% of people who are living with chronic hepatitis C, according to one expert at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/hepatitis.htm
1 Jan 2016
HPV vaccine efficacy increases, but use lags
Human papillomavirus immunization rates continue, for several reasons, to lag behind those of other vaccines. Experts are formulating new approaches for physicians and patients to ensure that HPV protection is as robust as possible.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/02/HPV.htm
1 Feb 2016
MKSAP Quiz: 2-day history of increasing pain
A 30-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-day history of increasing pain in the right antecubital fossa and biceps. She reports daily injection drug use. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable, and she takes no prescription medications. The right biceps area is extremely tender and warm, with multiple track marks, woody induration, edema, and overlying ecchymotic bullous lesions. In addition to emergent surgical evaluation, which of the following is the most appropriate empiric treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/01/4.htm
1 Mar 2016
Clarity of vision sets the stage for ACP's work
Much has been achieved in the past year, such as repealing the sustainable growth rate formula. New goals include advocating for further changes to Maintenance of Certification and helping physicians transition to new models of care delivery.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/presidents.htm
1 May 2016