Search results for "Sinusitis"
Updated warning issued on risks of fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolone use for sinusitis, bronchitis, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections should be reserved for patients who do not have alternative treatment options, according to an FDA safety communication.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/05/24/5.htm
24 May 2016
Delayed antibiotics in older adults with UTI associated with bloodstream infections, death
An editorial noted that the relationships found in the study may not be causal and advised clinicians to offer prompt treatment to patients at the highest risk of bloodstream infections: older patients, men, and those living in areas of greater socioeconomic deprivation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/03/05/4.htm
5 Mar 2019
Inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions for Medicare patients have slightly decreased in recent years
Efforts to reduce outpatient antibiotic prescribing may have incurred a shift among options rather than a substantially reduced amount of antibiotic use.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/07/5.htm
7 Aug 2018
CONFERENCE COVERAGE July/August 2014 ACP Internist 13 When you ...
In patientswho have the predisposing conditions ofotitis, mastoiditis, or sinusitis, you’re goingto add metronidazole.”.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/acpi-201407-puzzle_t2.pdf
23 Jun 2014
New safety labels added to entire class of fluoroquinolones
Oral and injectable fluoroquinolones are associated with side effects involving tendons, muscles, joints, nerves, and the central nervous system, an FDA safety review found. These side effects may occur hours to weeks after use and can be permanent.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/02/5.htm
2 Aug 2016
MKSAP Quiz: 3-day history of productive cough, sore throat
A 32-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-day history of productive cough, sore throat, coryza, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, generalized myalgia, and fatigue. His sputum is slightly yellow. His two children (ages 3 years and 1 year) had similar symptoms 1 week ago. He is a nonsmoker and has no history of asthma. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/09/3.htm
9 Sep 2014
Antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory infections in VA patients high, varied by clinician
Antibiotic prescribing was highest for sinusitis and bronchitis and varied little according to age, setting, or comorbid conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/21/1.htm
21 Jul 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Abdominal pain and loose stools in ulcerative colitis
A 32-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for a 5-day history of worsening crampy abdominal pain and eight to ten loose bowel movements a day. The patient has a 5-year history of ulcerative colitis treated with azathioprine and topical mesalamine, and recently had sinusitis that resolved with antibiotic therapy. What is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/17/3.htm
17 May 2011
Aspirin without PPI cost-effective despite small bleeding risk
Induction of oral steroids before topical steroids may help chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/01/5.htm
1 Mar 2011