Search results for "Antibiotic use"
MKSAP Quiz: 8-month history of crampy abdominal pain, loose bowel movements
A 42-year-old woman is evaluated for an 8-month history of crampy abdominal pain and three loose bowel movements per day. The pain is relieved by a bowel movement. There are no nocturnal bowel movements, and there is no blood or dark tarry material in the stool. She has not had fever, night sweats, or weight loss. She has a history of Hashimoto disease and is treated with levothyroxine. Following a physical exam, rectal exam, and lab tests, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/08/26/3.htm
26 Aug 2014
MKSAP Quiz: ear pain following URI
Younger whites only group to see more noncardia stomach cancer
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/11/3.htm
11 May 2010
Daily antibiotics appeared most effective for recurrent UTIs
Daily antibiotics appeared to be the most effective strategy for combating recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to a new analysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/01/2.htm
1 Oct 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 5-day history of abdominal pain
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 32-year-old man who visits the emergency department for a 5-day history of worsening crampy abdominal pain and frequent loose bowel movements.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/01/3.htm
1 Nov 2011
Prostate biopsy complications rising with a high rate of post-procedure hospitalizations
Prostate biopsy was associated with a 6.9% hospitalization rate within 30 days, compared to a 2.9% hospitalization rate among a control group of men who did not have a biopsy, researchers found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/27/5.htm
27 Sep 2011
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
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of diarrhea and bloating
A 51-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-month history of diarrhea and bloating. She reports four to six loose stools per day, with occasional nocturnal stools. She has had a few episodes of incontinence secondary to urgency. She has not had melena or hematochezia but notes an occasional oily appearance to the stool. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/13/3.htm
13 May 2014
Azithromycin not associated with increased cardiovascular risk in the general population
Azithromycin was not associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular causes in a general population of young and middle-aged adults, a Danish study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/07/1.htm
7 May 2013