Search results for "Urinary tract infections"
Multipart primary care intervention reduces unnecessary use of antibiotics for UTIs in women
A trial in Germany found that primary care practices where patients and physicians received information on guideline recommendations and antibiotic resistance and physicians received feedback were less likely to use antibiotics for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs).
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/07/1.htm
7 Nov 2023
Manage symptoms of menopause
As a clinical diagnosis with several effective treatments, genitourinary syndrome of menopause falls within the internal medicine physician's broad domain.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2023/07/manage-symptoms-of-menopause.htm
1 Jul 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for acute cystitis
A 26-year-old woman is evaluated for acute cystitis of 2 days' duration. She is pregnant at 10 weeks' gestation. Following a physical exam and dipstick urinalysis, what is the most appropriate management?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/11/3.htm
11 Jul 2023
New blood donor recs; menopause drug approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2023/07/new-blood-donor-recs-menopause-drug-approved.htm
1 Jul 2023
Antibiotic stewardship improved prescribing for suspected UTI in frail older adults
Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for suspected urinary tract infections (UTIs) was reduced in practices and facilities assigned to use a decision tool instead of usual care, particularly for patients with dementia, a randomized trial in Europe found.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/28/5.htm
28 Feb 2023
Oral drug for postpartum depression approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2023/10/oral-drug-for-postpartum-depression-approved.htm
1 Oct 2023
Antibiotics better than cranberry extract to prevent recurring urinary tract infections
Prophylactic antibiotics are more effective than cranberry capsules in preventing recurrent urinary tract infections, but they do increase antibiotic resistance, Dutch researchers concluded.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/02/2.htm
2 Aug 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Recurrent symptomatic lower UTIs
A 32-year-old woman undergoes consultation for recurrent symptomatic lower urinary tract infections. They have increased in frequency over the past 3 years to a rate of about two times per year. What is the most appropriate management?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/21/3.htm
21 Dec 2021
Managing superbugs in your community
General internists are poised to assume a key role in tackling the increasingly formidable threat of antimicrobial resistance.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2017/05/superbugs.htm
1 May 2017
IDSA updates guidelines for uncomplicated urinary tract infections
IDSA updates guidelines for uncomplicated urinary tract infectionsScreening mammography may be less accurate in women with previous breast cancer
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/01/1.htm
1 Mar 2011