Search results for "Antibiotics"
Top 10 medical myths, busted
Ten medical myths persist despite all the evidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/top-10-medical-myths-busted.htm
1 Jun 2019
Antibiotics reduced dyspepsia symptoms for some primary care patients
Antibiotic treatment of Helicobacter pylori reduced symptoms of functional dyspepsia for some primary care patients, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/06/5.htm
6 Dec 2011
New drugs approved for C. diff, HIV
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/new-drugs-approved-for-c-diff-hiv.htm
1 Feb 2023
Probiotics fail to prevent antibiotic-associated, C. difficile diarrhea in elderly
A multistrain preparation of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria failed to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea and/or Clostridium difficile diarrhea in elderly patients, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/13/4.htm
13 Aug 2013
Problems and potential with probiotics
Probiotics are becoming more prevalent in both consumer and health care settings, but the excitement is tempered by problems, including how to define what is and what isn't one.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/01/problems-and-potential-with-probiotics.htm
1 Jan 2018
Guidelines recommend judicious use of testing, antibiotics, children's tonsillectomies for strep
Most sore throats are caused by a virus, not streptococcus bacteria, and shouldn't be treated with antibiotics, suggest guidelines published this week by the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/11/2.htm
11 Sep 2012
Benefits of clearly defining value in patient care
Physicians have always been charged as agents to advocate for patients' best interests. Simultaneously, however, they are tasked with considering using resources wisely. These commitments can sometimes conflict and create tradeoffs in clinical decision making.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/policy.htm
1 Nov 2015
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://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/21/3.htm
21 Dec 2021
Updated warnings on fluoroquinolones, new diabetes drug
This column reviews a warning on fluoroquinolones with a risk of disabling and potentially permanent side effects, as well as approval of an injection to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2016
Antibiotic associated with increased risk for sudden death in patients taking ACE inhibitors or ARBs
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (or co-trimoxazole) was associated with an increased risk of sudden death in older patients receiving angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs), a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/11/1.htm
11 Nov 2014