Search results for "Infectious Disease"
Quinolones for tuberculosis did not show noninferiority in 3 early-phase trials in Africa
Early-stage studies attempting to shorten tuberculosis treatment regimens in African countries from 6 months to 4 months by including a fluoroquinolone failed to show noninferiority, according to 3 published reports and an editorial that appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine on Oct. 23.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/28/4.htm
28 Oct 2014
Herpes zoster vaccine safe and effective, but cost may hinder its use
Biomarkers may aid treatment decisions in DCIS
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/04/4.htm
4 May 2010
CDC updates treatment, surveillance recommendations for gonorrhea
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its recommendations for treatment and surveillance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection, according to a recent report.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/19/4.htm
19 Jul 2011
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to ACP Internist coverage of issues surround the time spent with patients, ICD-10 coding changes, and physician burnout.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/letters.htm
1 Mar 2015
MKSAP Quiz: sore throat, daily fever for 5 days
A 19-year-old man is evaluated for a sore throat, daily fever, frontal headache, myalgia, and arthralgia of 5 days' duration. He also has severe discomfort in the lower spine and a rash on his trunk and extremities. He returned from a 7-day trip to the Caribbean 8 days ago. The remainder of the history is noncontributory. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/29/3.htm
29 Jul 2014
A little girl's dream: The path to becoming ACP President
ACP's outgoing President reflects on her life, her career, the past year, and the lessons it has taught her.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/a-little-girls-dream-the-path-to-becoming-acp-president.htm
1 Apr 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 12-hour history of bilateral lower-extremity paralysis
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 38-year-old man admitted to the hospital for a 12-hour history of bilateral lower-extremity paralysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/24/3.htm
24 Jul 2012
Many med students unprepared as PrEP prescribing increases
Limited knowledge, beliefs, and experiences regarding pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV have improved among current clinicians, but medical students haven't seen the same experience.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/01/many-med-students-unprepared-as-prep-prescribing-increases.htm
1 Jan 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Skin eruption after tick removal
A 22-year-old man is evaluated for a skin eruption on his leg. The patient lives in Virginia and is active outdoors. One week ago, he found a black tick on his lower leg, which his roommate removed with a tweezers. Yesterday he developed diffuse myalgia, neck stiffness, and fatigue. These symptoms have persisted, and today he notes erythema at the site of the previously attached tick. Following a physical examination, and skin findings, what is the most appropriate initial management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/mksap.htm
1 Jun 2014
Rare but resistant and deadly strains of Enterobacteriaceae increasing
Rare but deadly strains of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are on the rise, stated a report.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/12/5.htm
12 Mar 2013