Search results for "Infectious Disease"
Most specialty e-consults appropriate, reduced in-person visits in one health system
A study found that about 70% of electronic consultations to five high-volume specialties were appropriate, ranging from 61% for rheumatology to 78% for psychiatry.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/14/5.htm
14 Apr 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Assessment at hospital discharge
A 58-year-old man is assessed for discharge from the hospital. He was admitted 3 days ago with fever and chills. He has non-Hodgkin lymphoma and a tunneled subclavian venous catheter used for chemotherapy infusion. The patient is ready to be discharged to complete intravenous daptomycin therapy as an outpatient. What is the most appropriate weekly monitoring of his daptomycin therapy?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/09/3.htm
9 Feb 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 2-day history of pruritic rash
An 18-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-day history of pruritic rash. He sits nightly in his hot tub. He has not had a rash like this before. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/04/3.htm
4 Oct 2022
Candidates announced for Board of Governors Chair-elect
ACP's Board of Governors will be casting ballots for Chair-elect Designee, and the results will be announced in late October.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/09/candidates-announced-for-board-of-governors-chair-elect.htm
1 Sep 2017
Physician resources available for MERS
The first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has been reported in the United States. This issue has been followed closely by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over the past several months, as its arrival in the U.S. and its 30% mortality rate have raised the level of attention and concern.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/06/6.htm
6 May 2014
Antibiotic resistance lasts up to a year
Metronidazole injection recalledRotarix OK for use again
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/25/5.htm
25 May 2010
Three medical societies offer expert advice online to treat hepatitis C
A new website offers up-to-date guidance for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, including sections on testing and linkage to care; initial treatment and retreatment options, and unique populations such as individuals with HIV, cirrhosis or liver transplant.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/04/6.htm
4 Feb 2014
HPV testing more sensitive than conventional screen
Many stent patients delay taking clopidogrel with adverse results
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/04/5.htm
4 May 2010
CDC offers recommendations on doxycycline shortage
In response to recent shortages of the antibiotic doxycycline, the CDC issued recommendations to clinicians about appropriate use of the drug when availability is limited.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/25/4.htm
25 Jun 2013
CDC updates vaccination guide for measles, mumps, rubella
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) published three revisions to its guidelines for vaccinating against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/25/5.htm
25 Jun 2013