Search results for "Antibiotics"
Macrolide antibiotic decreases COPD exacerbations in select patients, study finds
Daily azithromycin for one year decreased chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations and improved quality of life among select patients, researchers reported.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/30/2.htm
30 Aug 2011
Sniffing out smell disorders
Awareness and early diagnosis are key to improving outcomes in cases of like anosmia and hyposmia, experts say.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/sniffing-out-smell-disorders.htm
1 Mar 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Acne breakout for 6 months
A 16-year-old woman is evaluated for an acne breakout on her face of 6 months' duration. She has been using over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide products, but the acne is not improving. After a history and physical, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/30/3.htm
30 Jun 2020
MKSAP quiz: Treating an itchy rash on hands and arm
A 20-year-old male college student is having trouble sleeping because of an itchy rash on his hands and inner aspect of his arm.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/06/mksap.htm
1 Jun 2009
Antibiotics offer similar results for uncomplicated skin infections
Cure rates and side effects did not differ significantly between clindamycin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) for uncomplicated skin infections, including both cellulitis and abscesses, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/24/1.htm
24 Mar 2015
Catch up on new COPD guidelines
Updated guidelines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease revised the definition and staging of the condition, and an expert offers tips for optimal care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/catch-up-on-new-copd-guidelines.htm
1 Jun 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for elevated serum creatinine level
A 35-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up visit for an elevated serum creatinine level discovered during a recent hospitalization for cellulitis of the right lower leg. He is a migratory agricultural worker. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and kidney ultrasound, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/21/3.htm
21 Sep 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
Different patients, different doses
Some patients may metabolize certain drugs differently, requiring primary care physicians to know any safety or dosing issues for the most commonly used drugs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/05/different-patients-different-doses.htm
1 May 2019
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