Search results for "Infectious Diseases"
Inclusivity that never dies: The future of ACP
ACP's President recaps his tenure as he discusses the College's efforts at diversity, equity, and inclusion.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/inclusivity-that-never-dies-the-future-of-acp.htm
1 Apr 2022
ACP's new EVP/CEO talks burnout prevention, future focus
Darilyn Moyer, MD, FACP, ACP's first female EVP/CEO, addresses her plans for the organization, the evolution of health care, and how her experience will guide her efforts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/09/moyer.htm
1 Sep 2016
CDC and FDA weigh in on safety of bivalent vaccine; research examines COVID-19 sequelae, omicron variants
The CDC and FDA said an observed association of ischemic stroke with the Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent booster is very unlikely to represent a true clinical risk. New studies reported on symptoms a year after mild COVID-19 and estimated protection against the omicron variants.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/24/2.htm
24 Jan 2023
Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir rarely leads to rebound, doesn't help average-risk patients, studies find
A retrospective analysis found that symptom rebound occurred in less than 1% of high-risk COVID-19 patients treated with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, while the manufacturer reported that the drug didn't show significant benefit in average-risk patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/06/21/2.htm
21 Jun 2022
IDSA releases guidance on antibiotic selection for gram-negative antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections
New treatment guidance from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) focused on extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa with difficult-to-treat resistance.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/15/4.htm
15 Sep 2020
Register now for ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's COVID-19 Forum VIII: Outpatient Evaluation and Management of Patients with COVID-19
During the Feb. 9 virtual live event, a panel of experts will discuss appropriate COVID-19 testing, quarantine and isolation periods, management of symptoms, and recommended treatments in the outpatient setting.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/01/2.htm
1 Feb 2022
CDC study shows uptick in C. auris infections in recent years
Cases and transmission of Candida auris have continued to rise since the multidrug-resistant fungus was first reported in the U.S. in 2016. Reports of cases to the CDC rose by 44% in 2019 and 95% in 2021.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/21/1.htm
21 Mar 2023
CBT improved severe fatigue after COVID-19, Dutch trial finds
After randomization, patients with severe fatigue three to 12 months after COVID-19 infection benefited from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) compared to usual care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/16/2.htm
16 May 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation during annual follow-up visit
A 33-year-old woman is evaluated during her annual follow-up visit. She has a 2-year history of left-sided ulcerative colitis. All immunizations are up to date, and depression and anxiety screening results are negative. What is the most appropriate health maintenance screening test to perform?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/07/3.htm
7 Mar 2023
Two studies show effectiveness of mRNA boosters against omicron variant
Other recent research on COVID-19 revealed the high transmissibility of the omicron stealth variant and changes in the brain after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/15/5.htm
15 Mar 2022