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American Family Physician
April 1, 2004
Thibodeau & Viera |
Atypical Pathogens and Challenges in Community-Acquired Pneumonia Atypical organisms such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Legionella pneumophila are implicated in up to 40 percent of cases of community-acquired pneumonia.   |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2000
Norman J. Montalto |
Updated Treatment for Influenza A and B The prevention of influenza is best accomplished with a broad-based immunization program... |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2006
Lutfiyya et al. |
Diagnosis and Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia When a patient presents with suspected community-acquired pneumonia, the physician should first assess the need for hospitalization using a mortality prediction tool, such as the Pneumonia Severity Index, combined with clinical judgment. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2004
Ostapchuk, Roberts & Haddy |
Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Infants and Children When diagnosing community-acquired pneumonia, physicians should rely mainly on the patient's history and physical examination, supplemented by judicious use of chest radiographs and laboratory tests as needed. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2004
Furman, Rayner & Tobin |
Pneumonia in Older Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Compared with community-dwelling persons, residents in long-term care facilities have more functional disabilities and underlying medical illnesses and are at increased risk of acquiring infectious diseases. Pneumonia is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in this group. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2002
Catherine M. Oliphant |
Quinolones: A Comprehensive Review With the recent introduction of agents such as gatifloxacin and moxifloxacin, the traditional gram-negative coverage of fluoroquinolones has been expanded to include specific gram-positive organisms... |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2001
Melissa H. Hunter |
COPD: Management of Acute Exacerbations and Chronic Stable Disease Outpatient management of patients with stable COPD should be directed at improving quality of life by preventing acute exacerbations, relieving symptoms and slowing the progressive deterioration of lung function... |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2002
Paul W. Ament |
Linezolid Its role in the treatment of gram-positive, drug-resistant bacterial infections... |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2001
Peter J. Carek |
Diagnosis and Management of Osteomyelitis Acute osteomyelitis is the clinical term for a new infection in bone. This infection occurs predominantly in children and is often seeded hematogenously... |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2001
John P. Manzella |
Quinupristin-Dalfopristin: A New Antibiotic for Severe Gram-Positive Infections Quinupristin-dalfopristin is a streptogramin. This class of antibiotics is an important addition to the options available for the treatment of severe infections caused by gram-positive organisms... |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2001
Richard Colgan & John H. Powers |
Appropriate Antimicrobial Prescribing: Approaches that Limit Antibiotic Resistance Physicians should be familiar with the clinical situations in which they should provide antibiotics and those in which they may safely be withheld... |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2001
Thomas Hooton & Stuart Levy |
Antimicrobial Resistance: A Plan of Action for Community Practice Antibiotic resistance was once confined primarily to hospitals but is becoming increasingly prevalent in family practice settings, making daily therapeutic decisions more challenging. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2005
Ramakrishnan & Scheid |
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Pyelonephritis in Adults There are approximately 250,000 cases of acute pyelonephritis each year, resulting in more than 100,000 hospitalizations. The most common etiologic cause is infection with Escherichia coli. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2001
Richard Kent Zimmerman |
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine for Young Children Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, approved in 2000 for use in the United States, was designed to cover the seven serotypes that account for about 80 percent of invasive infections in children younger than six years... |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2001
Cynthia S. Hayes & Harold Williamson, Jr. |
Management of Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcal Pharyngitis Bacteria are responsible for approximately 5 to 10 percent of pharyngitis cases, with group A beta-hemolytic streptococci being the most common bacterial etiology... |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2006
Wong et al. |
Guidelines for the Use of Antibiotics in Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections To help physicians with the appropriate use of antibiotics in children and adults with upper respiratory tract infection, a multidisciplinary team evaluated existing guidelines and summarized key practice points. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2005
Bamberger & Boyd |
Management of Staphylococcus aureus Infections Because of high incidence, morbidity, and antimicrobial resistance, Staphylococcus aureus infections are a growing concern for family physicians. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2003 |
Antiviral Drugs in the Immunocompetent Host: Part II. Treatment of Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections |
Nursing
March 2010
Delahanty & Myers |
3 bad bugs Acinetobacter baumannii, Panton-Valentine leukocidin positive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and infections that develop as a result of antimicrobial therapy, such as Clostridium difficile. |
Nurse Practitioner
July 2011
Lori Mertz |
Meningococcal Disease: Early Recognition is Vital to Patient Outcomes Education of healthcare professionals to improve identification and provide immediate treatment of patients with symptoms consistent with meningococcal disease will result in improved outcomes. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2001
Michael Luszczak |
Evaluation and Management of Infants and Young Children with Fever Acute febrile illness in an infant or a young child is a common clinical scenario that can be a diagnostic challenge. The evaluation is guided by the history and physical examination, along with judiciously selected screening tests... |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2000
Keith B. Holten & Edward M. Onusko |
Appropriate Prescribing of Oral Beta-Lactam Antibiotics ...Bacterial resistance against beta-lactam antibiotics is increasing at a significant rate and has become a common problem in primary care medicine... |
American Journal of Nursing
June 2008
Hart et al. |
Acute Respiratory Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance It is important that nurses understand antimicrobial resistance and learn how to help patients, family members, and friends manage acute respiratory infections appropriately. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2000
Monica Preboth |
Practice Guidelines ACIP Issues Recommendations for the 2000-2001 Influenza Season |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2001
Malcolm L. Brigden |
Detection, Education and Management of the Asplenic or Hyposplenic Patient Management of patients with these conditions includes a combination of immunization, antibiotic prophylaxis and patient education... |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2000
Nancy E. Morden & Ethan M. Berke |
Topical Fluoroquinolones for Eye and Ear Topical fluoroquinolones are now available for use in the eye and ear. For the treatment of acute otitis externa, these agents are as effective as previously available otic preparations... |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2000
Doris L. Wethers, M.D. |
Sickle Cell Disease in Childhood Part II. Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Complications and Recent Advances in Treatment |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2000
Harry D. Mckinnon |
Evaluating the Febrile Patient with a Rash The differential diagnosis for febrile patients with a rash is extensive... |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2001
Eleftherios Mylonakis |
When to Suspect and How to Monitor Babesiosis In the past decade, cases of babesiosis in humans have been reported with increasing frequency, especially in the northeastern United States. Babesiosis is a worldwide tick-borne hemolytic disease that is caused by intraerythrocytic protozoan parasites of the genus Babesia... |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2001
Alex H. Krist |
Obstetric Care in Patients with HIV Disease Appropriate management of pregnant patients who have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease can have a major impact on maternal and infant health... |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2003
Norman J. Montalto |
An Office-Based Approach to Influenza: Clinical Diagnosis and Laboratory Testing Vaccination is the primary measure for preventing morbidity and mortality from influenza. During the influenza season, family physicians must distinguish influenza from the common cold and other flu-like illnesses. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2005
Potter, Rindfleisch & Kraus |
Management of Active Tuberculosis Although the overall incidence of tuberculosis has been declining in the United States, it remains an important public health concern. Patients who present with symptoms of active tuberculosis (e.g., cough, weight loss, or malaise with known exposure to the disease) should be evaluated. |
Nursing
June 2010
Daniel A. Hussar |
New drugs 2010, part 2 In this article, you'll learn about 14 recently marketed new drugs. |
Nurse Practitioner
November 2009
Ann Marie Hart |
Treatment Strategies for Cough Illnesses in Adults Adults who experience a cough for 2 or more weeks along with vomiting or an inspiratory whooping sound should be evaluated and tested for B. pertussis infection. |
Nursing
March 2012
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2012: part I In this article, you'll learn about 11 recently approved drugs. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2003
Miller et al. |
Update on the Prevention and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published updated guidelines that provide new strategies for the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). |
Nurse Practitioner
February 2011
Jennifer M. Belavic |
Annual Drug Update: 2010 in Review In 2010, the FDA approved several new drugs and new indications for use in primary care. From new therapies for adults with rheumatoid arthritis to a combination drug for benign prostatic hyperplasia, NPs need to be aware of the latest medications now available. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2001
Ellis H. Tobin & William W. Jih |
Sporotrichoid Lymphocutaneous Infections Etiology, Diagnosis and Therapy... |
Nurse Practitioner
February 2012
Jennifer M. Belavic |
Annual drug update 2011 in review Many new medications were approved throughout 2011. This article will cover a variety of drugs that will be useful in nurse practitioner practice |
American Journal of Nursing
June 2008
Mary C. Vrtis |
Is Your Patient Taking the Right Antimicrobial? Ways in which bacteria become resistant to antimicrobials and the prevalence and costs of health care-associated infections resulting from antimicrobial resistance. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2004
Scheid & Hamm |
Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in Adults: Part II. Treatment Even though most patients with acute rhinosinusitis recover promptly without it, antibiotic therapy should be considered in patients with prolonged or more severe symptoms. |
Nursing
February 2010
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2010, PART 1 In this article, you'll learn about 16 new drugs. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2005
Mounsey, Matthew & Slawson |
Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia: Prevention and Management The recognizable appearance and the dermatomal distribution of herpes zoster (shingles) lesions usually enable a clinical diagnosis to be made easily. Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia occur mainly in older patients. |
American Family Physician
August 2001
Andy Gayle |
Tick-borne Diseases Tick-borne diseases are the most common vector-borne illnesses in the United States. Knowledge of the epidemiology and common presentations, as well as the diagnostic options and treatments available, are important issues for family physicians... |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2005
Susan A. Mehnert-Kay |
Diagnosis and Management of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections Although the incidence of urinary tract infection has not changed substantially over the last 10 years, the diagnostic criteria, bacterial resistance patterns, and recommended treatment have changed. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2001 |
Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure Caused by Systolic Dysfunction: Part II. Treatment Treatment recommendations for patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction... |
American Journal of Nursing
November 2011
Christine L. Cutugno |
The 'Graying' of Trauma Care: Addressing Traumatic Injury in Older Adults Evidence-based strategies for managing trauma and its complications in this population. |
Nursing
November 2011
Jeanne Held-Warmkessel |
Taming Three High-Risk Chemotherapy Complications A review of three common chemotherapy-associated complications that can be serious enough to require hospitalization: febrile neutropenia, chemotherapy-related nephrotoxicity, and chemotherapy-related enterotoxicity. |
Nursing
June 2011
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2011: Part 2 In this article, you'll learn about seven recently approved drugs, including: fingolimod hydrochloride, an oral drug indicated to treat patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2003
O'Brien & Halverson |
Recognition and Management of Bioterrorism Infections Familiarity with the infectious agents of highest priority can expedite diagnosis and initial management, and lead to a successful public health response to such an attack. |
