Multiple Small Feedings of the Mind

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Multiple Small Feedings of the Mind: Infectious Diseases, GERD and H pylori, and Dermatology

Session #: 858-208
Presenter(s): Judy Tung
Session Length: 1:30
Event: 2008 ACP Annual Session
Date: May 15-17, 2008

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Clinical questions to be addressed:

Infectious Disease
1. When should empiric treatment of skin and soft tissue infections cover community-acquired MRSA in the outpatient setting? What are the recommended antibiotic options?
2. When should patients undergo MRSA decolonization protocols? Which decolonization protocol is recommended?
3. What are the initial steps in assessing diabetic foot infections? What are the appropriate empiric antibiotics for mild vs. severe diabetic foot infections?
GERD and H. pylori
1. What are the clinical implications of H. pylori detection in a patient with GERD? When should it be treated?
2. What are the sequelae of long-term acid suppression with PPIs? When should these patients be screened for vitamin deficiency?
3. Which patients with GERD should have endoscopy to exclude Barrett's esophagus?
Dermatology
1. What are the risks associated with calcineurin inhibitors (pimecrolimus and tacrolimus?) When would you choose either of these treatments over topical steroids in the treatment of atopic dermatitis?
2. What is the best therapeutic approach to patients with chronic hand dermatitis?
3. What is the best evidence-based treatment for adult acne? What is the recommended work-up prior to initiating treatment?
Dermatology
1. What are the risks associated with calcineurin inhibitors (pimecrolimus and tacrolimus?) When would you choose either of these treatments over topical steroids in the treatment of atopic dermatitis?
2. What is the best therapeutic approach to patients with chronic hand dermatitis?
3. What is the best evidence-based treatment for adult acne? What is the recommended work-up prior to initiating treatment?
Dermatology
1. What are the risks associated with calcineurin inhibitors (pimecrolimus and tacrolimus?) When would you choose either of these treatments over topical steroids in the treatment of atopic dermatitis?
2. What is the best therapeutic approach to patients with chronic hand dermatitis?
3. What is the best evidence-based treatment for adult acne? What is the recommended work-up prior to initiating treatment?

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