Blastomycosis is a rare fungal infection that commonly involves the lungs and skin. Acute blastomycosis can resolve spontaneously without treatment; however, antifungal treatment can hasten recovery. Treatment of choice is itraconazole 200-400 mg daily for 6-12 months, and severe pulmonary or disseminated blastomycosis is treated with IV amphotericin B followed by an oral azole.

A detailed marketing strategy that focuses on a specific goal can increase the reach of a practice. Whether the practice is large, small or mid-sized, and regardless of the number of years in business - newly launched or established - every business can benefit from public relations and marketing. An effective marketing plan can help grow your client portfolio, increase awareness of your business in the community and be a cost-effective way of increasing revenue.

As treating psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with biologic agents becomes more common, it is important for physicians and patients to be aware of potential side effects and how to effectively manage them. Injection site and infusion reactions and infections are of primary concern. Patients receiving biologic therapy should also be monitored for abnormal laboratory values. Most biologics are well tolerated and the most common side effects are mild, very manageable and generally do not necessitate discontinuing therapy.