Research Keyword: evidence-based guidelines

Cracks in the Curriculum: The Hidden Deficiencies in Fungal Disease Coverage in Medical Books

This study examined how well major medical textbooks cover fungal diseases, which kill millions of people annually. Researchers found that books focused on infectious diseases had much better information about fungal infections than general internal medicine textbooks. Most textbooks failed to adequately cover how to prevent fungal infections and diagnose them correctly, which could lead to delayed treatment and worse patient outcomes.

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Brazilian task force for the management of mucormycosis

Mucormycosis is a rare but deadly fungal infection that has been increasingly reported in Brazil, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Brazilian medical task force developed practical guidelines for diagnosing and treating this serious infection, which primarily affects people with uncontrolled diabetes or weakened immune systems. The key to survival is early diagnosis combined with aggressive surgery and specific antifungal medications, along with controlling blood sugar and immune system suppression.

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Cracks in the Curriculum: The Hidden Deficiencies in Fungal Disease Coverage in Medical Books

This study examined how well major medical textbooks teach doctors and medical students about fungal infections. Researchers found that books focused on infectious diseases do a much better job than general medicine textbooks in covering important information about fungal diseases. Many textbooks lack sufficient information about preventing fungal infections and diagnosing them correctly, which could lead to delayed treatment and poor patient outcomes.

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