R Colgan

Summary

Affiliation: University of Maryland
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Appropriate antimicrobial prescribing: approaches that limit antibiotic resistance
    R Colgan
    Department of Family Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201, USA
    Am Fam Physician 64:999-1004. 2001
  2. ncbi Diagnosis and treatment of acute pyelonephritis in women
    Richard Colgan
    Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Am Fam Physician 84:519-26. 2011
  3. ncbi Urinary tract infections: Roundtable discussion and case studies
    R Colgan
    University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Postgrad Med 108:16-22. 2000
  4. ncbi Urinary tract infections. Current approaches, future directions
    R Colgan
    University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Postgrad Med 108:7-15. 2000
  5. ncbi Risk factors for trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole resistance in patients with acute uncomplicated cystitis
    Richard Colgan
    Department of Family Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Antimicrob Agents Chemother 52:846-51. 2008
  6. ncbi Asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults
    Richard Colgan
    Dept of Family Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201, USA
    Am Fam Physician 74:985-90. 2006
  7. ncbi Antiviral drugs in the immunocompetent host: part I. Treatment of hepatitis, cytomegalovirus, and herpes infections
    Richard Colgan
    Department of Family Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, USA
    Am Fam Physician 67:757-62, 675. 2003
  8. ncbi Diagnosis and treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis
    Richard Colgan
    University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
    Am Fam Physician 84:771-6. 2011
  9. ncbi The skin disorders of pregnancy: A family physician's guide
    Matthew Bremmer
    Department of Dermatology Residency Program, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD USA E Mail
    J Fam Pract 59:89-96. 2010
  10. ncbi Antiviral drugs in the immunocompetent host: part II. Treatment of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus infections
    Richard Colgan
    University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Am Fam Physician 67:763-6, 675. 2003

Detail Information

Publications13

  1. ncbi Appropriate antimicrobial prescribing: approaches that limit antibiotic resistance
    R Colgan
    Department of Family Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201, USA
    Am Fam Physician 64:999-1004. 2001
    ..Physicians should understand the motivations of patients who are seeking antibiotics and provide education, empathy and alternative treatments...
  2. ncbi Diagnosis and treatment of acute pyelonephritis in women
    Richard Colgan
    Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Am Fam Physician 84:519-26. 2011
    ..Several antibiotic regimens can be used for inpatient treatment, including fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides, and cephalosporins...
  3. ncbi Urinary tract infections: Roundtable discussion and case studies
    R Colgan
    University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Postgrad Med 108:16-22. 2000
    ..The authors also discussed the relevance of treatment guidelines...
  4. ncbi Urinary tract infections. Current approaches, future directions
    R Colgan
    University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Postgrad Med 108:7-15. 2000
    ..Given these risks and the public health burden associated with the condition, it is important that clinicians have up-to-date information regarding the classification, symptoms, pathogenesis, and empiric treatment of UTIs...
  5. ncbi Risk factors for trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole resistance in patients with acute uncomplicated cystitis
    Richard Colgan
    Department of Family Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Antimicrob Agents Chemother 52:846-51. 2008
    ..TMP-SMX r isolates were more likely to belong to CGA. Knowledge of these risk factors for TMP-SMX resistance could facilitate the accurate selection of empirical therapy...
  6. ncbi Asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults
    Richard Colgan
    Dept of Family Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201, USA
    Am Fam Physician 74:985-90. 2006
    ..Treating asymptomatic bacteriuria in patients with diabetes, older persons, patients with or without indwelling catheters, or patients with spinal cord injuries has not been found to improve outcomes...
  7. ncbi Antiviral drugs in the immunocompetent host: part I. Treatment of hepatitis, cytomegalovirus, and herpes infections
    Richard Colgan
    Department of Family Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, USA
    Am Fam Physician 67:757-62, 675. 2003
    ..Studies have shown that antiviral treatment can prevent prolonged post-herpetic neuralgia, although this use remains controversial...
  8. ncbi Diagnosis and treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis
    Richard Colgan
    University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
    Am Fam Physician 84:771-6. 2011
    ..Urine cultures are recommended in women with suspected pyelonephritis, women with symptoms that do not resolve or that recur within two to four weeks after completing treatment, and women who present with atypical symptoms...
  9. ncbi The skin disorders of pregnancy: A family physician's guide
    Matthew Bremmer
    Department of Dermatology Residency Program, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD USA E Mail
    J Fam Pract 59:89-96. 2010
    ..Treat intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy with ursodeoxycholic acid, which likely reduces serum bile acids as well as associated fetal morbidity and mortality...
  10. ncbi Antiviral drugs in the immunocompetent host: part II. Treatment of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus infections
    Richard Colgan
    University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Am Fam Physician 67:763-6, 675. 2003
    ..Ribavirin has been used in some high-risk infants to treat respiratory syncytial virus infections, and palivizumab can be used for prophylaxis...
  11. ncbi Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: a primary care consensus guideline
    Stephen Brunton
    Department of Family Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Calif, USA
    Am J Manag Care 10:689-96. 2004
    ..CONCLUSION: Although all AECB patients should receive supportive care, only patients with at least 1 key symptom and 1 risk factor should receive antibiotic therapy...
  12. ncbi Time to symptom relief for uncomplicated urinary tract infection treated with extended-release ciprofloxacin: a prospective, open-label, uncontrolled primary care study
    Ira Klimberg
    Florida Foundation for Healthcare Research, Ocala, FL 34474, USA
    Curr Med Res Opin 21:1241-50. 2005
    ..Time to return to normal daily activities was also evaluated...
  13. ncbi Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults
    Lindsay E Nicolle
    University of Manitoba, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Clin Infect Dis 40:643-54. 2005