Antibiotic Overuse in Nursing Homes Could Foster “Superbugs”
Senior residential homes are breeding grounds for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, due to overprescription of antibiotics, a recent study says.
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Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics Linked to Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions
Sulfonamide antibiotics and cephalosporins are most strongly associated with serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions, according to a study published in JAMA.
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Lower Prevalence of Hematogenous PJI in SAB with Short Antibiotic Course
The following is a summary of “Prevalence and risk factors for haematogenous periprosthetic joint...
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Biomarkers may help guide antibiotic stewardship in community acquired pneumonia
1. Using either procalcitonin or c-reactive protein as a biomarker to guide antibiotic treatment...
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Socioeconomic Indices Could Reduce Over-Prescribing of Broad Antibiotics
Incorporating socioeconomic indices such as the area deprivation index into clinical decisions may refine antibiotic treatments, potentially curbing antimicrobial resistance.
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Inadequate Therapy and Delayed Newer Antibiotic Use Linked to Significantly Poorer ENT and PsA Infection Outcomes
The following is a summary of “Outcomes of inadequate empiric therapy and timing of newer...
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Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics Linked to Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions
MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Sulfonamide antibiotics and cephalosporins are most...
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Most Children With Conjunctivitis Have Rx for Topical Antibiotics Filled
WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) — More than two-thirds of children with...
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Assessing ID Physicians’ Influence on ED Antibiotic Fast-Track Program Outcomes
The following is a summary of “Quantitative analysis of the impact of infectious disease...
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CME/CE: Oral Antibiotics Linked to Fewer AEs, With Far-Reaching Implications for Immunocompromised Patients
This course discusses the safety and efficacy of oral antibiotic step-down therapy for...
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Optimizing Antibiotic Prescriptions for Pediatric CAP in Outpatient Settings
The following is a summary of “Improving Antibiotic Prescribing for Children with...
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One-Time IV Antibiotics Costly and Not Beneficial
One-time doses of IV antibiotics raised the cost of care and length of ED stay while imparting no significant benefits over oral antibiotics.
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Quantifying the increased mortality associated with delayed antibiotics in pediatric sepsis
1. Administration of antibiotics beyond 330 minutes from emergency department arrival in pediatric...
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Various Antibiotic Regimens Effective and Safe Against Treatable Gram-Negative Bacteria in Nosocomial Pneumonia
The following is a summary of “Efficacy and safety of antibiotics targeting Gram-negative bacteria...
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Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing Common in US
Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing is common with or without a plausible antibiotic indication,...
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ED Testing of All STI-Presenting Patients for Mycoplasma genitalium May Lead to Antibiotic Overuse
The following is a summary of “Comparison of two testing strategies for Mycoplasma...
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Reducing CSF Shunt Infections in Low-Risk Pediatric Patients: Evaluating AIC and IT Antibiotics
The following is a summary of “Antibiotic-impregnated catheters and intrathecal antibiotics for...
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Examining Respiratory Route for Prophylactic Antibiotics in VAP Prevention
The following is a summary of “Prophylactic Antibiotics Delivered Via the Respiratory Tract...
Read MoreOutcomes associated with initial narrow-spectrum versus broad-spectrum antibiotics in children hospitalized with urinary tract infections.
The aim of this study is to describe the proportion of children hospitalized with urinary tract infections (UTIs) who receive initial narrow- versus broad-spectrum antibiotics across children’s hospitals and explore...
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Systemic Antibiotics in First Year of Life Tied to Higher Atopic Dermatitis Risk
Systemic antibiotic exposure in the first year of life is associated with higher atopic dermatitis...
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