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In this instrumental variable analysis of community-dwelling older adults, longer antibiotic courses were not associated with an increased benefit or harm compared to shorter courses.

PCPs from clinics assigned to a low-intensity intervention combining comparative feedback with adverse event notifications had lower antibiotic prescription rates.

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global concern, exacerbated by inappropriate and excessive use of antimicrobials.

Assessing antimicrobial treatment using DASC before CDI can predict recurrence and should facilitate the selection of initial therapy for CDI.

This feasibility study showed reductions in antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory tract infections, emphasizing the efficacy of targeted, educator-led programs. Tailored healthcare strategies are vital, especially in Croatia and southeastern Europe, for promoting sustainable practices and add …

This annual review is intended to be a reference to describe the potential in vivo activity of various antimicrobial agents when the identity of the infecting ...

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Broad-spectrum antibiotics were related to an increased risk for adverse drug events among adults with CAP who were treated in the outpatient setting.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in promoting the appropriate use of broad-spectrum antibiotics to prevent antimicrobial resistance and improve patient outcomes.

A shorter duration of venetoclax treatment for newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) may enhance efficacy and reduce toxicity, according to Amir Ali, PharmD, BCOP.

Introduction The use of antibiotics such as oral clindamycin has been effective in treating bacterial infections. However, this medication often comes with significant side effects, particula...

The study also found that HSSPs minimize health costs and provide additional revenue for health systems.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Many general practitioners prescribe antibiotics for suspected community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) even when chest radiograph (CR) results are negative, according to a study published in the November/December issue of the Annals of Family Medicine. Juliette Pinot, M.D., from the Université Paris Cité and Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, and colleagues analyzed antibiotic

We see an increase in the number of people with colds and flu during the holiday season, as people get together more with others. Antibiotics are very important

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Antibiotics can decrease the diversity and number of beneficial gut bacteria, allowing harmful bacteria to overgrow, writes Dr Bhuvan Shetty

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Bloodstream infections are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Early, appropriate antibiotic therapy is important, but the duration of treatment is uncertain. In a multicenter, non...

Our bundled intervention of ASP, PCT, and BCID among adult critically ill patients with sepsis was potentially cost-effective, but with substantial decision uncertainty.

The BALANCE trial suggests that shorter treatment durations may reduce healthcare costs, antibiotic exposure, and antimicrobial resistance risk, providing an alternative for critically ill patients.

By outlining a structured approach for the development and evaluation of CDS interventions, with focus on end user engagement, efficiency and feasibility, ASP and IP professionals can leverage CDS to enhance IP/ASP quality improvement initiatives aimed to improve antibiotic utilization, diagnostic s …

For many common infectious diseases in both adult and pediatric populations, a significant body of evidence now shows that short-course antimicrobials are just as ...

CDI prevalence increased with the number of antimicrobial classes used in combination. Certain types or combinations of antimicrobials may increase the OR for CDI.

George Sakoulas, MD, offered clinical considerations for treatment selection.

Led by Shruti K. Gohil, MD, MPH, the trials examined how computerized physician order entry prompts can reduce the use of extended-spectrum antibiotics in hospitalized patients while maintaining patient safety.

Intermountain Health researchers have received a grant to address the problem of antibiotic overuse and resistance in urgent care and outpatient clinics. The $356,000 grant from Merck will launch the Intermountain ReSCORE-UC project, which will be a two-year study to better understand how to maintain proper antibiotic prescribing in outpatient settings. The goal is to […]

We present a case of a 50-year-old man with chronic kidney disease (CKD) presenting with acute diarrhea and fever. He was admitted a month prior for COVID-19, where he received antibiotics for radiographic findings of pneumonia and elevated procalcitonin. In the emergency department, his stool sampl …

The winter season is known to be a host for many different viruses