Tag: Antibiotics
In Utero Exposure to Antibiotics May Up Asthma Risk in Vaginally Born
Antibiotic exposure in second to third trimester, but not in first trimester, linked to increased odds of asthma at age 11
Routine Use of Antibiotics After Sinus Surgery Questioned
Small randomized trial shows similar infection rates, more diarrhea with antibiotic versus placebo after endoscopic sinus surgery
Treatment Success Seen With Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Appendicitis
Seven days of oral antibiotics noninferior to two days of intravenous followed by oral antibiotics
Single-Drug Regimen Now Advised for Uncomplicated Gonorrhea
Single 500-mg intramuscular dose of ceftriaxone recommended for uncomplicated urogenital, anorectal, pharyngeal gonorrhea
Timing of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Examined for C-Section
Risk for surgical site infection not increased for surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis after cord clamping versus before incision
Guidance Provided for Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatrics
ASPs should be established to improve antibiotic prescribing, should include specialists with pediatric expertise
Antibiotic Therapy Before Age 2 May Affect Child Health
Risk for childhood onset of health conditions increased for those with early-life antibiotic exposure
Tool Could Optimize Antibiotic Prescribing for UTI
Authors say decision support tool could help reduce antibiotic resistance by cutting use of broad-spectrum antibiotics
Some Patients Have Increase in Cardiac Events With Azithromycin
