Tag: Antibiotics
Risk of Conversion to Multiple Sclerosis Down With Minocycline
Treatment with minocycline reduces conversion to MS over six months after first demyelinating event
Modified Vancomycin May Help Fight Bacterial Resistance
New form of vancomycin attacks bacteria in three ways, helping curb threat of microbial resistance
ATS: First Abx Rx Doesn’t Work for ~25% of Pneumonia Cases
One in four adult patients do not respond to initial prescription of antibiotic treatment
Many Seniors With Nonbacterial Acute URI Prescribed Antibiotics
46 percent of patients received antibiotic prescription; 69.9 percent for broad-spectrum agents
Common Antibiotics May Increase Risk of Miscarriage
Certain medications seem safer than others, but overall danger is low, researchers say
No Proof Azithromycin Ups Odds of Ventricular Arrhythmia
Patients on azithromycin no more likely to develop ventricular arrhythmia than those on amoxicillin
Ruling Out Penicillin Allergy by Testing Inpatients Saves Money
Inpatient allergy testing led to change in antibiotic selection that was greater in intensive care unit
Long-Term Antibiotic Use May Up Risk of Colorectal Adenomas
Medications that alter gut bacteria might set stage for polyp development, researchers say
New Antibiotic Tx Beneficial After Acute Lung Function Decline in CF
Findings among children with cystic fibrosis treated either inpatient, outpatient
Quinolone Ear Drops Increase Perforation Risk With Ear Tubes
Risk of perforation may be further exaggerated by ear drops with quinolone plus corticosteroids
