Tag: Antibiotics
Behavioral Interventions Can Cut Inappropriate Antibiotic Use
Significant reductions in rate of inappropriate Rx with accountable justification, peer comparison
Routine Amoxicillin Use of No Benefit in Acute Malnutrition
No difference versus placebo for nutritional recovery in children with severe acute malnutrition
Self-Reported Penicillin Allergy May Actually Be Chronic Urticaria
Penicillin allergy or other self-reported allergies should be tested, researchers say
Blood Test May Help Guide Appropriateness of Antibiotic Rx
Still in development, but doctors' office screening method could curb overprescribing
ACP, CDC Offer Antibiotic Rx Guidelines for ARTIs
Physicians' group and CDC jointly advise that the meds not be prescribed for colds, bronchitis in adults
Prophylactic Antibiotic Choice Impacts Post-Hysterectomy SSI
Increased risk of surgical site infection for those receiving β-lactam alternative, nonstandard regimen
Azithromycin Prescribed Despite Risk for QTc Prolongation
Seventy-six percent of patients prescribed one or more QTc prolonging meds plus azithromycin
Antimicrobial Stewardship Improves Outcomes for MRSA
Daily review of prescriptions linked to reduction in time to administer effective antimicrobials
Efficacy of Azithromycin in Chlamydia Remains High
Although study did not establish noninferiority of azithromycin versus doxycycline
Patients Can Safely Self-Administer IV Antibiotics at Home
Practice could save money while helping uninsured patients avoid long hospital stays, researchers say
