Search results for "Antibiotics"
ACP supports White House antibiotic stewardship forum
Today ACP is participating in a White House forum on antibiotic stewardship, where commitments are being announced to implement changes over the next 5 years to slow the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, detect resistant strains, preserve the efficacy of existing antibiotics, and prevent the spread of resistant infections.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/02/5.htm
2 Jun 2015
5 key takeaways from vaping crisis
The electronic cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) crisis has reached critical mass, sending thousands to the hospital and sometimes proving fatal.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/5-key-takeaways-from-vaping-crisis.htm
1 Mar 2020
Reduced antibiotic prescribing for self-limiting respiratory tract infections not linked to large increase in serious bacterial infections, study finds
The authors estimated that a general practice with 7,000 patients could expect to see 1.1 additional case of pneumonia annually and 0.9 additional case of peritonsillar abscess per decade if it reduced the proportion of respiratory tract infections resulting in antibiotics prescribed by 10%.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/07/12/2.htm
12 Jul 2016
Top 10 medical myths, busted
Ten medical myths persist despite all the evidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/top-10-medical-myths-busted.htm
1 Jun 2019
Antibiotic prescription rates similar, often inappropriate, for telemedicine and office visits
Both settings had high rates of inappropriate prescribing for conditions such as bronchitis, raising concerns about increased health care costs and antibiotic resistance, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/02/4.htm
2 Jun 2015
Macrolide antibiotics may be associated with a small increased risk for cardiovascular complications
While the absolute risks for sudden cardiac death and ventricular tachyarrhythmias were small, macrolides are 1 of the more commonly used antibiotic groups in many countries, and millions of patients are prescribed these drugs annually.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/10/5.htm
10 Nov 2015
New drugs approved for C. diff, HIV
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/new-drugs-approved-for-c-diff-hiv.htm
1 Feb 2023
Antibiotic use confers up to tenfold risk of C. diff infection
A patient's risk of developing Clostridium difficile infection is 7 to 10 times higher during antibiotic therapy and in the month after stopping, and an elevated risk still exists three months after stopping antibiotics, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/13/5.htm
13 Mar 2012
Research challenges diverticulitis dogma
The past decade has seen research on diverticulitis that may help physicians take better care of patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/research-challenges-diverticulitis-dogma.htm
1 Jul 2018
Antibiotic resistance lasts up to a year
Metronidazole injection recalledRotarix OK for use again
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/25/5.htm
25 May 2010