Search results for "Antibiotics"
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
Two key questions guide H. pylori treatment
The best and most cost-effective treatments for H. pylori infection are the ones that work.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/two-key-questions-guide-h-pylori-treatment.htm
1 Jul 2018
Daily antibiotics appeared most effective for recurrent UTIs
Daily antibiotics appeared to be the most effective strategy for combating recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to a new analysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/01/2.htm
1 Oct 2013
After splenectomy, clots join infection as potential risks
Fewer splenectomies are being done, but thromboembolic disease afterward is now more recognized and therefore being diagnosed more frequently.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/splenectomy.htm
1 Apr 2017
Antibiotics reduced dyspepsia symptoms for some primary care patients
Antibiotic treatment of Helicobacter pylori reduced symptoms of functional dyspepsia for some primary care patients, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/06/5.htm
6 Dec 2011
Can we stop the superbugs?
This issue covers antibiotic resistance among bacteria, ways to teach ambulatory care during a hospital residency, and a pair of stories about geriatrics.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/05/editors.htm
1 May 2017
Macrolide antibiotics reduce exacerbations but increase antimicrobial resistance in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
The macrolide antibiotics erythromycin and azithromycin each appear to reduce exacerbations in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis but may also lead to increased antimicrobial resistance, according to two new studies in the March 27 Journal of the American Medical Association.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/04/02/4.htm
2 Apr 2013
Longer antibiotic treatment associated with more recurrence of male UTIs
Antibiotic treatment longer than a week was associated with worse outcomes for men with urinary tract infections (UTIs) compared to shorter therapy, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/12/11/6.htm
11 Dec 2012
Need grows for antimicrobial stewardship
Internists looking for a career in a growth field could consider antimicrobial stewardship. One internist recounts the ups and downs of his chosen profession.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/07/antimicrobials.htm
1 Jul 2015
Guidelines recommend judicious use of testing, antibiotics, children's tonsillectomies for strep
Most sore throats are caused by a virus, not streptococcus bacteria, and shouldn't be treated with antibiotics, suggest guidelines published this week by the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/11/2.htm
11 Sep 2012