Antimicrobial-resistant infections
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Quinolones and tendon health: Third-generation drugs may be safer
But the study design and execution had some limitations.
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Malaria resistant to artemisinin emerging in Africa
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New guidelines on antibiotic prescribing focus on shorter courses
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Rural women receive antibiotics for longer than necessary for UTIs
Women in rural areas are more likely than are those in urban areas to be prescribed inappropriate antibiotics or antibiotics for longer than...
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Ceftolozane-tazobactam found effective in critically ill patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections
The primary outcome of the study was to assess the efficacy and toxicity of C/T therapy.
Conference Coverage
Antibiotic prescribing: How to manage patient pressures
A variety of techniques can be employed to alter patient expectations and reduce antibiotic prescribing.
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C. difficile control could require integrated approach
Australian researchers call for a One Health approach to limit spread.
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Real-world safety, efficacy found for fecal transplants
The study didn't yield any findings on indications other than Clostridioides difficile. "In no way, shape, or form does it mean you can use it for...
Feature
Antibiotic resistance: Personal responsibility in somewhat short supply
Many primary care physicians are not making the connection between themselves and the larger issue.
Article
ID dermatology: Advancements, but new challenges, over 50 years
One of the biggest wins for ID dermatology over the last 5 decades has been herpes. It started with the approval of acyclovir in 1981.
Latest News
Antibiotic resistance rises among pneumococcus strains in kids
Evolution is at work in the emergence of vaccine-resistance serotypes not included in the PCV-13 vaccine.