Search results for "Antibiotics"
Working together to stop superbugs
The battle against antimicrobial resistance requires a broad line of attack, prompting the CDC to fund projects to expand regional efforts against multidrug-resistant organisms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/02/working-together-to-stop-superbugs.htm
1 Feb 2020
Antibiotics better than cranberry extract to prevent recurring urinary tract infections
Prophylactic antibiotics are more effective than cranberry capsules in preventing recurrent urinary tract infections, but they do increase antibiotic resistance, Dutch researchers concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/02/2.htm
2 Aug 2011
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
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
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for acute cystitis
A 26-year-old woman is evaluated for acute cystitis of 2 days' duration. She is pregnant at 10 weeks' gestation. Following a physical exam and dipstick urinalysis, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/11/3.htm
11 Jul 2023
Tiny ticks, big myths: Lyme disease pearls
Six easy pearls can help with the growing and controversial elements of treating Lyme disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/lyme.htm
1 Jun 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
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
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
Guidance issued on antibiotic use, fall prevention in long-term care
Antibiotic recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention address leadership commitment, accountability, drug expertise, policy and practice change, tracking and reporting antibiotic use and outcomes, and education.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/22/4.htm
22 Sep 2015