Articles Tagged With: antibiotics
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Managing Appendicitis Medically
A multicenter, randomized trial showed that 10 days of antibiotics results in comparable outcomes as surgery. Three in 10 patients treated with antibiotics required surgery within 90 days.
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HHS Releases Latest Iteration of Antibiotic Resistance Action Plan
The new plan includes details about stronger and more evidence-based activities that have reduced antibiotic resistance, such as optimizing the use of antibiotics in human and animal health settings, that public health officials can lean on to drive progress.
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Antibiotics for Traveler’s Diarrhea
International travel carries a risk of colonization by antimicrobial-resistant intestinal flora. The use of a quinolone, but not a macrolide, during travel further increases the risk of acquisition of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae.
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Antibiotic Use in COVID-19 Patients
Fifty-seven percent of patients with COVID-19 infection treated at 38 hospitals in Michigan received early empiric antibiotics, although researchers documented community-onset bacterial coinfection in only 3.5%.
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Early Trial Results Suggest Many Acute Appendicitis Patients Could Safely Delay or Avoid Surgery
In a study, 70% of patients with appendicitis who were treated with antibiotics avoided surgery at 90 days. This creates possibilities for patients and providers for a common diagnosis in the ED.
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Evaluation and Treatment of Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the ICU
Community-acquired pneumonia is a common cause for hospital admission. This article serves to summarize new updates in the definition, prognosis, and treatment, specifically of bacterial, severe community-acquired pneumonia.
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HHS Releases Latest Iteration of Antibiotic Resistance Action Plan
New edition builds on similar plan that preceded it, success hinges on proper resource allocation.
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Antibiotic Use in COVID-19 Patients
Fifty-seven percent of patients with COVID-19 infection treated at 38 hospitals in Michigan received early empiric antibiotics, although only 3.5% of patients had documented community-onset bacterial co-infection.
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Antibiotic Stewardship: Who’s Responsible?
A joint Pew/AMA survey about resistance and prescribing habits sheds light on provider attitudes and the work ahead.
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Improving Sepsis Outcomes: Raising the Bar
In addition to compliance with the sepsis bundles, how can critical care providers revolutionize and individualize sepsis care for optimal results?