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Alternating antibiotics may help reduce resistance

April 14, 2015

Using antibiotics in various alternating patterns may be effective in reducing bacterial resistance, according to a study in PLOS Biology. Read more.

Antibiotic prescriptions more common in children on asthma drugs

May 11, 2011

Children who take an asthma drug are more likely to be prescribed an antibiotic according to a study in Pediatrics. The authors state that focusing efforts to reduce…

Antibiotic stewardship

November 3, 2019

Every nurse has a responsibility to prevent antibiotic resistance. Takeaways: Nurses have a key role to play in preventing infections and preserving the power of antibiotics. Antimicrobial resistance…

C. diff rates in healthcare settings drop for first time in a decade

July 5, 2017

Clostridium difficile rates are dropping for the first time in a decade in healthcare settings, and it’s likely due to better cleaning and antibiotic prescribing policies, authorities say.…

Do patient satisfaction ratings influence antibiotic prescribing?

October 5, 2018

By Julie Cullen, Managing Editor, American Nurse Today Is it possible that providers might prescribe antibiotics (even when they’re not necessary and won’t affect outcomes) simply because patients…

Fast biomarker tests for inflammation may reduce unnecessary antibiotics

November 6, 2014

A systematic review published in The Cochrane Library has found that using the C-reactive protein test to determine the presence of inflammation can reduce the use of unnecessary…

Lack of access to antibiotics is global challenge

April 12, 2019

Although overuse of antibiotics gets most of the attention, many people in low-and middle-income countries die because they lack access to antibiotics, according to a report from the…

Recognizing nurses’ role in antibiotic stewardship

November 8, 2018

By Julie Cullen, Managing Editor, American Nurse Today Elizabeth Monsees, PhD, RN, CIC, FAPIC I recently spoke with Elizabeth Monsees, PhD, RN, CIC, FAPIC, antimicrobial stewardship program manager…

Some antibiotics used during pregnancy may increase risk of congenital malformations

July 20, 2017

Competing interests: Anick Bérard is a consultant for plaintiffs in litigations involving antidepressants and birth defects. Flory Tsobo Muanda and Odile Sheehy report no conflicts of interest. (more…)

Study: Use of antibiotics to prevent complications from respiratory infections in children isn’t supported

February 11, 2014

An analysis published in The Cochrane Report says current evidence doesn’t provide strong support for using antibiotics to prevent ear infections and pneumonia in children with undifferentiated acute…

Superbugs trump wonder drugs

April 11, 2009

Our grandparents’ generation first witnessed the wonders of antimicrobial agents. These drugs saved millions of lives and rendered harmless a number of previously untreatable fatal illnesses. But their…

Using antibiotics effectively for acute-care patients

December 11, 2006

In the ever-escalating war between bacteria and human beings, some of the bugs are outsmarting us. Here’s what you need to know about antibiotic therapy to help reduce…

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Alternating antibiotics may help reduce resistance

Antibiotic prescriptions more common in children on asthma drugs

Antibiotic stewardship

C. diff rates in healthcare settings drop for first time in a decade

Do patient satisfaction ratings influence antibiotic prescribing?

Fast biomarker tests for inflammation may reduce unnecessary antibiotics

Lack of access to antibiotics is global challenge

Recognizing nurses’ role in antibiotic stewardship

Some antibiotics used during pregnancy may increase risk of congenital malformations

Study: Use of antibiotics to prevent complications from respiratory infections in children isn’t supported

Superbugs trump wonder drugs

Using antibiotics effectively for acute-care patients

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Alternating antibiotics may help reduce resistance

Antibiotic prescriptions more common in children on asthma drugs

Antibiotic stewardship

C. diff rates in healthcare settings drop for first time in a decade

Do patient satisfaction ratings influence antibiotic prescribing?

Fast biomarker tests for inflammation may reduce unnecessary antibiotics

Lack of access to antibiotics is global challenge

Recognizing nurses’ role in antibiotic stewardship

Some antibiotics used during pregnancy may increase risk of congenital malformations

Study: Use of antibiotics to prevent complications from respiratory infections in children isn’t supported

Superbugs trump wonder drugs

Using antibiotics effectively for acute-care patients

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