Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
GPs given tools to combat antibiotic overuse
A pilot program aimed at stemming antibiotic resistance has successfully reduced prescribing rates among participating doctors.
Jun 24, 2016
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Cardiology
Antibiotic prophylaxis proves cost-effective for patients at risk of fatal heart infection
A new study has shown guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) advising dentists to stop prescribing antibiotics before invasive treatment may not have been efficient or cost-effective.
Nov 16, 2016
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Pediatrics
Researchers uncover motivations for the high level of prescribed antibiotics for children's coughs
Researchers from the University of Bristol have investigated what leads to high use of antibiotics for children with coughs and found the motives for their use are complex but centre around children being vulnerable.
Jul 9, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Guidance provided for antibiotic stewardship in pediatrics
(HealthDay)—In an American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement, published online Dec. 28 in Pediatrics, guidance is provided for inpatient and outpatient antibiotic stewardship.
Dec 28, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Antibiotics: Why asking doctors' to prescribe less is futile
An 85-year-old woman with dementia is admitted to hospital with worsening confusion, new urinary incontinence and constipation. These symptoms suggest a urinary tract infection, but the doctor treating her has a dilemma because ...
Apr 29, 2019
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Medications
Written 'report card' decreases dentists' antibiotic prescriptions
Dentists are less likely to prescribe antibiotics after they receive a personalised report detailing their past prescription rates, according to a randomised controlled trial of UK dentists published in PLOS Medicine, by ...
Aug 30, 2016
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Medications
Perception that antibiotics are harmless is widespread
A new study of decision-making about the use of antibiotics in medicine has found that the mistaken belief that antibiotics are harmless is widespread, especially among patients. Clinicians and patients alike are influenced ...
May 31, 2018
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Medications
Doctors still prescribe antibiotics too often, study finds (Update)
Repeated warnings that antibiotics don't work for most sore throats and bronchitis have failed to stop overuse: U.S. doctors prescribed these drugs for most adults seeking treatment at a rate that remained high over more ...
Oct 3, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Antibiotic prescribing influenced by team dynamics within hospitals
Antibiotic prescribing by doctors is influenced by team dynamics and cultures within hospitals.
Nov 15, 2018
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Medications
Health care savings: Reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions
Inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions are a major public health concern, costing millions of dollars in unnecessary health care costs annually and contributing to the problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Still, despite ...
Jan 27, 2014
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