Surgery

Prophylactic antimicrobials overused in urologic surgery

(HealthDay)—Utilization patterns indicate that antimicrobial prophylaxis is overused for urological surgeries in the community practice setting, according to research published in the February issue of The Journal of Urology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New drug candidates show promise for cure for Chagas disease

A team of researchers from Canada has developed a class of compounds which may help eradicate a neglected tropical disease that is currently hard to kill in its chronic form. The research was published ahead of print in Antimicrobial ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Finafloxacin for the treatment of urinary tract infections

Results from a double-blind phase 2 clinical study show that finafloxacin was a more effective and safe option than ciprofloxacin for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections and acute pyelonephritis. This research ...

Medications

Inappropriate use of antibiotics in ERs remains high for adults

(HealthDay)—For patients presenting to the emergency department with acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI), inappropriate utilization of antibiotics has decreased for children, but not for adults, according to a study ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

ACG: Drug-induced liver injury mainly due to antimicrobials

(HealthDay)—Idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is mainly caused by antimicrobials and herbal and dietary supplements (HDS), according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, ...

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