Philip D. Sloane, M.D., MPH and Sheryl Zimmerman, Ph.D.

Most recent articles by Philip D. Sloane, M.D., MPH and Sheryl Zimmerman, Ph.D.

Antibiotics in LTC: Changing from ‘Just in case’ to ‘Only when needed’
Antibiotics in LTC: Changing from ‘Just in case’ to ‘Only when needed’
By
Philip D. Sloane, M.D., MPH and Sheryl Zimmerman, Ph.D.
Mar 01, 2017

Prior to the discovery of antibiotics, the most common cause of death was infection. There was no good treatment for pneumonia, complications of urine or ear infections were common, and many people died...