Multi-drug resistance is rising in urinary E coli, analysis reveals
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 23, 2021
The task of finding effective first-line antibiotics for common urinary tract infections is becoming more difficult as antimicrobial resistance rises, a new study suggests.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Sept. 10
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 09, 2020
Despite federal safety warning, two studies fail to connect antibiotic fluoroquinolone with aortic disease … Stretching peripheral muscles during extended ventilation may ward off long-term weakness...
Providers credited for 24% drop in C. diff rates
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 02, 2020
Falling U.S. infection rates are only seen in healthcare settings and are likely due to proactive measures taken by providers, say researchers.
Cipro and related antibiotics increase MRSA risk in long-term care facilities, study shows
By
Tim Mullaney
Apr 23, 2014
Long-term care residents on a fluoroquinolone antibiotic such as Cipro are at an increased risk for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, researchers in France have found.