More flu vaccinations equal fewer antibiotic prescriptions for seniors, say investigators
When vaccination coverage increases by 10%, antibiotic use drops significantly in the elderly, researchers report.
Antibiotic Stewardship
Providers credited for 24% drop in C. diff rates
Falling U.S. infection rates are only seen in healthcare settings and are likely due to proactive measures taken by providers, say researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, March 4
Drugmakers scrambling to thwart a coronavirus pandemic … New antivirals are highly effective in combating Hepatitis C infections … Repeat antibiotic prescribing linked to higher hospital admission risk
Nearly half of Medicaid patients’ antibiotics prescribed with ‘no clear rationale’
Among millions of antibiotic fills tracked, many had no recent claims for a clinician encounter or a link to an infection diagnosis, say investigators.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, January 13
Watch the kidneys: Heart disease linked to a higher risk of renal failure … Combining antibiotics may promote resistance, study finds … Could synthetic neuron cells replace those lost to Parkinson’s? … Advocacy group decries stalled prostate cancer death rate, ‘mixed messaging’ on screening
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, January 2
First generics of blood thinner Eliquis approved… FDA receives $91 million funding increase for 2020 … Few pharmacies provide antibiotic disposal instructions, survey shows
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, December 12
Inappropriate antibiotics given to 22% of seniors … Use of pain, sleep meds increases frailty risk in the elderly … Triplet study shows that genes aren’t the only factor in Alzheimer’s risk
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, Nov. 7
Dodgy diet affects daytime drowsiness … Shortened sleep may negatively affect women’s bone health … Researchers find link between glaucoma and brain degeneration … Poll: many seniors misuse antibiotics
Clinical Briefs for Monday, October 28
Algorithm identifies cancer patients in need of advance care planning … Certified infection preventionists beget better antibiotic stewardship programs … Upcoming flu season may be severe, based on Australia’s early stats … Tuberculous infection is not life-long in most people
Poor pneumonia outcomes linked to excessive use of broad-spectrum antibiotics
Over-use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can result in poor outcomes and a higher risk of death for people with pneumonia.
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