Proton-pump inhibitors increase risk of nosocomial C. diff infection: study
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 23, 2013
People who take proton-pump inhibitor medications are at increased risk for developing a Clostridium difficile infection, according to a recently published study that supports previous findings.
Powerful duo fights C. diff
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 01, 2013
Antibiotics often aren’t enough to combat Clostridium difficile. But when combined with probiotics, or “good” bacteria, the results are striking. The treatment combo lessens the likelihood...
Facilities need better reviews of antibiotic use, expert says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2013
Skilled nursing facility administrators need to do a complete review of antibiotics to better combat multi-drug resistant organisms, an infection control expert said in May.
Probiotics reduce risk of C. diff symptoms by 64%, researchers say
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 03, 2013
Long-term care facilities dealing with an outbreak of Clostridium difficile have a good chance of reducing symptoms of the infection by administering probiotics, according to a recently released comprehensive...
Stomach acid drugs raise risk of C. diff
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2013
Stomach acid is often treated with medications such as Pepcid, but that could put long-term care residents or hospitalized patients at risk for Clostridium difficile, according to a new analysis.
Limiting use of common antihistamines could reduce C. diff in facilities, researchers say
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 29, 2013
Taking antihistamines such as Tagamet, Pepcid and Zantac increases the risk that people in healthcare settings will be infected with Clostridium difficile, according to a recently published study.
‘Fake stool’ a possible aid for C. diff patients
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 10, 2013
A pair of Clostridium difficile patients were cured through introduction of a super-probiotic synthetic stool called RePOOPulate, leading researchers to express hope that the treatment can be adopted on...
Bloodstream infection test wins FDA approval
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 29, 2012
The Food and Drug Administration approved a test Wednesday that can help physicians diagnose an infection and select the proper antibiotic much more rapidly than with existing tests.
Antacids linked to higher risk of c. diff, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
May 17, 2012
Use of proton pump inhibitors, which have medications used to suppress stomach acid, can increase the risk of Clostridium difficile infections, especially when combined with antibiotics, a new study finds.
Combining blood pressure drugs with antibiotics could be risky for seniors, study says
Jan 19, 2011
Older adults who take blood pressure drugs called calcium channel blockers could experience severe drops in blood pressure if also given antibiotics such as erythromycin (brands like E-Mycin) or clarithromycin...