Probiotics are not effective in preventing diarrhea associated with Clostridium difficile, according to a large study that calls into question previous findings.
Toxin identified to diagnose fatal Clostridium difficile cases
By
Ashley Carman
Sep 04, 2013
The bacterial infection Clostridium difficile is most effectively diagnosed through a method called cytotoxin assay, a new study has found.
Large study casts doubt on probiotic therapy for C. diff
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 12, 2013
Probiotics are not effective in preventing diarrhea associated with Clostridium difficile infection, according to a large study that calls into question previous findings. The findings of the U.K. study...
C. diff spotlight: Vaccine trial and caregiver checklist
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 07, 2013
Back in June, I declared medication to be the long-term care topic of the summer. But this week, a different topic has stolen the spotlight: Clostridium difficile.
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...
FDA responds to provider pressure, backs off stricter control of fecal transplants for C. diff
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 19, 2013
Individuals with treatment-resistant Clostridium difficile can undergo fecal transplants after giving informed consent, the Food and Drug Administration recently announced. This is a victory for providers,...
FDA wants to fast-track treatments for C. diff
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 13, 2013
Clostridium difficile poses a serious public health threat and potential treatments should be fast-tracked, the Food and Drug Administration stated in a newly proposed regulation.
FDA — full of poop?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 11, 2013
Every few days I read the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) news to see if there is anything relevant to eldercare that I should be aware of. Recently, I came across an extremely eye-opening item.
Depression tied to C. diff
By
Tim Mullaney
Jun 01, 2013
Depressed or lonely people are at increased risk of Clostridium difficile infection, according to research in BMC Medicine.
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...