Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern for health care providers in the United States. Researchers examined the prescription practices of antibiotics by health care providers within various patient...
Carol Chelimo, PhD, and Cameron Grand, MbChB, PhD, answered our questions about their study examining the association between early exposure to antibiotics and subsequent body mass index and the likelihood...
National guidelines recommend against the use of antibiotics in the treatment of bronchiolitis. In a recent study, researchers examined how the use of azithromycin may impact the risk of post-RSV...
With the concern of antibiotic resistance growing, treatment practices are being re-evaluated. What is your stance on prescribing fluoroquinolone as first-line therapy? Let us know by taking our poll.
In recent years, an increasing number of bacteria have become resistant to certain antibiotics. How severe do you think this issue has become? Let us know by taking our poll.
Do you know how long an individual with tuberculosis should receive first-line antibiotics to treat and prevent further spread of the infection? Find out by taking this pop quiz.
Many antibiotics are overprescribed. To prevent this and optimize antibiotic use, some practices have implemented stewardship programs. Does your practice have this type of program?
Carol Chelimo, PhD, and Cameron Grand, MbChB, PhD, answered our questions about their study examining the association between early exposure to antibiotics and subsequent body mass index and the likelihood...
Drs Carlos Arango and Jennifer Andrews from the University of Florida reflect on a 1961 Consultant article about when to prescribe antibiotics to children.