Risk of bloodstream infections with indwelling peripheral catheters increase after 3 days
1. The risk of bloodstream infections (BSIs) in individuals with indwelling peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) is significantly increased after 3 ...
Tag: antibiotics
#VisualAbstract Seven Days of Antibiotic Treatment Non-inferior to 14 Days for Bloodstream Infections
1. In this randomized controlled trial, among hospitalized patients with a bloodstream infection, seven days of antibiotic treatment was found ...
The 2 Minute Medicine Podcast Episode 54
Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this ...
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Seven days of antibiotic treatment non-inferior to 14 days for bloodstream infections
1. In this randomized controlled trial, among hospitalized patients with a bloodstream infection, seven days of antibiotic treatment was found ...
Poor glycemic control may not be associated with increased outpatient antibiotic prescription rates
1. HbA1C levels were not associated with the number of antibiotic prescriptions in type 2 diabetic patients followed at primary ...
Iterum’s Sulopenem receives FDA approval for treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections
Sulopenem was superior to amoxicillin/clavulanate and ciprofloxacin in treating antimicrobial resistant uncomplicated urinary tract infections. The antibiotic was safe and ...
Use of fluoroquinolones and may increase the risk of aortic and mitral regurgitation
1. Patient data from a Taiwanese national database demonstrated that those who took fluoroquinolones had a greater risk of aortic ...
Quantifying the increased mortality associated with delayed antibiotics in pediatric sepsis
1. Administration of antibiotics beyond 330 minutes from emergency department arrival in pediatric patients with sepsis was associated with increased ...
#VisualAbstract: Computerized provider order entry prompts can reduce empiric extended-spectrum antibiotic use in patients hospitalized with urinary tract infection
Click here to read this study in JAMA. ©2024 2 Minute Medicine, Inc. All rights reserved. No works may be reproduced without ...
#VisualAbstract: Addition of metronidazole is nonsuperior to conventional antibiotic prophylaxis in preventing pelvic cellulitis and pelvic abscess after total laparoscopic hysterectomy
Click here to read this study in JMIG. ©2024 2 Minute Medicine, Inc. All rights reserved. No works may be ...