Antibiotics remain overprescribed in nursing homes — despite stewardship efforts, MDS study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 02, 2020
An analysis of Minimum Data Set assessments has found that overall antibiotic use in nursing homes did not change from 2012 to 2016. There was also an increase in use where no infection was reported.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Sept. 11
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 10, 2020
Urinary culture intervention leads to fewer antibiotic prescriptions … Sleep apnea tied to higher spine fracture risk in women … Scientists: Quiet zones in indoor spaces like dining rooms may limit...
A third of nursing home UTIs are antibiotic-resistant, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 21, 2020
Nine pathogens accounted for 90% of UTIs reported to the CDC, and 36% of infections were linked to one that was antibiotic resistant, investigators say.
Sepsis a menace for seniors with frailty; reduce antibiotics with care, say experts
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 27, 2020
A 55-year-old with severe frailty is just as likely to develop sepsis as an non-frail 85-year-old, investigators have found. Prescribers may wish to take note, they say.
More flu vaccinations equal fewer antibiotic prescriptions for seniors, say investigators
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 10, 2020
When vaccination coverage increases by 10%, antibiotic use drops significantly in the elderly, researchers report.
Providers credited for 24% drop in C. diff rates
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 02, 2020
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
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 03, 2020
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...
Nearly half of Medicaid patients’ antibiotics prescribed with ‘no clear rationale’
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 04, 2020
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
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 10, 2020
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?...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, January 2
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 01, 2020
First generics of blood thinner Eliquis approved… FDA receives $91 million funding increase for 2020 … Few pharmacies provide antibiotic disposal instructions, survey shows