Relationship Between Integrative Medicine Training and Antibiotic Prescribing Rates
Additional treatment strategies used by integrative medicine general practitioners should be assessed.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Antibiotic Prescription Trends in Outpatients Unchanged Between 2013 and 2016
Azithromycin, amoxicillin, and ciprofloxacin were among the most commonly prescribed antibiotics.
Characteristics of Antibiotic Prescribing Habits in Advanced Practice vs Physician Providers Examined
Advanced practice providers were 15% more likely to prescribe antibiotics to adult patients.
Significant Number of Hospital Patients Experience Side Effects From Antibiotic Treatment
One-fifth of those who had antibiotic-related side effects didn’t require the drugs in the first place.
Miscarriage Risks Increase with Use of Common Antibiotics
Certain medications seem safer than others, but the overall danger is low, researchers say.
Antibiotics Often Prescribed by Doctors for Patients Expecting It
These findings held true even if doctor did not suspect a bacterial infection.
Post-Cesarean Maternal Infection in 8.8% of C-Sections
The odds of maternal infection increases with black race, non-transverse uterine incision and surgery longer than 49 minutes.
Significant Number of Antibiotic Prescriptions Deemed Inappropriate
These research findings support the need to establish a goal of increased antibiotic stewardship among physicians.
Antimicrobial Policy Compliance Increases with Computer Order Entry System
After introduction of the CPOE system, improvements have been seen in surveillance, compliance and approvals.
Significant Mortality Reduction with Timely Antibiotics for Cirrhosis, UGIB Patients
There was a 30% reduction in 30-day mortality for patients with cirrhosis and UGIB receiving timely antibiotic treatments.
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