Rapid Diagnostic Technologies Can Play a Role in Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs
December 9, 2019
RDTs can improve outcomes and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.
Antibiotic Resistance
CDC 2019 Antibiotic Stewardship Update and Next Steps
December 9, 2019
Health systems urged to adopt antibiotic stewardship programs by March 2020.
Lefamulin Could Be Vital in the Pneumonia Fight
October 11, 2019
The drug comes at a time when antibiotic resistance worries are high. Here’s why it matters.
Antimicrobial Stewardship: Protecting Global Health
September 19, 2019
Programs shown to improve patient outcomes, reduce antibiotic resistance, and decrease healthcare costs.
Antibiotic Counseling Pearls for the Community Setting
September 19, 2019
CRP Blood Test May Help Reduce Antibiotics Prescribed for COPD Flare-Ups
September 6, 2019
Prescriptions for COPD contribute to antimicrobial resistance.
FDA Approves Lefamulin for Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
August 19, 2019
New pleuromutilin antibiotic IV and oral tablets.
Wales Tests Antibiotic Prescriptions Handled by Pharmacists
April 4, 2019
"Test and treat" scheme reducing stress on general practitioners.
