Overprescribing of Antibiotics for Children Cut By More Than 50% At Clinics By Using Techniques Widely Available: Study
A new study shows already available doctor intervention tools can prevent a significant amount of antibiotic overprescribing.
Tag Archives: Antibiotic Resistance
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Overuse of Antibiotics in Children Runs Up Staggering Health Care Costs: Study
The findings of a new study reveal antibiotic overuse in children leads to increased antibiotic resistance, unnecessary side effects, and costs the health care system millions of dollars annually.
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Ten Percent of Doctors Account for 40% of Antibiotics Prescribed, CDC Finds
A new CDC study reveals 10% of doctors nationwide prescribe nearly half of antibiotics in the U.S., often for ailments which cannot be treated by antibiotics.
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New Antiseptic Treatment Could Reduce Antibiotic Use For UTIs: Study
A new study finds that an antiseptic treatment could be as effective in treating women's urinary tract infections as antibiotics, but without the risk of developing new strains of antibiotic-resistant…
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Children May Be Given Unnecessary Antibiotics to Prevent Early Onset Neonatal Sepsis: Study
A new study finds most infants with low or no risk of early onset sepsis are unnecessarily prescribed antibiotics, which can prevent the potentially fatal condition but also contributes to…
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CDC Seeks to Limit Drug-Resistant Infection Spread in Healthcare Settings With Awards to 28 Organizations
The CDC has launched a new global initiative to combat the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and infections, giving $22 million to various organizations worldwide to create a new information-sharing network.
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Microplastics and Polystyrene Pollution May Contribute To Antibiotic Resistance: Study
A new study warns that microplastics may be a breeding ground for antibiotic resistant genes.
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Lower Doses of Antibiotics and Shorter Treatment Durations Just As Effective on Children with Pneumonia: Study
A new study finds that giving children lower doses of antibiotics for shorter durations is just as effective as traditional antibiotic treatments, but could lower the risk of developing antibiotic-resistant…
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Delaying Antibiotics for Children Reduces Overuse and Stomach Problems: Study
A new study finds delaying antibiotic prescriptions for children reduces both the risks of gastrointestinal side effects and antibiotic overuse.
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Mass Zithromax Distribution Led To Increased Antibiotic Resistance: Study
A new study finds that mass distribution of Zithromax leads to an increase in antibiotic resistant bacteria.