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Guidelines for Pneumonia Call for Decreased Use of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics
The impact of a clinical practice guideline for hospitalized children with community-acquired pneumonia on antibiotic selection.
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Listen to an ID specialist explains why de-escalation of antibiotics isn't a simple proposition
Infectious disease specialist and former hospitalist Leland Allen, MD, discusses the de-escalation of antibiotics and why that might not always be...
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What Is the Appropriate Use of Antibiotics In Acute Exacerbations of COPD?
Antibiotics are not recommended as empiric therapy for all patients with AECOPD
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New Mindset on Antibiotics
De-escalation strategies could improve efficiency, cost of care
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Antibiotic Overuse Linked to C. Diff Infections
Epidemiologist urges hospitalists to take minimalist approach
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Hospitalized Patients Take MRSA Home
Opportunity exists for HM to counsel patients, hospitalist says
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What is the best antibiotic treatment for C.difficile-associated diarrhea?
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What is the proper duration of antibiotic treatment in adults hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia?
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Bacterial Meningitis, Non-Specific Troponin Elevation, Antibiotics for ECOPD, VTE Update, and More
Treatment of Bacterial Meningitis with Vancomycin Ricard JD, Wolff M, Lacherade JC, et al. Levels of vancomycin in cerebrospinal fluid of adult...