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Antibiotic Therapy, Appendectomy for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis
Clinical question: Is antibiotic therapy noninferior to appendectomy for treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis? Background: Previous...
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Antibiotic Stewardship and Hospitalists: How to Educate Patients on Antibiotics
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on SHM’s official blog, “The Hospital Leader,” in June 2015. “Tell me what you know about...
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Avoid Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for Severe MRSA Infections
Clinical question: Is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole equivalent to vancomycin for the treatment of severe infections caused by methicillin-...
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Childhood Bacteremia and Antibiotics Usage in the Emergency Department
How vaccination against pneumococcus has changed microbiology of pediatric bacteremia
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Patient Complexities Associated With Antibiotic Ordering
Research Review: Patient Complexities and Antibiotic Ordering
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Antibiotic Regimens Compared for Treating Uncomplicated Skin Infections
Clinical question: What are the efficacy and safety of clindamycin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) for treatment of uncomplicated...
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Children with Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis Have Similar Outcomes When Discharged with Oral Antibiotics versus Prolonged IV Antibiotics and Escape PICC Complications
Clinical question: After hospitalization for acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHOM), do children discharged with oral antibiotics have similar...
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Procalcitonin-Based Algorithm Does Not Reduce Antibiotic Use in the ICU
Clinical question Can a procalcitonin-based algorithm reduce antibiotic use in critically ill patients? Bottom line A procalcitonin-based...
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Antibiotic Therapy Guidelines for Pediatric Pneumonia Helpful, Not Hurtful
Hospitalists need not fear negative consequences when prescribing guideline-recommended antibiotic therapy for children hospitalized with...
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Antibiotic Overprescribing Sparks Call for Stronger Stewardship
Antibiotic overprescription remains a problem in the U.S. and abroad and shows no signs of slowing.