Grommets no better than antibiotics at stopping recurrent OM: Research However, if antibiotics are chosen as the treatment modality, continuous low-dose prophylaxis is preferred to episodic therapy.
Progress made on potential treatment for ‘superbug’ New research has discovered a way of reverting antimicrobial resistance in bacteria responsible for up to 20% of infections in ICU.
Oral furosemide a welcome addition to Prescriber Bag The diuretic has been added to the list of emergency medications following RACGP advocacy, in what GPs say is an important precedent.
Australian antibiotic prescribing remains high – despite recent drop Rates remain double those of some European nations, with disadvantaged areas in major cities among the most affected.
‘Nudge’ letters prompt sustained drop in antibiotic prescribing It is estimated GPs issued around 190,000 fewer antibiotic prescriptions as a result of the compliance campaign.
Pharmacy prescribing trial launches A controversial trial allowing pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics for UTIs has gone ahead amid renewed questions on pharmacy vaccination programs.
Cancer develops resistance to our most lethal drugs. Now we know how Combining the latest therapies with drugs that target DNA repair mechanisms could overcome cancer’s resistance to treatment.
Most Australians oblivious to ‘superbug’ threat New research reveals widespread ignorance to the dangers of antimicrobial resistance, which claimed an estimated 700,000 lives globally last year.
Are infections and antimicrobial resistance linked to pandemic deaths? Secondary bacterial infections are emerging as a risk-multiplier for coronavirus patients – with drug-resistant infections a particular threat.
‘Sham’ trial slammed after Queensland moves on pharmacy prescribing Antibiotics for urinary tract infections will be available over the counter without a prescription in Queensland by the end of the year.