Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adopting respiratory viral panel testing led to shorter antibiotic usage and a lower risk for C. difficile ...

A new study of adolescents and young adults has found a commonly used antibiotic for skin infections, urinary tract infections, and acne is associated with an increased risk of respiratory failure.

In a recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health, researchers evaluate the effectiveness of commonly prescribed antibiotics for treating severe bacterial infections in children in Southeast ...

The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and the Infectious Diseases Society of America published a guideline in 2011 detailing recommended treatment for children with community-acquired pneumonia ...

WASHINGTON -- Michigan hospitals were able to cut down on unnecessary treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) thanks to better diagnostic stewardship, according to a study. The percentage of ...

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common complications following surgery, occurring in 2-4% of patients undergoing inpatient surgical procedures. Though often treatable, SSIs, which ...

Although the Surgical Care Improvement Program includes measures aimed at the prevention of surgical site infections, complying with those measures may not necessarily improve outcomes, according to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . OsteoRemedies announced FDA expanded indications of its Spectrum GV dual antibiotic bone cement. Spectrum GV ...

Antibiotics have been a treasure for medicine in their ability to fight infection and stop harmful bacteria. For certain high-risk groups, antibiotics are administered before routine dental visits.