A new experimental antibiotic has stunned researchers by wiping out dangerous bacteria at concentrations roughly two orders ...

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 ...

Up to 76 percent of all outpatient antibiotic prescriptions in the United States may be inappropriate, with peak prescribing associated with the flu season. Evidence suggests that influenza vaccines ...

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 ...

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 ...

Use of antibiotics targeting gastrointestinal infections was associated with a greater risk for older-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a risk that was dose-dependant and persisted for years ...

‌Your doctor might order an antibiotic sensitivity test to find the best treatment for you when you have an infection. It helps determine both the appropriate antibiotic and dosage that you need to ...

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 ...