Antibiotic Stewardship

An antibiotic stewardship intervention at urgent care centers was associated with lower rates of inappropriate prescribing for bronchitis and viral upper respiratory infections, although active clinician engagement is necessary, researchers found.

Using a novel approach accounting for prescriber preference, researchers found that longer durations of antibiotic therapy was not associated with greater risk of harm or benefit compared to a shorter duration.

The WikiGuidelines collaborative has published its third clinical practice guidance — this one on the prevention, diagnosis and management of UTIs.

Findings from a literature review published in Pediatrics provided more evidence that antimicrobial stewardship reduces antimicrobial use in NICUs without an increase in adverse events.

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WASHINGTON — Oral antibiotic use among adult patients was not associated with increased risk for early-onset colorectal cancer, according to data presented at Digestive Disease Week.

The average number of inappropriate antibiotics prescribed monthly decreased at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic but returned to pre-pandemic levels by late 2021, data show.

HOUSTON — A study assessing outpatient antibiotic prescribing among clinicians in Philadelphia successfully identified those considered “high-volume prescribers” who may be at risk for inappropriate antibiotic use.

Researchers identified five barriers to proper antibiotic stewardship in acne treatment and recommended the implementation of an antibiotic stewardship program, according to a study.

HOUSTON — A 6-month implementation study improved nurses’ evaluation of penicillin allergies among perioperative patients, as is recommended by the CDC for antimicrobial stewardship programs, researchers reported.