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Shorter Prescription Stop Dates Do Not Influence Antibiotic Treatment Duration
May 21, 2021
Article
An effort to increase stewardship showed that 5-day and 10-day prescription stop dates for antibiotics did little to influence actual therapy length and outcomes.
Antibiotic Prescribing, Guideline Adherence May Vary by Care Setting
May 21, 2021
Article
An assessment from the Cleveland Clinic shows prescribing concordant to guidelines can exceed 60% in certain facilities.
Tocilizumab Could Treat Cytokine Release Syndrome in Severe COVID-19 Patients
May 20, 2021
Article
The IL-6 targeting monoclonal antibody is linked to improved inflammatory and hemodynamic markers in hospitalized patients.
Fidaxomicin, Vancomycin Provide Similar C Difficile Initial Cure, Mortality Rates
May 20, 2021
Article
A meta-analysis suggest the 2 first-line C diff therapies provide similar outcomes, yet differ in recurrent infection risk.
Pharmacist-Led Flu Shot Screening Leads to Improved Community Immunization
May 20, 2021
Article
A concerted effort to increase flu vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in more protection among a high-risk population, as well as educational opportunities for pharmacy students.
Individualized Beta-Lactam Therapy and Monitoring
May 11, 2020
Article
Elevated beta-lactam concentrations have been associated with neurotoxic adverse effects, including seizures and mental status changes.