Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Without Antibiotic Prophylaxis Appears Safe
Data are from the first randomized clinical trial evaluating whether prophylactic antibiotics are needed for transperineal prostate biopsy.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing for Uncomplicated Cystitis Still Occurs
Urologists appear more likely than other specialists to inappropriately treat uncomplicated cystitis, according to study findings.
Higher Fluoroquinolone Doses May Be Toxic in Advanced CKD
Guidelines recommend that clinicians prescribe fluoroquinolone at lower doses in patients with reduced kidney function.
Antibiotic Stewardship Increases Use of Guideline-Concordant Antibiotics for UTI
Researchers conducted a study to assess the effect of an antibiotic stewardship program on the use of appropriate antibiotic therapy among patients with urinary tract infections in the ED.
Safety, Efficacy of Aminoglycosides or Polymyxin Monotherapy for Complicated UTI
Researchers conducted a study to assess the safety and efficacy of aminoglycosides or polymyxin monotherapy for the treatment of adults with complicated urinary tract infections caused by extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Fluoroquinolones May Up Sudden Cardiac Death Risk in Hemodialysis
Prescribers need to weigh the clinical benefits and potential cardiac risks of respiratory fluoroquinolones and amoxicillin-based antibiotics on an individual basis.
Community-Acquired Urinary Tract Infection: Adverse Effects of Cotrimoxazole vs Fluoroquinolones
Investigators conducted a cohort study that compared adverse effects and outcomes among patients with community-acquired urinary tract infection treated with cotrimoxazole vs fluoroquinolones.
ACP Releases Practice Advice for Short-Course Antibiotics in Common Infections
The American College of Physicians convened a panel to identify best practices for the use of short-course antibiotics in the management of common infections.
Shorter Antibiotic Course Sufficient for Afebrile Men With UTIs
Findings support prescribing antimicrobials for no longer than needed.
Non-Antimicrobial Drugs Tied to Drug-Resistant Bacterial Infection
Proton pump inhibitors, beta-blockers, antimetabolites linked to infection with antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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