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Antibiotic Recalled
01/19/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A prescription antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis is being recalled for failing to meet impurity/degradation specifications.
A prescription antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis is being recalled for failing to meet impurity/degradation specifications.
A prescription antibiotic used...
01/19/2023
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Legislation to Fund Antibiotic Development for Superbugs Stirs Controversy
12/21/2022
Arthur Allen; Liz Szabo
The PASTEUR Act, which would provide $6 billion to pharmaceutical manufacturers to incentivize antibiotic development, has sparked support and criticism throughout the health care industry.
The PASTEUR Act, which would provide $6 billion to pharmaceutical manufacturers to incentivize antibiotic development, has sparked support and criticism throughout the health care industry.
The PASTEUR Act, which would...
12/21/2022
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Assessing Antibiotic Exposure Among Patients Admitted to VA Skilled Nursing Facility
12/08/2022
Edan Stanley
“The implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship monitoring program within the long-term care setting could assist in maximizing therapy while reducing antibiotic exposure,” found researchers.
“The implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship monitoring program within the long-term care setting could assist in maximizing therapy while reducing antibiotic exposure,” found researchers.
“The implementation of an...
12/08/2022
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Antibiotic Recalled Over Impurity Findings
02/26/2021
Ascend Laboratories is recalling nine lots of cephalexin for oral suspension because impurity results during testing were “at [the] higher side of the specification limit.”
Ascend Laboratories is recalling nine lots of cephalexin for oral suspension because impurity results during testing were “at [the] higher side of the specification limit.”
Ascend Laboratories is recalling...
02/26/2021
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Children’s Hospitals Are Partly to Blame as Superbugs Increasingly Attack Kids
01/04/2021
A growing body of research shows that overuse and misuse of antibiotics in children’s hospitals is helping fuel superbugs, which typically strike frail older adults but are increasingly infecting kids—and the pandemic is making things worse.
A growing body of research shows that overuse and misuse of antibiotics in children’s hospitals is helping fuel superbugs, which typically strike frail older adults but are increasingly infecting kids—and the pandemic is making things worse.
A growing body of research shows...
01/04/2021
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Antibiotic Tablets Recalled
06/03/2020
A Class II recall is active for a prescription antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
A Class II recall is active for a prescription antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
A Class II recall is active for...
06/03/2020
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Antibiotic Recalled
03/27/2020
A prescription antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, such as acne, urinary tract infections, and respiratory infections is being recalled.
A prescription antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, such as acne, urinary tract infections, and respiratory infections is being recalled.
A prescription antibiotic used...
03/27/2020
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Risk of Major Malformations Increased Among Pregnant Women Prescribed Macrolide Antibiotics
02/21/2020
During the first trimester of pregnancy, researchers found macrolide antibiotics increase the risk of major malformations, specifically cardiovascular malformations, compared with those who received penicillin antibiotics.
During the first trimester of pregnancy, researchers found macrolide antibiotics increase the risk of major malformations, specifically cardiovascular malformations, compared with those who received penicillin antibiotics.
During the first trimester of...
02/21/2020
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Antibiotics Likely Unneeded for Aspiration of Pancreatic Cysts
02/03/2020
Although guidelines recommend antibiotic prophylaxis before or during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of pancreatic cysts, the risk of infection from the procedure is low, a randomized controlled trial reveals.
Although guidelines recommend antibiotic prophylaxis before or during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of pancreatic cysts, the risk of infection from the procedure is low, a randomized controlled trial reveals.
Although guidelines recommend...
02/03/2020
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Two-Day Antibiotic Regimen Reduces Risk of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
12/23/2019
A 2-day course of antibiotic therapy can lower the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia among patients being treated with targeted temperature management after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with shockable rhythm, according to results of a...
A 2-day course of antibiotic therapy can lower the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia among patients being treated with targeted temperature management after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with shockable rhythm, according to results of a...
A 2-day course of antibiotic...
12/23/2019
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