Antibiotics when used to treat bacterial infections promote antibiotic resistance, increase the likelihood of preventable drug-related adverse events and increase the use and cost of health care services.
In this retrospective cohort study that included 852 primary care physicians in Quebec, Genevieve Cadieux MSc and colleagues found that international medical graduates, physicians with high practice volumes and those who were in practice longer were more likely to prescribe antibiotics inappropriately.
Daily Antibiotics may Not Prevent Future Urinary Tract Infections Risk in Kids
Taking antibiotics daily to prevent future urinary tract infection after a first childhood infection may not be such a good idea, for not only does it not help, but it may also end
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