Advances in optimizing the prescription of antibiotics in outpatient settings
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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.k3047
Abstract: Abstract The inappropriate use of antibiotics can increase the likelihood of antibiotic resistance and adverse events. In the United States, nearly a third of antibiotic prescriptions in outpatient settings are unnecessary, and the selection of… read more here.
Keywords: use; outpatient settings; prescription antibiotics; antibiotics outpatient ... See more keywords
Comparative Effectiveness and Harms of Antibiotics for Outpatient Diverticulitis
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DOI: 10.7326/l22-0007
Abstract: TO THE EDITOR: We read with interest Gaber and colleagues' article (1) comparing the efficacy of different antibiotics for outpatient diverticulitis. Although it is notable that they evaluated a large number of patients over a… read more here.
Keywords: outpatient diverticulitis; effectiveness harms; harms antibiotics; diverticulitis ... See more keywords