Microbiome-Based Enema Effective for Recurrent C. difficile

A stool-based enema composed of a broad variety of microbes (RBX2660, Rebiotix/Ferring) was up to 84% effective in ...

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Prior P. aeruginosa Infection Signals Risk for Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Patients with recent Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection or colonization are at higher risk for ...

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Prospective Audit and Feedback Decreases Suboptimal Antibiotic Rx Upon Discharge

Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) can assist in ensuring medicines, particularly antimicrobials, are ...

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Antimicrobial Stewardship Can Increase Treatment Adherence, Decrease Rate of CDI

The retrospective study from Barnes-Jewish Hospital, in St. Louis, focused on the effect of CDI treatment ...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Are Shoes a Vector for C. difficile Infections?

Strongly consider washing your hands next time you tie your shoelaces. According to an international study of ...

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Did COVID-19 Permanently Change Hand Hygiene Practices? Likely Not, Study Finds

COVID-19 made everyone realize the importance of hand hygiene, but did the message stick?

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Nationwide Initiative Leads to Big Drops in Antibiotic Prescribing

A nationwide initiative targeting prescribing culture in ambulatory settings has yielded significant reductions in ...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccinations Slash Cases Among Health Care Workers

A new study has shown a strong correlation between vaccinating health care workers (HCWs) and COVID-19 ...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Antibiotic Stewardship Efforts Persist and Succeed Despite Pandemic

After an initial spike in antibiotic prescribing at Veterans Affairs’ centers during the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Rehospitalization for CDI Common; Appropriate Patient Follow-up Often Lacking

Recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection is common, yet few clinicians follow up with these patients.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021