The Role of Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Strengthening Antimicrobial Stewardship and Improving Patient Care

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global concern, exacerbated by inappropriate and excessive use of ...

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Risks of PPIs in Critical Illness, Non-Sterile Gloves and Laceration Repairs, SSI Risk Disparities, and More

Philip Barie, MD, reviews the most recent and relevant literature on surgical infections.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

How to Overcome Unique Challenges For Stewardship in the ICU

Intensive care units are particularly challenging environments for pursuing antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in a ...

APRIL 25, 2024

Filling the Gaps in Dental, Neonatal, And Surgical Antibiotic Stewardship

Inpatient antibiotic stewardship is challenging as its scope continues to expand to include specialists.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

New Abx Reporting Requirements Went Into Effect in January

On any given day, about half of hospitalized patients receive an antibiotic, according to the CDC, which wants more ...

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Multiple Barriers Challenge Abx Stewardship for CAP

The treatment of community-acquired pneumonia in children presents significant antibiotic stewardship ...

JANUARY 26, 2024

Dr. Debra Goff: Practicing Global Antibiotic Stewardship

Dr. Debra Goff has practiced and implemented antibiotic stewardship in 38 countries on six continents. She ...

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Antibiotic Resistance and the Need for Tailored Treatment in Surgery

With the rising threat of antibiotic resistance, healthcare providers must reduce unnecessary antibiotic exposure ...

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Fine-Tuning Needed for CABP Prescribing

About 50% of people with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) may be receiving antibiotics for too long, ...

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

DOD Hospitals Not Good at Following ‘Orders’ for Stewardship

 In 2017, the DOD mandated that its hospitals establish ASPs that incorporate these CDC core elements.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Low-Hanging Fruit Offers Opportunities for Effective Primary Care Abx Stewardship

Common conditions encountered during primary care visits often are treated with overprescribed antibiotics, and ...

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Hope and Concern in Survey of Antibiotic Use During COVID-19 Pandemic

The use of key inpatient antibiotics as well as gram-negative resistance were seen during the first year of the ...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023