UTI Recurrence in Pediatric Patients: Antibiotic Treatment Duration Examined
In pediatric patients, the duration of antibiotic treatment for uncomplicated UTI was not significantly associated with UTI recurrence.
All articles by Cassandra Pardini, PharmD
Several Antibiotics Linked to Hypoglycemia Despite Accounting for Glucose-Lowering Medications
Several antibiotics were found to be associated with hypoglycemia even after accounting for concomitant use of glucose-lowering medications.
Nebulized Normal Saline Evaluated for Acute Viral Bronchiolitis
Nebulized normal saline, which is often used as a placebo in clinical trials evaluating therapies for acute viral bronchiolitis, may be an active treatment for this condition.
Effectiveness of Postexposure Vaccination Evaluated
The effectiveness of post-exposure vaccination for protection against infectious disease was explored in a recently published review in the journal Epidemiologic Reviews.
Does Continuous PPI Use Increase the Risk for Enteric Viral Infections?
Patients on continuous PPI therapy may be at increased risk of developing acute gastroenteritis during the winter season.
Concomitant Stimulant, Quinolone Use May Increase Risk of Cardiac Symptoms
There appears to be an increased risk of cardiac symptoms, but not cardiac arrhythmias, in patients using stimulants and quinolone antibiotics concomitantly.
Review Estimates Costs Associated With Herpes Zoster Among US Adults
Herpes zoster is a substantial societal burden that results in significant direct, indirect, and psychosocial costs, according to the findings of a recently published systematic review.
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