Study Supports Shorter Antibiotic Course for Afebrile Men With UTI
The double-blinded, placebo-controlled noninferiority study included a total of 272 afebrile men from 2 US Veterans Affairs medical centers.
All articles by Cassandra Pardini, PharmD
Removal of EHR Warning Linked to Increase in Cephalosporin Use in Patients With Penicillin Allergy
After removal of the warning, cephalosporin use increased from 17.9% to 27.0% at the intervention site.
HIV Patient’s Detectable Viremia Linked to ART-Supplement Interaction
Prior to pregnancy, her viral load had been undetectable for more than 2 years.
Case Series Describes Use of Icosapent Ethyl for COVID-19 Pneumonia
The authors described the cases of 3 patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 pneumonia who were treated with 2g of icosapent ethyl administered twice daily via a nasogastric tube.
Survey Reveals Factors Contributing to COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance
To estimate the association between attribute level and probability of choosing and receiving a vaccine, the study authors calculated the average marginal component effects sizes as well as marginal means.
Management of Remdesivir-Associated Acute Liver Failure Examined in Case Series
Remdesivir was immediately discontinued in both patients and a continuous infusion of acetylcysteine was initiated.
Risk of Cardiac Events With Azithromycin, Amoxicillin Compared
The aim of the study was to use real-world data to compare the risk of cardiac events in new users of azithromycin vs amoxicillin.
Risk of Aortic Aneurysm, Dissection With Fluoroquinolones Examined
The observational study aimed to determine the association between fluoroquinolone use and the risk of aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection while taking into account potential confounding.
COVID-19 Patients With Elevated CRP May Benefit From Steroid Therapy
The observational study, which was led by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System, aimed to assess the effect of glucocorticoid therapy on mortality and the need for mechanical ventilation in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
CDC Issues Guidance on Vaccination During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Routine vaccination should not be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to interim guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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