Paromomycin Topical Cream Effective in Treating Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Topical therapy with a paromomycin-based cream offered an effective treatment for cutaneous leishmaniasis.
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Point-of-Care Testing Improves Management for Urogenital Infection in Women
Point-of-care testing may improve infection management in women with urogenital infection, according to a study published in Lancet Infectious Diseases. With an estimated 357 million new curable infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, and Treponema pallidum occuring in 2012, sexually transmitted infections and other urogenital infections are a major disease burden worldwide.…
Stepped Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder Studied in People With HIV
Gradually increasing intensity of treatment reduces alcohol intake and improves HIV status
Toenail Onychomycosis: Treatment Options Evaluated
A total of 26 RCTs with 8136 patients were included in this network meta analysis.
Efficacy of Lactobacillus reuteri for Acute Gastroenteritis in Children
Among children under age 5 years with acute gastroenteritis, Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 as an adjunct to rehydration therapy did not reduce the duration of diarrhea compared with placebo.
Gentamicin Found Inferior to Ceftriaxone for Gonorrhea Treatment
Ceftriaxone remains the superior first-line treatment for gonorrhea compared with gentamicin.
Comparison of Ivermectin and Permethrin for Scabies
Investigators sought to determine whether the use of ivermectin in patients with scabies leads to improved clinical and safety outcomes compared with permethrin.
Efficacy Evaluation for Initial Maintenance Therapy in Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Oral voriconazole may be more effective than oral itraconazole for initial maintenance therapy in patients with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis, according to a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.1 Currently, there are 4 oral anti-Aspergillus agents available (itraconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole, and isavuconazole) and while various studies have evaluated treatments for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis with itraconazole and…
Rituximab-Related Serious Infections Unlikely in Multiple Sclerosis
Serious infections related to treatment with rituximab in patients with multiple sclerosis are rare and successfully resolvable.
Pharmacy Practice Managers Report Frequent Drug Shortages
More than one-third of respondents reported no administrative methods for responding to shortages.
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