#Antibiotics indiscriminately slaughter bacteria & alter the gut microbiome. It can take up to a year to restore harmony. Some scientists believe the gut never fully recovers from a prescription of antibiotics. Take them when you need them, but not for a virus. #health
Data from the 2021 Aged Care National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey shows that 42% of antimicrobials prescribed to #agedcare residents were used for prolonged durations, which is rarely required.
Read the #AURA2023 report: ow.ly/gvsG50QfkJq#ACNAPS#AMR
Studies of incidence of "rebound" after nirmatrelvir/r treatment for Covid are now much more commensurate with what's seen in clinical practice -- 20-30%.
The low estimates from earlier studies (in particular the RCTs) was from insufficient testing.
doi.org/10.1093/cid/ci… 1/4
MEDIA RELEASE | The Commission has today released Australia's most comprehensive report on antimicrobial use and resistance trends.
Find out about potential harms from antibiotics and the ongoing threat of #AMR.
Read highlights in the #AURA2023 report. ow.ly/qIGS50Q7f4E
85% of reported antimicrobial allergy labels are inaccurate. Allergy labels negatively impact on antimicrobial prescribing, resistance, patient outcome, length of stay and healthcare cost. #AMR#AMS#AAW2023#WAAW2023#Penicillinallergy#AMSCCS
A world-first trial has discovered millions of Australians who thought they were allergic to a life-saving antibiotic may not be. Researchers found 95 per cent of patients avoiding penicillin have grown out of it. youtu.be/5HT24bprjtY@rochelleebrown1#7NEWS
Thanks to @ABsteward for finding the latest Shorter Is Better RCT! 4 vs. 8 days post source control for cIAI (cholangitis in this case). The 3rd cIAI study, not including 2 other perfed appy studies. Tables updated.
bradspellberg.com/shorter-is-bet…
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