Tech Talk CE Lesson: Antimicrobial resistanceAntimicrobial stewardship in community pharmacy practice. Consider antibiotics first for appendicitis Antibiotic adherence program a success in NL Initiative involves paid pharmacist consultations, follow-up calls. C. difficile: How you can make a difference Antibiotics and PPIs flagged as risk factors in hospitals New measures to minimize antimicrobial resistance Health Canada announced last week plans to implement better controls over antibiotic use in food-producing animals. Antibiotic prophylaxis for urologic procedures New Canadian guidelines clarify when prophylaxis is needed for specific urologic procedures. Health Canada maintains fecal therapy should be restricted to trials Cites possible risk of infection as cause for concern Revised Canadian clinical practice guideline on vulvovaginitis management Provides recommendations for managing vulvovaginal candidiasis, trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginosis. Updated guidance on preventing and managing neonatal ophthalmia Healthcare professionals should advocate for rescinding mandatory ocular prophylaxis laws. Infection control: There’s an app for that Pharmacist's team at British hospital wins $104,000 prize for bedside application that has significantly reduced high-risk, broad-spectrum antibiotic prescribing. First Previous 34 35 36 37 38 Next Last