First generic cefixime now available in CanadaTablets provide an alternative to brand name product on long-term back-order. N.L. introduces antibiotic adherence programFirst of its kind paid service focused on effective, appropriate use, addresses resistance. Vaccine combats antibiotic-resistant infections Drop in resistant disease seen after introduction of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine The dangers of decision fatigue How to avoid the impaired judgment that comes with serial decision-making On-the-spot tests reduce needless antibiotic prescriptions Research shows antibiotic use reduced more than 20%. Acid suppression ups bacterial growth Researchers raise caution over pediatric use of reflux drugs Five things I wish I’d known before starting independent practice Out on your own, you realize you’ve been shielded from certain things during training, and being the perfect doctor is harder than you had thought Updated Canadian atrial fibrillation guidelines New information on stroke prevention, periprocedural anticoagulation management, rate and rhythm control. More hand-wringing about doctor hand washing Coming up on flu season, hand-washing practices amongst doctors is back in the spotlight after the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) sets a new cleanliness goal. Antibiotics in infancy linked with childhood obesity Altered gut microbiome may hamper youngsters’ metabolism First Previous 35 36 37 38 39 Next Last