Antibiotic Stewardship

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Canadian study evaluated clinical, economic outcomes after clinical pharmacist services were added to two general surgical wards.

A Canadian Paediatric Society statement discusses the use of azithromycin for upper and lower respiratory tract infections in otherwise healthy children.

Targeted cuts are best, but Canada lacks needed data

Over the past few years, use of antimicrobial medical devices has increased. A key driver for the adoption of antimicrobial products is the need to eliminate healthcare-associated infections, particularly surgical site infections and their associated grievous outcomes.

The Canadian Thoracic Society, in conjunction with the Lung Association and the Public Health Agency of Canada, is introducing the 7th edition of the Canadian Tuberculosis Standards.