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The impact of meropenem shortage and post-prescription review and feedback on broad-spectrum antimicrobial use: An interrupted time-series analysis

Infection Prevention in Practice
Summary: Background: Meropenem (MEPM) holds significance in treating severe infections and drug-resistant bacteria. There are concerns that antimicrobial shortages may lead to the use of alternative antimicrobials that are less effective and safer.
Kohei Maruyama, Kiyoshi Sekiya, Noriyuki Yanagida, Shuhei Yasuda, Daisuke Fukumoto, Satoshi Hosoya, Hiromitsu Moriya, Motoko Kawabe, Tatsuya Mori   +8 more
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Management of Periodontal Abscesses and Endodontic‐Periodontal Lesions—A Systematic Review

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate the management of periodontal abscesses and endodontic‐periodontal lesions (EPLs). Methods Seven focused questions addressed outcomes such as pocket depth (PD), bleeding on probing (BOP), tooth loss or ovoid elevation. The literature search covered three electronic databases and manual sources for intervention studies.
Henrik Dommisch, Daniela Hoedke, Marina Dourou, Elena Calciolari, David Herrera, Selena Toma   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Medical Clinics of North America, 2018
Sharon Tsay, Keith Hamilton
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Appropriateness of Antibiotic Prescriptions for Urinary Tract Infections [PDF]

, 2020
Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a common indication for antibiotic use in the emergency department (ED). With antibiotic resistance on the rise, it is essential that antibiotics be prescribed appropriately for UTIs.
Chardavoyne, Paige, Kasmire, Kathryn E.
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Deep and disseminated dermatophytosis in immunocompromised populations—A systematic review

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, EarlyView.
Dermatophyte infections of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue (i.e. deep dermatophytosis)—associated with secondary complications including pseudomycetoma and systemic dissemination—affect vulnerable populations with primary or acquired immunodeficiencies.
Aditya K. Gupta, Tong Wang, Susmita, Ditte Marie L. Saunte, Roderick Hay, Vincent Piguet   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimising antimicrobial prescription in hospitals by introducing an antimicrobial stewardship programme in Hong Kong: Consensus statement [PDF]

, 2006
Objective. To discuss the implementation of an 'antimicrobial stewardship programme' as a means to improve the quality of antimicrobial use in a hospital setting in Hong Kong. Participants. Consensus working group on 'antimicrobial stewardship programme',
Cheng, JCF, Ching, PTY, Ho, PL, Kwan, JKC, Lam, R, Lim, WWL, Seto, WH, Tong, WCY, Tse, CWS, Wu, TC, Yung, R   +10 more
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The Generics Revolution and the New Economic Geography of the Global Pesticide Industry

Journal of Agrarian Change, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The global pesticide industry transformed from one dominated by patented products and legacy multinationals with strong manufacturing bases in the United States and EU to one dominated by generic products produced in India and China. We use proprietary market research data, data from regulatory filings, industry press and bilateral trade data ...
Christian Berndt, Marion Werner, Finn Mempel, Annie Shattuck, Zackary Okun Dunivin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards Prescribing Pathways for Oral Health Practitioners in Australia: Addressing Barriers to Patient‐Centered Care

Journal of Public Health Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Oral health practitioners (OHPs) provide essential preventive, periodontal, and restorative treatment within diverse settings in Australia. Despite their significant contribution to oral healthcare, regulatory restrictions prevent OHPs from independent prescription of medicines, limiting efficiency, continuity of care, and patient ...
W. Carlson‐Jones, T. Acret, A. Ayo, P. Westhoff, L. A. Church, M. Ratnaweera, B. Christian, J. Park, N. Stormon   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Consumption of antibiotics at St Luke’s Hospital : a critical factor behind the local prevalence of antimicrobial resistance? [PDF]

, 2006
The intensity of antibiotic use in hospital settings is recognised as possibly the most important factor for the selection of antimicrobial resistance. Hospitals are therefore being encouraged to undertake surveillance and benchmarking of antimicrobial ...
Borg, Michael Angelo, Zarb, Peter
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European Network for Optimization of Veterinary Antimicrobial Therapy (ENOVAT) 2025 guidelines for surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis in dogs and cats

Journal of Small Animal Practice, EarlyView.
Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis involves the administration of antimicrobials to reduce the risk of a surgical site infection and represents a significant proportion of all antimicrobial use in cats and dogs. This evidence‐based, European Network for Optimization of Veterinary Antimicrobial Therapy guideline provides recommendations for both peri ...
F. Allerton, T. M. Sørensen, K. Scahill, J. E. Ruperez, F. Swinbourne, D. R. Verwilghen, M. C. Nolff, F. Foroutan, S. J. Baines, A. Vilen, L. Pelligand, E. M. Broens, P. L. Toutain, M. L. Brennan, T. Mooney, S. Clarke, J. E. Miles, J. L. Granick, Y. Winsborg, L. R. Jessen, J. S. Weese, on behalf of the European Network for Optimization of Veterinary Antimicrobial Therapy (ENOVAT) guidelines and the ESCMID Study Group for Veterinary Microbiology (ESGVM)   +21 more
wiley   +1 more source