An analysis of Medicare claims data found a 60-fold increase in the use of unregulated rapid molecular diagnostic tests for ...

There has been an alarming rise in global antibiotic consumption, a major driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which is ...

Azithromycin oral tablet is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat certain mild to moderate bacterial infections. Below are the specific approved uses listed by age group ...

The use of such technology is expected to reduce over-prescription of antibiotics as part of efforts to fight the growing ...

A study reveals a 20.9% rise in global antibiotic use from 2016 to 2023, with middle-income countries leading the increase ...

Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest health threats of our time. With microbes increasingly evading the effects of ...

For the entire study period, the antibiotic consumption rate increased by 23.4% in UMICs and 14% in LMICs, while decreasing ...

While it might seem harmless, the overuse of antibiotics has created a major problem known as antibiotic resistance. Bacteria ...

A primary care study in France found that more than two thirds of patients with negative chest x-rays were prescribed ...

While some drugs pose minor interaction risks, others may contraindicate use. A typical course of azithromycin runs for three to 10 days, depending on the type of infection being treated.

Surveillance of antibiotic use is critical for tailoring policies and addressing disparities. Further research is needed to link consumption trends with resistance and outcomes. Data were ...