Pooled data show that no or shorter antibiotic prophylaxis for upper GI bleeding in cirrhosis is very likely noninferior to longer courses for all-cause mortality, challenging long-standing advice.

A shorter course of prophylactic antibiotics, or even no course at all, appeared to be noninferior to longer courses in ...

Scientists monitoring wastewater find a range of antibiotic-resistant bacteria — but natural compounds show promise for fighting them off.

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Current guidelines for patients with cirrhosis and upper-GI bleeding recommend 5 to 7 days of antibiotic prophylaxis to ...

Prophylactic antibiotic use before tunneled cuffed catheter insertion was not linked to a lower rate of early hemodialysis catheter-related bloodstream infections, a study found.“Tunneled central ...

PJP was associated with high mortality and low prophylaxis rates among immunocompromised patients without HIV infection.

Pemivibart was well tolerated and prophylactic against COVID-19 infection among adult patients with significant immunocompromising conditions.

This raises the possibility that preventive strategies should vary based on the type of mitral surgery, but more research is needed.

The 20th century was a sort of heyday for the medical field and pharmaceutical industry.

A recent narrative review describes how to identify and manage pneumonia that does not respond to antibiotic treatment.

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