Category list : Bacterial infections
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Women with uncomplicated UTIs should not be recommended ibuprofen alone, study finds
Ibuprofen alone should not be recommended as an initial treatment for women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections, researchers have said.
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NICE publishes draft guidance on antibiotic prescribing for UTIs Subscription
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published a set of draft guidelines to help healthcare professionals optimise antimicrobial prescribing for urinary tract infections and minimise antimicrobial resistance.
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Point-of-care C-reactive protein testing in community pharmacy to deliver appropriate interventions in respiratory tract infections Subscription
This pilot study sought to evaluate the potential use of point-of-care (POC) C-reactive protein (CRP) testing for respiratory tract infections (RTIs) in a rural community pharmacy in North Staffordshire, UK, in conjunction with local GP practices. The study found that the use of POC CRP testing in community pharmacies has the potential to reduce the number of GP appointments caused by RTIs and, therefore, may help reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing.
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NICE publishes new guidance to help with diagnosing Lyme disease
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence has published new guidance on diagnosing and treating Lyme disease.
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Syphilis: diagnosis and management options Subscription
In 2016, the number of diagnoses of syphilis in England rose by 12%. Pharmacists and healthcare professionals should be aware of the signs and symptoms, as well as the treatment options for this disease, and understand the role they can play in the wider promotion of good sexual health to patients.
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Vaping could increase risk of pneumonia, study finds Subscription
E-cigarette vapour may increase susceptibility to pneumonia-causing bacteria, a new study published in the European Respiratory Journal has found.
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Diagnosis and management of hospital-acquired pneumonia in older adults Subscription
Hospital‑acquired pneumonia increases the length of in-patient hospital stay and is associated with high mortality rates, particularly in older people. Pharmacists and healthcare professionals need to know how to diagnose and manage the condition, and be cognisant of the gaps in the evidence base.
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WHO publishes first AMR surveillance report
The World Health Organization has published its first Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (GLASS) report.
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Researchers discover new way to identify antibiotics using cancer cells Subscription
Three of the compounds explored in the study inhibited cancer cell growth and also behaved as broad-spectrum antibiotics, with two effective against Staphylococcus aureus
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Genome sequencing reveals how MRSA spreads
Strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) previously thought to be restricted to hospitals are spreading in the wider UK population, according to new research published in the journal Science.
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