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10/25/2022

WHO identifies life-threatening fungal pathogens

Despite limited data, new WHO report highlights 19 fungi that represent the greatest threat to public health.

10/24/2022

Diagnostic stewardship may help cut unneeded antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria

Diagnostic stewardship focuses not on antibiotics but on reducing urine cultures.

10/19/2022

Rapid test could help distinguish bacterial from viral infections

For bacterial infections, the test had a sensitivity of 93% and a specificity of 88%, while viral sensitivity was 70%.

1/7/2021

Study links fluoroquinolones to higher risk of aneurysm

Aortic aneurysm incidence within 90 days of filling a fluoroquinolone prescription was 20% higher than with other antibiotics.

1/6/2021

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Jan 7, 2021

1/4/2021

Med societies ask that healthcare infection penalties be suspended

"Hospitals are becoming overwhelmed with more patients than can be managed with typical care standards."

12/23/2020

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Year in Review 2020

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