Analysis of the intervention, implemented at 49 urgent care clinics, found the biggest reductions among clinicians who were ...

Dr Randeep Guleria emphasises that antibiotics don't work for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), urging proper hydration, ...

A randomized controlled superiority trial in France found that use of a rapid point-of-care test that can help clinicians determine who might benefit from antibiotics did not reduce antibiotic ...

Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections like human metapneumovirus (HMPV). HMPV affects the respiratory system, and antibiotics, designed ...

Objectives To describe the role patient expectations play in general practitioners (GPs) antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory tract infections (URTI). Methods Concurrent explanatory mixed ...

According to Davidson, between 30% to 50% of all antibiotics prescribed for respiratory tract infections are inappropriate. “Overprescribing puts patients at increased risk for side effects and ...

For individuals with chronic lung conditions, the winter season and the current cold snap poses significant challenges. We ...

As the new year begins, there’s no shortage of contagious viruses making kids sneeze, wheeze and cough. So, how do you know ...

Dr. Randeep Guleria, former AIIMS Director, emphasized that antibiotics are ineffective in treating HMPV, urging the public ...

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published guidelines on prescribing antibiotics in acute sinusitis (October 2017)1 and acute sore throat (January 2018).2 The guidelines ...

However, their value in the management of uncomplicated skin infections is not yet clearly defined. This literature review discusses various topical antibiotic treatment options for uncomplicated ...

HMPV is a respiratory virus that causes both upper and lower respiratory tract infections, with symptoms similar to the ...