Senior residential homes are breeding grounds for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, due to overprescription of antibiotics, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News ...

A recent study found that using probiotics and antibiotics for Clostridioides difficile is safe and effective. The study was published in JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance on Sept. 6. People living in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Antibiotic use fell 28% in nursing homes over the course of a decade. CMS stewardship requirements in effect ...

The CDC has released a new resource, Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Nursing Homes, which adapts its hospital guidance for the nursing home environment. The guide includes practical ways ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A safety training program for antibiotic stewardship was associated with reductions in antibiotic use and urine ...

A multifaceted hand hygiene intervention lowered mortality and antibiotic prescriptions in nursing homes, according to a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control. Researchers ...

Evidence-based interventions, such as educational strategies, clinical practice guidelines, and audit and feedback, are associated with reducing inappropriate antibiotic use and improving guideline ...

CHICAGO -- A woman dying of Alzheimer's has a fever. Should she be given antibiotics? Many people would say yes. But a provocative new study suggests that antibiotics are overused in people dying of ...

Senior residential homes are breeding grounds for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, due to overprescription of antibiotics, a new study says. Stool samples provided by Australian senior home residents ...