
#445 DIGEST-Hotcakes: Preventive PCI, Andexanet Alfa for ICH, Aspirin for Fatty Liver, Naltrexone in Cirrhosis, Pivmecillinam for UTI, Cefepime vs Pip-Tazo, MDRO Decolonization, Microplastics and MACE, Pax-NO-vid
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
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Analysis of Antibiotic Studies and Prescription Recommendations
The chapter delves into multiple antibiotic studies comparing medications like Pivmecillinam, PipTazo, Cephalpy, cefepime, and vancomycin in various clinical scenarios. The discussions include insights on mortality rates, biases in studies, drug interactions, and changes in prescription recommendations based on study outcomes. The hosts highlight the complexities involved in decision-making for selecting appropriate antibiotics, considering factors like effectiveness, safety, and patient conditions.
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