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Infection Gentamicin prescribing improved through electronic prescribing protocols Background Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, with a narrow-therapeutic index and known to cause serious d... 26 Sep 2024
Infection Strength in numbers: Reviewing UTI antibiotic prophylaxis across a GP cluster Context Continuing antibiotics for prophylaxis of urinary tract infections (UTIs) after six months has limited benefit. ... 26 Jun 2024
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Infection Which is better for sepsis patients: continuous or intermittent meropenem administration? Meropenem, a potent broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic, is commonly prescribed to combat severe bacterial infections in ... 15 Aug 2023