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41. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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    September 13, 2012 - Antibiotics Antibiotic use is prevalent in the management of skin ulcers, even in the absence of … The indications for the use of systemic or topical antibiotics are not defined, but antibiotics have … Promotion of antibiotic resistance c. Systemic absorption (rare) 3. … of antibiotics. … regimens No systemic antibiotics Wound dressings Systemic antibiotics Oral antimicrobials

42. Rapid Response: Efficacy of Dental Services for Reducing Adverse Events in Those Undergoing Insertion of Implantable Cardiovascular Devices (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2023 - undergo transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).20 It describes consensus on use of prophylactic antibiotics … 8 strong evidence supporting the necessity of dental care (other than routine prophylactic antibiotics … Rapid Response was not scoped to evaluate primary research studies on the efficacy of prophylactic antibiotics … Historically, prophylactic antibiotics were used for the majority of patients perceived to be at risk … Therefore, there is currently no scientific basis for the use of prophylactic antibiotics before routine

43. Effectiveness of Early Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Clostridium difficile Infection (pdf file)
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    March 01, 2012 - Peer Reviewer #8 Introduction The statements regarding antibiotics and the pathophysiology of CDAD … the clindamycin and quinolone resistance or is there actual evidence of resistance to the treating antibiotics … risks is not discussed, neither is the lack of a coherent explanation as to why all classes of antibiotics … Subjects received the probiotic along with a standard antibiotic. … one of his symptoms, being a stubborn, private individual who hated most medical care, especially antibiotics

44. Untitled (pdf file)
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    November 16, 2015 - tympanostomy tubes for children with otitis media, indications for tympanostomy in children, prescription of antibiotics … drops versus systemic antibiotics or watchful waiting on duration of otorrhea, quality of life, or … prophylaxis •   KQ 5: Ototopical preparations o   Ototopical antibiotics §   FDA approved (i.e … for recurrent episodes of AOM o   Prophylactic antibiotics o   Adenoidectomy •   KQ 3: No comparator … Antibiotic use 3.   Recurrent AOM/otorrhea (KQ 2) 4.  

45. Update Topic CER 31 Clostridium difficile NSD FINAL (pdf file)
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    February 19, 2014 - § Antibiotic use § Gloves § Disposable thermometer § Handwashing/alcohol gel § Disinfection … component strategies Key Question 3: What are the comparative effectiveness and harms of different antibiotic … For a first recurrence, the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy is around 60% and further declines with … What are the comparative effectiveness and harms of different antibiotic treatments?

46. PULMONARY with "Discussions" in Exec Summary (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2014 - Macrolide antibiotics also purportedly have anti-inflammatory properties, which could play a role in … in the azalide subclass of macrolide antibiotics.3 Azithromycin binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit … Some experts expressed concern about antibiotic resistance and whether other macrolide antibiotics … Prophylactic use of azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics seem to be a promising treatment to … would make some physicians reluctant to prescribe the antibiotic, some experts stated.

47. Disposition of Comments Report for Comparative Effectiveness Review 128 Oral Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Colorectal Surgery (pdf file)
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    April 30, 2014 - for identifying the articles are fine, except that it has ignored the entire literature on the oral antibiotic … already a strong body of evidence that supports the use of 1) mechanical bowel preparation, 2) oral antibiotic … preparation, and 3) appropriate systemic antibiotic all used together for the optimum prevention of … concrete suggestions regarding future research that could clarify the relationship between OMBP and oral antibiotic … recent trials did not include oral antibiotics.

48. PULMONARY with "Discussions" in Exec Summary (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2013 - Azithromycin (Zithromax®, Pfizer, Inc., New York, NY), is a macrolide antibiotic with broad-spectrum … Additionally, investigators noted concern about antibiotic-resistant bacteria in patients treated with … Some experts stated risk of hearing loss, cardiac arrhythmias, and antibiotic resistance are factors … that would make some physicians reluctant to prescribe the antibiotic. … Antibiotic prevention of acute exacerbations of COPD. N Engl J Med. 2012 Jul 26;367(4):340-7.

49. Disposition of Comments: Management of Colonic Diverticulitis (pdf file)
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    October 12, 2020 - or not or in choice of antibiotic regimens”? … commenter from American College of Physicians Throughout • Throughout, we recommend using the term “antibiotic … treatment” when you are referring to antibiotics. … E.g., instead of “There is low SoE that antibiotics for patients…” replace with “There is low SoE … that antibiotic treatment for patients…” We agree and have made changes throughout.

50. C-Diff-Infections-Surveillance-140925 (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2014 - 60 days of discharge observed risk of CDI associated with total dose, duration, and number of antibiotics … , and days of antibiotic exposure. … received 2, 3 or 4, or 5 or more antibiotics were 2.5 (95% CI: 1.6-4.0), 3.3 (95% CI: 2.2-5.2), and … controlled, multicentre trial years and older and exposed to one or more oral or parenteral antibiotics … prescribed antibiotics or on antibiotic therapy for <48 hours were eligible eligible patients, 275

51. Tonsillectomy Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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    February 10, 2016 -  or  non-­antibiotic-­-­treatments)  on  the  number  and  severity  of  throat   infections,  quality … Ingredient  Cold,  Flu,  and  Allergy  Medications  [mh]  OR  Respiratory   System  Agents  [mh]  OR  Anti … -­Bacterial  Agents  [mh]  OR  antibiotic  [tiab]  OR  Anti-­ Allergic  Agents  [mh]   11304977   3 … Overprescribing  and  inappropriate   antibiotic  selection  for  children  with  pharyngitis  in  the … Antibiotics:  Antibiotics  approved  by  the  FDA  specifically  for  treating  streptococcal  tonsillitis

52. Transparency of Reporting Requirements: Tympanostomy Tubes (pdf file)
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    September 02, 2016 - the effectiveness of tympanostomy tubes, compared to watchful waiting with episodic or prophylactic antibiotic … comorbidities, and sociodemographic risk factors, history of complications of acute otitis media, antibiotic … drops versus systemic antibiotics or watchful waiting on duration of otorrhea, quality of life, or … Avoidance of high-risk activities o Ear plugs, headbands, other canal occlusion methods o Ototopical antibiotic … prophylaxis • KQ 5: Ototopical preparations o Antibiotics (common examples listed) § Ciprofloxacin

53. Disposition of Comments for CER 172 Clostridium Difficile Diagnosis Prevention Treatment (pdf file)
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    March 29, 2016 - and non- antibiotic ) and prevention. … and non antibiotic are drug company sponsored. … Rifaximin is an antibiotic, and should be included with antibiotics. … Treatment CDI – Antibiotics- 4. … Therapy is divided into both antibiotic and non-antibiotic strategies, both of which are of significant

54. Colorectal-Surgery-Preparation Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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    March 26, 2013 - Antibiotics Oral and/or intravenous antibiotics may also be given perioperatively. … A common oral antibiotic regimen is the Nichols-Condon bowel prep and consists of neomycin and erythromycin … Differences in antibiotic regimens between trials may complicate comparisons of postoperative infection … Decreased infection rates have been reported when oral antibiotics are added to intravenous antibiotics … Combination of oral non-absorbable and intravenous antibiotics versus intravenous antibiotics alone

55. PULMONARY with "Discussions" in Exec Summary (pdf file)
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    December 01, 2013 - Macrolide antibiotics are also purported to have anti-inflammatory properties, which could play a role … They did, however, express concern about antibiotic resistance with ongoing daily use. … Some experts expressed concern about antibiotic resistance. … that would make some physicians reluctant to prescribe the antibiotic. … Available: http://www.onlinepharmacycatalog.com/drugs- medications/antibiotics/azithromycin/zithromax

56. Venous-Ulcers-Treatment-Future Research (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2014 - Topical antibiotic- or antiseptic-impregnated dressings for clinically noninfected chronic venous leg … Topical antibiotic- or antiseptic-impregnated dressings for clinically noninfected chronic venous leg … Topical Antibiotic or Antiseptic-Impregnated Dressings For patients with chronic, clinically noninfected … Low-Priority Evidence Gaps Systemic Antibiotics Determining the appropriate use of systemic antibiotics … one antibiotic that you believe should be tested first?

57. PEPTIC ULCER #11 (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2015 - Rifaximin is a nonsystemic, oral antibiotic derived from the antibiotic rifamycin that acts locally … to treat IBS, although some clinicians might be concerned about the potential for overprescribing antibiotics … Some experts believe that concerns about overuse of antibiotics might limit the use of the drug. … good physician acceptance also observed that some “clinicians may be apprehensive about utilizing antibiotics … at increasing rates due to concerns about antibiotic resistance.”17 Health care delivery infrastructure

58. Research Protocol: Clostridium difficile Infection Update (pdf file)
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    December 23, 2014 - that allow colonization and toxin production, including failure of the immune defenses and use of antibiotics … spectrum or multiple antibiotics … percent of patients who have had more than two episodes.21 Currently, clinicians choose from a number of antibiotics … KQ3: What is the comparative effectiveness and harms of different antibiotic treatments? a. … Intermediate Outcomes • Appropriate antibiotic use. • Positive environmental cultures.

59. Using Deliberative Methods to Engage the Public: Facilitating a Deliberative Session (pdf file)
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    May 29, 2025 - o Decisions grounded in personal/societal values Slide 7 The overuse of antibiotics … patients o What information might be useful to convey to the public about the risk of overusing antibiotics … Slide 8 The overuse of antibiotics: deliberative session • Question: should there be more specific … limits on how doctors use antibiotics?

60. Health-Careassociated-Infections Executive (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2012 - selection, antibiotic duration, appropriate hair removal, or both adherence and infection rates. … selection 1 simple before-after54 Adherence: antibiotic duration 1 simple before-after54 Adherence … Effect of optimized antibiotic prophylaxis on the incidence of surgical site infection. … Effect of a change in policy regarding the timing of prophylactic antibiotics on the rate of postcesarean … Measuring compliance with surgical antibiotic protocols: an intervention.