Antibiotic shortages reported as prescribing increases over strep A concerns
Pharmacists are reporting shortages of some antibiotics, including amoxicillin and clarithromycin oral suspensions, as GPs are being urged to have a ' low threshold ' for prescribing in children presenting with symptoms of Group A streptococcal infection. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - December 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Amoxicillin Shortage: Practical Guidance for Prescribers Amoxicillin Shortage: Practical Guidance for Prescribers
The supply of amoxicillin in France is under strain, and health authorities are stressing that antibiotics must not be prescribed when they are not needed (such as for viral infections).Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - December 6, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Pharmacist News Source Type: news
Flu and RSV Increase Demand for Antibiotics and Antivirals
An intense early flu season, coupled with a pediatric rise in respiratory illnesses, has left families frantically searching for medicines that are in short supply. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - November 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Andrew Jacobs and Roni Caryn Rabin Tags: Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Antibiotics Shortages Influenza Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Tamiflu (Drug) Hospitals Children and Childhood Food and Drug Administration Disease Rates United States amoxicillin Source Type: news
Flu and R.S.V. Increase Demand for Antibiotics and Antivirals
An intense early flu season, coupled with a pediatric rise in respiratory illnesses, has left families frantically searching for medicines that are in short supply. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - November 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Andrew Jacobs and Roni Caryn Rabin Tags: Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Antibiotics Shortages Influenza Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Tamiflu (Drug) Hospitals Children and Childhood Food and Drug Administration Disease Rates United States amoxicillin Source Type: news
America runs out of FOUR child antibiotics and flu drugs as kids bear brunt of 'tripledemic'
Four crucial drugs for fighting respiratory illnesses are in short supply in America amid the 'tripledemic'. It has been hard to find Augmentin, amoxicillin, Tamiflu and albuterol. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 22, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA: Amoxicillin Shortage Hits U.S., How This Antibiotic Is Misused For Respiratory Illnesses
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic commonly used to frequently used to treat bacterial infection of the ears, nose, throat, respiratory tract, urinary tract, or skin. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - November 19, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Science /science business pharma Source Type: news
Paxlovid Fears; Lack of Amoxicillin; and an App for Cancer Fear Paxlovid Fears; Lack of Amoxicillin; and an App for Cancer Fear
The top 3 things you should know to start your day.3 Things to Know Today (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - November 15, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Don't Let Amoxicillin Shortage Go to Waste, Abx Stewards Say Don't Let Amoxicillin Shortage Go to Waste, Abx Stewards Say
Experts are trying to view the shortage of a commonly used antibiotic as an opportunity to cut down on overuse of the drugs in general.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
High demand for amoxicillin is causing shortages amid child RSV surge
A growing shortage of amoxicillin reflects the spike in children's respiratory illness — but you can most likely still get your prescription filled. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - November 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Justine McDaniel Source Type: news
U.S. is running out of common children's antibiotic Amoxicillin
Four drugmakers who sell nearly all the amoxicillin in the US have limited stock of some doses of the liquid form of the medication. The FDA has blamed an increase in demand - as child infections soar. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Amoxicillin Shortage Linked to RSV Infections
MONDAY, Oct. 31, 2022 -- Supplies of amoxicillin oral solution are low, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Friday. The shortage may be linked to an ongoing surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections across the United... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 31, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
FDA Warns of Amoxicillin Shortage
MONDAY, Oct. 31, 2022 – It could be harder to fill a prescription for the widely used antibiotic amoxicillin because of a shortage that appears to be linked to an ongoing surge in RSV infections across the United States.
Supplies of amoxicillin... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 31, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Some forms of popular antibiotic amoxicillin in short supply, likely due to increased demand
Amoxicillin, a common antibiotic used to treat a broad range of conditions, is in short supply, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - October 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
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Cochrane Database Syst Rev . 2022 Oct 4;10(10):CD009197. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009197.pub5 Abstract Background: There may be an association between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, the evidence so far has been uncertain about whether periodontal therapy can help prevent CVD in people diagnosed with chronic periodontitis. This is the third update of a review originally published in 2014, and most recently updated in 2019. Although there is a new multidimensional staging and grading system for periodontitis, we have retained the label ' chronic periodontitis ' in this version of the review since ava...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - October 21, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Is perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in the case of routine surgical removal of the third molar still justified? A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial with a split-mouth design
ConclusionsPerioperative administration of oral antibiotics neither revealed additional benefits in patient-related outcome measures nor reduced postoperative complications compared with the placebo group indicated at routine surgical removal of noninflamed wisdom teeth.Clinical relevanceTaking antimicrobial resistance into account, clear recommendations for administering drugs, particularly antibiotics, are critical in oral surgery. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 26, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
