Know When “Shorter Is Better” With Antibiotics

July 2021

You’ll see continued focus on using shorter courses of antibiotics...as one key step in antimicrobial stewardship.

It may feel natural to default to 7- to 10-day regimens.

But shorter courses are better in many cases. They often work as well...with fewer risks (resistance, adverse effects, C. diff, etc).

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Table of Contents

COVID-19 Tackle the Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Questions
COVID-19 Don’t Rely on Antibody Testing to Assess COVID-19 Immunity
Contraceptives Expect Questions About Nextstellis for Contraception
Kidney Stones Be Ready to Help Treat and Prevent Kidney Stones
Infectious Diseases Know When “Shorter Is Better” With Antibiotics
Bites & Stings Review First Aid Strategies for Jellyfish and Scorpion Stings
Sleep Disorders Reinforce Nondrug Measures for Jet Lag
Diabetes Emphasize Proper Foot Care for Patients With Diabetes
Dermatology Save Klisyri as a Last Resort for Actinic Keratosis
Med Safety Watch for Unexpected Ingredients in New Zantac Products
Hypertension Know the Ins and Outs of Selecting IV Antihypertensives
Bites & Stings Explain the Differences Between Snakebite Antivenoms
Substance Use Disorder Start Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder in the Hospital