PITTSBURGH, Aug. 10 – Improved drug coverage under Medicare Part D has led to an increase in the use of antibiotics by seniors, particularly of brand-name and more expensive drugs, according to a ...

Depending on its form, Medicare Part D or Original Medicare may cover azithromycin. People enrolled in Part C will get the same coverage. Azithromycin (Zithromax) is an antibiotic that doctors often ...

A new WHO analysis reveals accelerating resistance in critical pathogens and widening global inequities, urging countries to strengthen surveillance, expand access to essential antibiotics, and act ...

Clinicians should treat ventilator‑associated pneumonia (VAP) until the infection is controlled and the patient is clearly ...

A 7-day course of antibiotics for patients hospitalized with bloodstream infections was just as effective as a 14-day course, according to results of the randomized, open-label BALANCE trial. Among ...