Category: Common infections

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Drug Safety Update from MHRA/CHM (February 2010)

19 February, 2010

Observational data in swine influenza pandemic indicate benefit of early antivirals; new Cochrane review finds oseltamivir▼’s ability to prevent complications of seasonal influenza in otherwise healthy adults not proven.

22 December, 2009

Pandemic H1N1 2009 influenza: clinical management guidelines

4 December, 2009

Wash your hands (and more): physical barriers help stop viral infections spreading

27 October, 2009

New BTS guidance on management of community acquired pneumonia (CAP)

14 October, 2009

Rate of recovery similar for adults with acute cough, whether or not antibiotics are prescribed

18 September, 2009

August Drug Safety Update from MHRA/CHM

8 September, 2009

Oseltamivir▼ (Tamiflu®) in adults: evidence summary

7 September, 2009

Oseltamivir▼ (Tamiflu®) in children: weigh risks and benefits carefully

4 September, 2009

Treating otitis media with antibiotics makes recurrence more likely

18 August, 2009

Improving communication skills and measuring CRP may facilitate appropriate antibiotic prescribing

20 May, 2009

MHRA warns against use of many OTC cough and cold medicines in young children

12 March, 2009

Pregnant women should not be concerned about taking antibiotics to treat infections

19 September, 2008

Antibiotics are not needed for most patients with acute rhinosinusitis

25 March, 2008

 

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