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health4 days ago•8 min saved

Rethinking antibiotic courses: shorter can be safer, longer isn't always better

A University of Utah-led study surveyed 1,475 Americans and found that the long-standing 'always finish the course' advice is not universal. Shorter antibiotic courses can be as effective and safer for infections like pneumonia, though some illnesses (e.g., tuberculosis) require longer treatment. Public beliefs lag behind evidence, with about 60% preferring longer courses and 88% having heard the 'finish your course' mantra. The authors call for clearer, nuance-focused communication between clinicians and patients as evidence evolves.

via Futurity|

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health7 days ago•6 min saved

Shorter antibiotic courses often work as well as longer ones, new review finds

A review of more than 120 randomized trials shows shorter antibiotic courses are often as effective and safer than longer ones for many common infections, challenging the long-standing guidance to always finish the full course. The findings emphasize tailored clinician–patient communication to determine duration, note that many people still prefer longer courses due to prior guidance, and warn that some infections require longer treatment; results are published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases and more than 90% of surveyed US respondents trust their doctor.

via ScienceAlert|

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