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 ...

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

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common complications following surgery, occurring in 2-4% of patients undergoing inpatient surgical procedures. Though often treatable, SSIs, which ...