Common Antibiotics May Be Linked to Delirium

Antibiotics may be linked more than previously thought, to delirium, a serious disruption in brain function, as well as other brain problems. That is the finding of an article published in online in February 2016 in Neurology, a medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. A release from the academy explains that delirium causes… Continue reading Common Antibiotics May Be Linked to Delirium

Antibiotic Use Prevalent in Hospices

The use of antibiotics is still prevalent among terminal patients who have chosen hospice care as an end-of-life option, despite little evidence that the medications improve symptoms or quality of life, and sometimes may cause unwanted side effects. That is the finding of a study done at Oregon State University and the Oregon Health & Science University and published on July 14th 2014 in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.