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
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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.