C-reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care testing (POCT) is increasingly being promoted to
reduce diagnostic uncertainty and enhance antibiotic stewardship. In primary care …

Antibiotic resistance remains a crucial global public health problem with excessive and
inappropriate antibiotic use representing an important driver of this issue. Strategies to …

PURPOSE C-reactive-protein (CRP) is useful for diagnosis of lower respiratory tract
infections (RTIs). A large international trial documented that Internet-based training in CRP …

Background Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are by far the most common reason for
prescribing an antibiotic in primary care, even though the majority of ARIs are of viral or non …

There is increasing evidence that psycho-social factors can influence antimicrobial
prescribing practice in hospitals and the community, and represent potential barriers to …

Objective: To present an overview of almost two decades of multi-faceted campaigning by
the Belgian Antibiotic Policy Coordination Committee (BAPCOC) and partners, and its …

Introduction Patient education is crucial for improving disease outcomes in atopic dermatitis
(AD). This review aims to summarize evidence about the effectiveness of educational …

Introduction: Inappropriate antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance are major public health
threats. In the United States, most antibiotic use occurs in ambulatory care and 30% to 50 …

Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is propagated by widespread inappropriate use
of antibiotics. In response, point-of-care interventions (POCIs) have been developed in …

Background Inappropriate antibiotic prescription is one of the key contributors to antibiotic
resistance, which is managed with a range of interventions including education. Objective …