Mister S. Goes To Washington
Let’s just assume that Mr. Martin Shkrely had provided full testimony at the Congressional hearing, this is what it might have said: Read my lips: NO MORE REBATES !
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MRSA Fluoroquinolones – An Interesting Bunch Playing a High-Stakes Game
Fluoroquinolones (FQ) of the ofloxacin/ciprofloxacin generation were mainly active against Gram-negative bacteria, distinguishing themselves as cidal IV/PO drugs with high potency against most lactose- and non-lactose fermenters. They were excellent against problem pathogens like P. aeruginosa, had excellent efficacy against Salmonellae, the Gonococcus and other Neisseriae, and you could count on them for Continue reading MRSA Fluoroquinolones – An Interesting Bunch Playing a High-Stakes Game
Vancomycin vs TMP/SMX for MRSA – Not the Final Word
Vancomycin got a bad reputation since the early 90ies when it became clear that it was slow to provide clinical improvement and microbiologic cure in MRSA patients. It was associated with prolonged bacteremia even when combined with rifampin [1]. And for MSSA, anti-staph penicillins like nafcillin were always the better choice. Then, Continue reading Vancomycin vs TMP/SMX for MRSA – Not the Final Word