NEW IDSA cUTI GUIDELINE

A new Guideline for the treatment of cUTI just arrived.[1] First, we are glad that this somewhat mundane topic receives the attention it deserves.  UTIs are often downplayed as minor infections, but the cUTI variety should not be taken lightly.  Many patients still are admitted with life-threatening infections, so prompt Continue reading NEW IDSA cUTI GUIDELINE

Nitrofurantoin – An Old Drug Resurrected Needs Prospective Scrutiny

When older drugs get reintroduced into clinical practice because pathogens have developed resistance to newer agents, it comes at the price of uncertainty. Often, older drugs were approved based on rather limited data, often considered incomplete by today’s standards.  Take colistin as an example: approved in the early 60ies, we still Continue reading Nitrofurantoin – An Old Drug Resurrected Needs Prospective Scrutiny