Rx Note

Introduction Antimicrobials are used to prevent and treat infectious diseases in humans, animals, and plants. These include: Antibiotics Antivirals Antifungals Antiparasitics Over time, coupled with frequent use (due to misuse and overuse of antimicrobials), microbials can evolve and become resistant to existing antimicrobials . As a result, these medications become ineffective, and infections can persist in the body. Moreover, the development of truly novel antibiotics has significantly slowed in recent decades, leading to a critical shortage of effective treatments for severe infections. Infection with resistant microorganisms has severe consequences across all areas of health, including prolonged illnesses, extended hospital stays, increased healthcare costs and mortality, and compromised protection for patients undergoing surgeries and other procedures. The Importance of Patient Education Misperceptions about the natural progression of infections have fostered unwarranted concern ...

Introduction The rationale of contraception is to prevent an unintended pregnancy . According to 2011 data , about 45% of pregnancies are unintended in the United States, with about 42% of those resulting in abortions. NOTE: Contraception should generally be continued for 1 year after the last period if >50 years (for 2 years if <50). Contraceptive Methods There are many factors in selecting contraception. Effectiveness Importance of not being pregnant Likelihood and ability to adhere Frequency of intercourse Age Cost and ability to pay Adverse effects Perceptions, misperceptions, risk-benefit Concomitant drug use Health status and habits Patients' preference Women with comorbid medical conditions (e.g. thromboembolic disease, hypertension , diabetes , HIV infection, obesity , pelvic infection and seizure disorders) should be offered contraceptive methods in accordance with the WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use or other relevant guidelines (e.g. The Un...