increase in serious diarrhea and colitis caused by Clostridium difficile

August 2004

There are new concerns about an increase in serious diarrhea and colitis caused by Clostridium difficile.

The incidence has recently doubled in much of North America... and more than doubled in some parts of Canada.

All antibiotics can lead to C. difficile diarrhea... especially broad-spectrum antibiotics such as penicillins, cephalosporins, and clindamycin.

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Table of Contents

more intensive lipid-lowering
Dermatology Avandia or Actos for psoriasis
Diabetes cinnamon for type 2 diabetes
Infectious Diseases increase in serious diarrhea and colitis caused by Clostridium difficile
Osteoporosis Forteo (teriparatide), human parathyroid hormone for osteoporosis
HIV & AIDS Viread (tenofovir) can increase didanosine (Videx) levels
Pediatrics just 1 or 2 tablets of certain drugs can kill a toddler
Pediatrics zinc should be added to methylphenidate for ADHD
Substance Use Disorder Crystal meth use is spreading
Women's Health if it's safe to take antidepressants during pregnancy
Women's Health estrogen DOESN'T reduce the risk of dementia in older women
Cardiology Which antihypertensives are best for patients with hypertension AND proteinuria
Cardiology new questions about whether ASA is beneficial for patients with heart failure
Men's Health How long must men wait to use nitroglycerin after taking Viagra, Levitra, or Cialis