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Acute Rhinosinusitis
Scientists at University of Basel describe research in acute rhinosinusitis
April 27th, 2008
According to a study from Basel, Switzerland, " Primary-care physicians continue to overprescribe antibiotics for acute rhinosinusitis because distinction between viral and bacterial sinus infection is difficult. We undertook a meta-analysis of randomised trials based on individual patients' data to assess whether common signs and symptoms can be used to identify a subgroup of patients who benefit from antibiotics." " We identified suitable trials-in which adult patients with rhinosinusitis-like complaints were randomly assigned to treatment with an antibiotic or a placebo-by searching the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Medline, and Embase, and...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-04-27)
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