10 Things To Reject In the Delivery Room →
Talk to your doctor about these 10 things that you may want to reject during your baby’s delivery.
Advice for Caregivers: Treatments and Tests for Seniors →
Some tests and treatments won’t help older adults. They may even be harmful, especially near the end of life.
Allergy Tests (AAAAI) →
If you don’t have symptoms or a medical evaluation that points to allergy, think twice about skin or blood tests.
Alzheimer’s Disease Testing (SNMMI) →
If you're having memory problems, your doctor should look for other causes before ordering a brain scan.
Antibiotics for Ear Infections in Children (AAFP) →
In most cases of middle ear infection, antibiotics are not needed. Here's what to do instead.
Antibiotics For Pink Eye (AAO) →
Antibiotic eye drops or ointments don’t usually help with conjunctivitis. In fact, they can do more harm than good.
Antibiotics for Respiratory Illness in Children (AAP) →
Most of the time, children don't need antibiotics for sore throat, cough or runny nose.
Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections in Older People (AGS) →
Many older people get antibiotic treatment for urinary tract infections when they don't need it.
Antibiotics For Your Skin (AAD) →
There are risks to using antibiotics needlessly on your skin. And there are better ways to control eczema and help your skin heal.
Antibiotics: When You Need Them and When You Don’t →
When and how to use antibiotics to help you and your loved ones avoid drug resistance.