Antibiotics are often the first line of defense for illnesses from strep throat to UTIs, but do they work? As patients take antibiotics more and more regularly, we’re also seeing a surge of “superbugs” that are resistant to these drugs. In this episode, Kumar explains the state of antibiotic resistant bacteria today, and best practices if you are prescribed antibiotics.
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Antibiotics are often the first line of defense for illnesses from strep throat to UTIs, but do they work? As patients take antibiotics more and more regularly, we’re also seeing a surge of “superbugs” that are resistant to these drugs. In this episode, Kumar explains the state of antibiotic resistant bacteria today, and best practices if you are prescribed antibiotics.
Primary care physicians and specialists each play an important role in keeping older adults healthy as they age, but choosing which doctor to visit first can be confusing. On this episode, learn more about the ways generalists and specialists differ in training and expertise, the value of seeing a nurse practitioner, and how to decide if a geriatrician might be right for you.
Clover's Healthy Aging Podcast
Antibiotics are often the first line of defense for illnesses from strep throat to UTIs, but do they work? As patients take antibiotics more and more regularly, we’re also seeing a surge of “superbugs” that are resistant to these drugs. In this episode, Kumar explains the state of antibiotic resistant bacteria today, and best practices if you are prescribed antibiotics.
