Major Study Finds Common Antibiotic Linked to Higher Death Risk in Adults
A widely used antibiotic has been linked to an increased risk of death in a major new analysis published in JAMA Network Open. The drug, cefepime, is a broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic administered intravenously in hospitals to treat serious bacterial infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and meningitis. It is also a standard ...