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Jesse Sutton, a pharmacist and researcher at VA Minneapolis Health Care, said that antibiotics are safe and effective, great, lifesaving drugs, so the mind-set was, when in doubt, use them.
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Jesse Sutton, a pharmacist and researcher at VA Minneapolis Health Care, stated that antibiotics were considered safe, effective, and lifesaving drugs, leading to a mindset of using them when in doubt.
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Paula Span
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{
    "date": "2026-09-05"
}
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Medicine Attributed Statement Antibiotics
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October 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM (2 weeks ago)
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October 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM (2 weeks ago)

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3 Common Drugs Older Adults May Be Overusing
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/05/well/older-people-drugs-overuse.html

Medical researchers find that many older adults are overusing common medications like benzodiazepines, antibiotics, and aspirin, despite updated guidelines and increased risks. This overuse is attributed to medical inertia and ingrained habits among clinicians and patients.

Medication Overuse Older Adults Benzodiazepines Antibiotics Aspirin Geriatrics Drug Safety Healthcare Guidelines

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