http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. (HealthDay)—The widely used antibiotic azithromycin (Zithromax or Zmax)—under scrutiny recently because it may increase the risk of death for those with existing heart disease—appears to be safe for young and middle-aged adults without heart problems, according to a large new study. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-05-azithromycin-tied-cv-death.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 02 May 2013 06:00:02 EST news286690324 (HealthDay)—For people who have suffered from cellulitis of the leg, a long course of low-dose penicillin prevents the painful infection from returning, British researchers report. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-05-penicillin-leg-infection-cellulitis.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 02 May 2013 05:50:03 EST news286690754 (HealthDay)—The chances that your doctor will give you antibiotics when you're sick may be influenced by geography, new research reveals. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-antibiotic-vary-region.html Medications Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:10:02 EST news284834689 (Medical Xpress)—The 1950s were not as prudish as they seemed on the surface, says economist Andrew Francis.  http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-economic-analysis-penicillin-pill-sexual.html Health Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:50:18 EST news278567304 Emergency rooms are more crowded than ever, with more than 136 million people making a trip annually. According to a study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting, some of these trips may be preventable under the regular care of an allergist. Such care may also save lives. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-potentially-deadly-health.html Health Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:29:46 EST news271654179 (HealthDay)—Doctors need to accurately diagnose and treat strep throat in order to avoid inappropriate use of antibiotics that can lead to drug-resistant bacteria, according to updated guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-strep-throat-guidelines-tackle-antibiotic.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:20:01 EST news266497112 (HealthDay) -- Children who are allergic to penicillin are not more likely than other kids to develop additional drug allergies, new research suggests. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-kids-penicillin-allergy-drug-reactions.html Inflammatory disorders Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:40:02 EST news250403088 (AP) -- Tattoos have long served as fashion statements, but a small number of Americans are now relying on them for a more practical, potentially lifesaving purpose: to warn first responders about important medical conditions. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-medical-tattoos-important-health.html Other Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:22:25 EST news249553232 The Guatemalan government said Tuesday it has tracked down five survivors from a deadly US government research project on sexually transmitted diseases that killed scores of its people. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-08-guatemala-survived-deadly.html Other Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:13:05 EST news233935947 (AP) -- Tiny amounts of pharmaceuticals and personal care products detected in the drinking water of the nation's biggest city continue to pose no public health risks to residents, environmental officials said Friday. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-08-medications-nyc-health.html Health Sat, 20 Aug 2011 04:30:21 EST news233033400