FDA approves oral Nuzolvence and Blujepa for treating uncomplicated gonorrhea
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved two new oral medicines to treat the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea.
Dec 16, 2025
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Heterocyclic Compounds: News and Research on beta-Lactams
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Single-dose oral treatment for gonorrhea effectively combats drug-resistant infections, clinical trial finds
A single-dose oral medication called zoliflodacin shows promise as a new treatment for antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea, according to a Phase III trial published in The Lancet.
Dec 11, 2025
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US drug supply deeply dependent on Chinese ingredients
A new analysis reveals how deeply the U.S. drug supply chain depends on China, and experts warn that a trade war could leave American patients at risk.
Oct 17, 2025
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Experts present digital solution to close critical gap in medical guidelines implementation
At the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, leading experts presented findings today from a pioneering feasibility study exploring how clinical practice ...
Oct 14, 2025
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Global study shows drug shortages can become a systemic issue for millions
In the largest study of its kind, new global research has revealed that drug shortages can become a systemic issue affecting the health of millions of patients and impacting health care systems in Europe and North America.
Sep 22, 2025
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Gonorrhea cases rise as antibiotic resistance limits treatment options
The sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea has increased in the past 10 years. No one knows exactly why gonorrhea is spreading—but experts suspect a mix of better testing and changing sexual habits. At the same time, we face ...
Aug 28, 2025
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Hospitals, sanitation linked to spread of antibiotic resistance in Guatemala
In Guatemalan communities, a recent visit to a health clinic or hospital—not antibiotic use—is the strongest predictor of carrying bacteria resistant to critical antibiotics, according to a new study led by Washington State ...
Aug 20, 2025
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What is potentially deadly flesh-eating bacteria, and why can infections be so hard to treat?
A surge in cases of a deadly flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seawater is a chilling reminder of the potential danger associated with vacation pastimes like swimming and wading.
Aug 18, 2025
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Two-dose therapy for S. aureus bloodstream infections on par with standard treatment
A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported clinical trial has found that the outcome of treating complicated Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections with two intravenous (IV) doses of the antibiotic dalbavancin ...
Aug 13, 2025
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Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there's a good chance you're not
Imagine this: You're at your doctor's office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, "Any allergies?" And without hesitation you reply, "Penicillin." It's something you've said for years—maybe since childhood, maybe because a ...
Jul 31, 2025
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