Cases of syphilis hit dangerous record high, CDC says: Why it's not just another STD
Cases of syphilis have hit record high numbers following a five-year trend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Feb 7, 2024
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Heterocyclic Compounds: News and Research on Penicillins
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Penicillin allergy? Maybe not
Penicillin belongs to a group of antibiotics used by health care professionals to combat a wide array of bacterial infections, including strep throat, ear infections and pneumonia. Penicillin, one of the most widely prescribed ...
Jan 22, 2024
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Novel AI platform matches cardiologists in detecting rheumatic heart disease
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to detect rheumatic heart disease (RHD) with the same accuracy as a cardiologist, according to new research demonstrating how sophisticated deep learning technology can be applied ...
Jan 16, 2024
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New antibiotic zosurabalpin shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria: An expert explains
Researchers have identified an entirely new class of antibiotic that can kill bacteria that are resistant to most current drugs.
Jan 8, 2024
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Five-day antibiotic course noninferior for pediatric febrile UTI
For young children with febrile urinary tract infection (fUTI), a five-day amoxicillin-clavulanate course is noninferior to a 10-day course for recurrence of UTI within 30 days after completion of therapy, according to a ...
Dec 27, 2023
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In Michigan, one asymptomatic man spread syphilis affecting the eyes to five women
In a disease cluster last year, one infected but asymptomatic man spread a rare form of syphilis—that affects the eyes—to five Michigan women, a new report finds.
Nov 27, 2023
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Do you think you have a penicillin allergy? You might be wrong
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation's experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.
Nov 9, 2023
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Syphilis cases in US newborns skyrocketed in 2022. Health officials suggest more testing
Alarmed by yet another jump in syphilis cases in newborns, U.S. health officials are calling for stepped-up prevention measures, including encouraging millions of women of childbearing age and their partners to get tested ...
Nov 7, 2023
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Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development, study shows
Malnutrition threatens the lives of millions of children under age 5, causing about 500,000 deaths per year in low- and middle-income countries. Short courses of antibiotics paired with a therapeutic peanut butter-based food ...
Oct 20, 2023
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ICU antibiotics may be safe for kidneys, says clinical trial
Two "big gun" antibiotics thought to cause kidney failure in ICU patients with a severe bacterial infection, especially when combined with another antibiotic, may be safer for the kidneys than previously reported, following ...
Oct 16, 2023
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