Pets might be adding to antibiotic resistance, say researchers
Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to human health, as germs like E. coli and staph gain the power to overcome even the most powerful bacteria killers.
May 20, 2025
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Penicillins
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USPSTF continues to recommend syphilis screening early in pregnancy
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for syphilis during pregnancy. This recommendation forms the basis of a final recommendation statement published online May 13 in the Journal of the American ...
May 13, 2025
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Drug resistance worsens UTI crisis in Malawi
A growing resistance to antibiotics is complicating the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Malawi, with new research revealing that nearly half of women presenting with symptoms at a major referral hospital had ...
May 5, 2025
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Tackling the threat of drug-resistant E. coli in China
A comprehensive seven-year study across 20 Chinese provinces has revealed a concerning rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (E. coli), a major foodborne pathogen. Analyzing 9,068 isolates ...
Feb 12, 2025
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3D-printed hydrogel enables continuous drug delivery via contact lens
The next time you need to take a prescription drug, taking it might be as easy as putting on a contact lens, thanks to a new discovery made by University of Waterloo researchers.
Nov 29, 2024
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Antibacterial material restores the efficacy of antibiotics against resistant bacteria
Research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, shows that resistant bacteria can regain susceptibility to antibiotics when the treatment is combined with a material equipped with antibacterial peptides. The study, ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Study shows syphilis patients can safely have penicillin allergy label removed
About 10% of Americans believe they are allergic to penicillin, and approximately 90% of those patients are not actually allergic. As a result, those with the penicillin allergy label are often prescribed more toxic, dangerous ...
Oct 24, 2024
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Antibiotics and antifungals may slightly affect Parkinson's risk, study finds
A Rutgers Health study has found that people who took multiple courses of penicillin antibiotics had a modestly lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a surprising finding that researchers say highlights the complex ...
Oct 23, 2024
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EHR order set reduces antibiotic duration in children with acute otitis media
Implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) order set increases compliance with the recommended duration of prescribed antibiotics for children with acute otitis media (AOM), according to a study presented at the ...
Oct 18, 2024
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Why do some medicines need to be taken with food?
Have you ever been instructed to take your medicine with food and wondered why? Perhaps you've wondered if you really need to?
Sep 10, 2024
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