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Scientists use AI to discover antibiotic for ‘very difficult to treat’ bacteria
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 26, 2023 Source:Scientists use AI to discover antibiotic for ‘very difficult to treat’ bacteria Reference:Deep learning-guided discovery of an antibiotic targeting Acinetobacter baumannii
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Allergy association with antibiotic and antacid use in infancy raises questions that should lead to other studies to answer them.
Health Headlines Commentary for April 3, 2018 Source: Antacids, antibiotics for infants linked to later allergies Reference: Association Between Use of Acid-Suppressive Medications and Antibiotics During Infancy and Allergic Diseases in Early Childhood
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Opinion paper questions advice to complete full course of antibiotics
Health Headlines Commentary for July 28, 2017 Source: Doctors question ‘finish your antibiotics’ advice Reference: The antibiotic course has had its day Analysis: Questions over advice to finish courses of antibiotics
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Antibiotics continue to be inappropriately prescribed for colds and flus
Health Headlines Commentary for January 21, 2016 Source: Effort to curb overuse of antibiotics amid cold, flu seasons Reference: Appropriate Antibiotic Use for Acute Respiratory Tract Infection in Adults: Advice for High-Value Care From the American College of Physicians and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Indiscriminate use of antibiotics contributing to increases in bacterial resistance to antibiotics
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 26, 2014 Source: Threat from drug-resistant superbugs rivals climate change, scientists say Reference: Policy: An intergovernmental panel on antimicrobial resistance
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Livestock antibiotic use increases risk of drug-resistant bacteria
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 22, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Avoiding antibiotics in meat getting harder: report
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Antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures for people with artificial joints that are greater than two-years-old generally not required
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 7, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Artificial hip, heart valve or knee? Check with your dentist
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New antibiotic treatment protocol for blood poisoning (sepsis) could saves lives
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 28, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Early antibiotics for blood poisoning could save thousands of lives, doctor says