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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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Add hospital privacy curtains to the list of under-recognized sources of bacterial contamination
Health Headlines Commentary for April 12, 2019 Source: Hospital privacy curtains could be reservoir of deadly bacteria — study
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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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Very small study looks at effect of antibiotics on intestinal bacteria
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 14, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Antibiotics mess up your stomach, U.S. study finds
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Do hand sanitizers increase bacterial resistance and health problems?
Many people use antibacterial soaps in their bathrooms and kitchens, they carry hand sanitizing gels and wipes when they’re away from home, and their grocery stores have even gotten into the act, offering wipes for the cart handles. There are concerns that the use of these products could lead to increased bacterial resistance and health…