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Pets Are Passing Drug-Resistant 'Superbugs' to Their Owners
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – Dogs and cats can pass antibiotic-resistant bacteria to their owners, raising concerns that household pets could be contributing to the world’s antibiotics crisis, a new s...
Antibiotics Probably Won't Ease Your Cough, Even If Infection is Bacterial: Study
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – Doctors sometimes prescribe antibiotics to help treat a cough, but a new study shows the drugs won’t help reduce the severity or duration of coughing – even if a bacterial i...
Preop Intranasal Povidone-Iodine Reduces Rate of Surgical Site Infection
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 – Use of presurgery intranasal povidone-iodine (PVP-I) is effective for reducing the rate of surgical site infection (SSI) after joint arthroplasty and spine surgery,...
Study Identifies Factors That Affect Antibiotic Prescribing for Acne
WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2024 – Multiple salient factors affect long-term antibiotic prescribing practices for acne, according to a study published online April 3 in JAMA Dermatology. Ronnie A. Festok,...
FDA Approves New Antibiotic for Three Indications
MONDAY, April 8, 2024 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the antibiotic Zevtera (ceftobiprole medocaril sodium for injection) for three different indications, including treatment...
Regional Decolonization Aids Multidrug-Resistant Organism-Related Outcomes
MONDAY, April 1, 2024 – A regional collaborative involving universal decolonization in long-term care facilities and targeted decolonization among hospital patients in contact precautions is...
CDC Warns of Spike in Bacterial Illness That Can Cause Meningitis
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 – There has been a troubling rise in cases of a rare bacterial illness that can cause meningitis, U.S. health officials warned Thursday. In an alert issued to doctors, the...
Poll Shows That Many Children Fret About Missing School Due to Illness
MONDAY, March 25, 2024 – Most parents struggle to decide whether or not to allow their children to take a sick day when they complain of feeling unwell. "In some cases, the decision to keep kids...
Even Slight Rise in One Gut Microbe Might Keep You Out of the Hospital
MONDAY, March 25, 2024 – Even a slight rise in a specific type of beneficial gut bacteria can help people ward off serious infections, a new study reports. For every 10% increase in...
Early Antibiotics for COVID-19 Can Cut Recovery Time
MONDAY, March 25, 2024 – A significant reduction in recovery time is seen among COVID-19 patients who receive early antibiotic treatment, according to a study published online March 20 in...
Many Children With Sickle Cell Anemia Do Not Meet Quality Indicators
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 – A number of children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) have low rates of receipt of recommended antibiotic prophylaxis and annual transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound,...
Study Addresses Nasal Rinsing and Nonkeratitis Acanthamoeba Infection
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 – In a report published in the April issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases, the details of 10 cases of nonkeratitis Acanthamoeba infection are described from 1994 to 2022, all...
Using Tap Water for Your Nasal Rinse? Beware Amoeba Dangers
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 – Folks with sinus issues often turn to neti pots or "nasal rinsing" to help clear their clogged passages. Unfortunately, too many don't follow standard advice to avoid...
One Leafy Green Needs Refrigeration to Prevent E.Coli
MONDAY, March 4, 2024 – Salad lovers, take note: Lettuce is more vulnerable to E. coli contamination than other leafy greens, researchers report. The physical composition of green leaf and romaine...
E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Raw Milk Cheese
MONDAY, Feb. 19, 2024 – Raw milk cheese tainted with E. coli bacteria has sickened 10 people in four states, hospitalizing four, federal regulators warn. The cases have been tied to Raw Farm brand...
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