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Health Buzz: Salmonella Outbreak and Other Health News
Health
- January 8, 2009
Drug resistance bacteria: the cost of free antibiotics; how teens can avoid bogus health info online.
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Antibiotics—Even Free Ones—Won't Cure Most Winter Ills
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- January 7, 2009
Wegmans stores are offering free antibiotics. But the medicines can contribute to drug resistance.
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Preventive Use of Antibiotics Cuts ICU Deaths
Health
- December 31, 2008
Dutch researchers admit more review is needed on potential antibiotic resistance
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Antibiotics Largest Cause of Drug-Induced Liver Damage
Health
- December 1, 2008
Prescription meds, supplements can also trigger acute organ failure, study says
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Live Chickens on Trucks Could Transmit Dangerous Germs
Health
- November 25, 2008
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in cars traveling behind tractor-trailers carrying fowl
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Long-Term Erythromycin Cut COPD Complications
Health
- November 21, 2008
But researchers remain cautious about future antibiotic resistance from widespread use
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Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects 'Good' Gut Bacteria
Health
- November 19, 2008
Study finds up to 30% of beneficial species, strains are significantly affected.
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Scientists Hot on Trail of New Antibiotics
Health
- October 17, 2008
Natural compounds could mean faster treatments for TB, fight other drug-resistant bacteria
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Disinfectants Can Boost Bacteria's Resistance to Treatment
Health
- October 17, 2008
Misuse of chemicals contributes to hospital-acquired infections, study says
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Antibiotics May Not Cause Diarrheal Bacteria
Health
- October 10, 2008
Since testing is often on those already on drugs, some diagnoses could be wrong, study says
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Antibiotics for Preterm Labor Linked to Cerebral Palsy
Health
- September 18, 2008
Risk is small, and women shouldn't shun the drugs entirely, experts say
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Special Dyes and Lighting Kill MRSA, Research Shows
Health
- September 10, 2008
But new technologies don't replace basic infection control procedures, expert says
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Protecting Newborns From a Dangerous Threat
Health
- August 28, 2008
Simple tests and antibiotics can thwart Group B strep, doctors say
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Health Tip: Taking an Antibiotic
Health
- August 26, 2008
You may need one -- or you may not
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Health Buzz: Antibiotic Warning and Other Health News
Health
- July 9, 2008
Sex and seniors, new findings about prostate cancer treatment, and a $25 million lawsuit.
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FDA Mandates Black Box Warning for Some Antibiotics
Health
- July 8, 2008
Fluoroquinolones, which include Cipro, can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture, agency says
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New Book on Lyme Disease Takes Controversial Stance
By January W. Payne -
Health
- June 30, 2008
Can the infection spread by ticks become a chronic condition requiring long-term antibiotics?
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Antibiotics Effective for Vaginal Injury After Childbirth
Health
- June 27, 2008
Small study finds they improve healing of common tissue tears, prevent infection
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Silver-Coated Endotracheal Tubes Cut Down on Infections
Health
- May 19, 2008
Saves money and time spent in intensive care units, researcher says
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Antibiotics Don't Help Much in Most Sinus Infections
By January W. Payne -
Health
- April 16, 2008
For mild sinusitis, forgoing drug treatment makes sense, experts conclude.
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Antibiotic-free Tips for Treating Sinus Infections
By January W. Payne -
Health
- April 16, 2008
U.S. News asked two medical specialists for advice.
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For Common Ear Problem, Antibiotics Often Unhelpful
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- February 19, 2008
Treatment of kids with ear infections doesn't stop fluid from accumulating.
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More Medicine Isn't Better Medicine
By Avery Comarow -
Comarow On Quality
- September 27, 2007
Please back slowly away from that antibiotic bottle, ma'am. Don't lie down in the CT scanner, sir. You could get hurt.
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What Does Quality Mean, Anyway?
Comarow On Quality
- April 24, 2007
If the quality and safety of your medical care fell short in some way, would you have any idea? Do you know where and when you should be on guard, what hospitals and clinics are doing to treat and protect patients better, and what steps do and don't work? All of that and more will be within the scope of this blog..
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