Tuesday, November 24, 2009

antibiotics

Pay Less for Prescription Drugs

Check out pharmacy, clinic and government programs, expert says more >>

CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects

No added risk was found, however, for most commonly used infection-fighters more >>

Virulent Strain of MRSA Resists Treatment

Type that causes bloodstream infections can be quickly fatal, study finds more >>

1960s-Era Antibiotics Show First Signs of Failing in Some Infections

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria strike drug of last resort. more >>

Antibiotic Resistance Still a Major Public Health Threat

Studies show it's worsening while there are few new drugs in pipeline more >>

Pumpkin May Fight Yeast Infections

Age-old folk remedy may lead to new antibiotic therapy, study finds more >>

Science Finds Healing in Halloween Horrors

Vampire bats, spiders and even a monster have sparked new treatments more >>

After Tonsillectomy, Short-Term Antibiotics Effective: Study

Three-day course relieves pain as well as seven-day regimen, researchers find more >>

Many Kids Suffer Medication Side Effects: Study

Adverse drug reactions cause more than half a million outpatient visits a year, researchers find more >>

Antibiotics Bought Easily on the Internet

Study found 138 sites that sold them illegally, without a prescription more >>

Blood Test Narrows Down Need for Antibiotics

Could lead to better treatment decisions for respiratory infections, experts say more >>

Health Buzz: Americans Living Longer and Other Health News

4 "harmless" acts that might give you food poisoning; figuring out when kids need antibiotics. more >>

It’s Still Hard to Know When Kids Need Antibiotics

Doctors do less prescribing for ear infections and colds. more >>

New Antibiotics May Target Cancer-Causing Proteins

Anti-cancer use of thiazoles could be possible, research suggests more >>

Changes Reduced Infections From Medical Abortion

Differences in drug use, delivery made a measurable impact in Planned Parenthood study more >>

Sepsis Treatment Offers Lifesaving Potential

Blood-cleansing therapy used in Japan warrants further study: researchers more >>

'Nanotechnology' May Simplify Antibiotic Treatment

Study using nanoparticles in aerosal spray shows promise more >>

New Paint Shows Germ-Fighting Potential

It may thwart hospital 'superbugs,' viruses and mold, scientists say more >>

New Antibiotic Could Shorten TB Treatment

Less time to completion may boost patient compliance, outcomes, researchers say more >>

Health Tip: Understanding Antibiotic Resistance

What you can do to help prevent it more >>

Engineered Viruses Could Battle Superbugs

Researchers say they disabled bacterial defenses, making antibiotics more effective more >>

Travel Safety Can Be a Passport to Good Health

Just because it's a resort, doesn't mean precautions should be abandoned, experts note more >>

Diagnosing Strep Key to Curbing Rheumatic Heart Disease

Untreated, one throat strain can lead to damaging fever, physicians warn more >>

Antibiotic Combo Fights Resistant TB

2 FDA-approved drugs inhibit both normal and virulent strains, study finds more >>

Antibiotic-Resistant Meningitis Reported in U.S.

Health officials worry that overuse of antibiotics may be to blame more >>

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