193 results

• Levaquin, Cipro, Similar Antibiotics Linked To Heart Valve Problems: Study

  September 19, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Levaquin, Cipro and Avelox may increase the risk of heart valve regurgitations, which could lead to heart failure, according to the findings of a new study.

• Drug-Resistant Hospital Infections May Sometimes Be Transmitted By Flying Insects: Study

  June 26, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals that insects in hospitals often carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria which can infect humans.

• Antibiotic Prescriptions Given to Prevent Dental Infections Often Unnecessary: Study

  June 5, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that dentists regularly overprescribe antibiotics for non-existent infection risks.

• Superbug Evolution Outpacing Antibiotic Development, U.N. Warns

  April 30, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new report to the United Nations highlights the growing risk of antibiotic resistant "superbugs".

• Zithromax Fails To Help Reduce Malaria Deaths Or Hospitalizations: Study

  February 7, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates that Zithromax failed to help African children avoid hospitalization or death from malaria.

• Despite Known Risks, Antibiotics Still Widely Prescribed Inappropriately, Two Studies Show

  January 18, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  Two new studies show that pediatricians and dermatologists are still likely over-prescribing antibiotics, despite concerns over antibiotic resistance.

• Levaquin, Avelox, Cipro Linked To Increased Risk Of Aortic Dissections, FDA Warns

  December 21, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning that Levaquin, Cipro, Avelox and similar drugs are linked to an increased risk of aortic dissection.

• Severe Childhood Infections Can Increase Risk Of Mental Illness Later: Study

  December 7, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  Severe childhood infections may be linked to the development of mental illness later in life, according to the findings of a new study.

• Antibiotics Prescribed Without Infection Diagnosis Nearly Half The Time: Study

  October 11, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests about half of antibiotic prescriptions are given to patients who don't have infections.

• Antibiotics May Be Effective Treatment for Appendicitis: Study

  September 26, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests that using antibiotics may be an alternative to surgery in treating appendicitis.