Antibiotics Have Limited Benefits for Children with Sinus Infections: Study
Doctors often prescribe medically unnecessary antibiotics to children with sinus infections caused by viruses, a new study warns.
Tag Archives: Antibiotic Resistance
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Drug Resistant Fungal Pathogen Linked to High Hospital Death Rates: CDC Report
A CDC study warns of the increasing spread of C. auris infections throughout the U.S. healthcare system, which is often treatment-resistant and lethal.
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Study Links Mycobacterial Infections to Hospital Ice and Water Machines
Deadly infections that sickened four patients, killing three, were traced back to the hospital's water and ice machines, and a commercial water purifier which were infested with mycobacteria.
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Nexium, Prilosec, Similar Heartburn Drugs Linked to Increased Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds
The findings of a new study warn that Nexium, Prilosec and similar proton pump inhibitors are linked to an increased risk of acquiring certain types of antimicrobial-resistant infections.
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U.N. Report Warns of Future Threats from Treatment-Resistant Superbugs
A new U.N. report warns the global community that treatment-resistant superbugs will continue to kill more people each year unless countries address climate change, poor waste disposal practices and antibiotic…
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Roundup May Increase Risk Antibiotic Resistance to Bacterial Infection That Kills Thousands of Americans Every Year: Study
The findings of a new study warn that Roundup exposure could lead to the development of antibiotic resistance in dangerous, infection-causing microorganisms.
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Overprescribing of Antibiotics for Children Cut By More Than 50% At Clinics By Using Techniques Widely Available: Study
A new study shows already available doctor intervention tools can prevent a significant amount of antibiotic overprescribing.
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Overuse of Antibiotics in Children Runs Up Staggering Health Care Costs: Study
The findings of a new study reveal antibiotic overuse in children leads to increased antibiotic resistance, unnecessary side effects, and costs the health care system millions of dollars annually.
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Ten Percent of Doctors Account for 40% of Antibiotics Prescribed, CDC Finds
A new CDC study reveals 10% of doctors nationwide prescribe nearly half of antibiotics in the U.S., often for ailments which cannot be treated by antibiotics.
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New Antiseptic Treatment Could Reduce Antibiotic Use For UTIs: Study
A new study finds that an antiseptic treatment could be as effective in treating women's urinary tract infections as antibiotics, but without the risk of developing new strains of antibiotic-resistant…
