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• Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Causes One-Third of Hospital Infections: Study

  October 2, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds antibiotic-resistant bacteria are responsible for nearly one-third of all hospital infections and significantly increase patients’ risk of death.

• Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Could Be Increasing Due to Greater Painkiller Use

  September 9, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  The use of Advil and Tylenol, often prescribed to help with pain during infections, could increase the risk of pathogens developing antibiotic resistance, a new study warns.

• Zithromax Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Reaction Outlined in Case Study

  August 19, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The popular antibiotic, Zithromax, has been linked to at least a dozen reported cases of SJS skin reactions, which may be increased by kidney failure or chronic kidney disease.

• Vancomycin May Increase Risk of Midline Catheter Complications: Study

  August 13, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that using vancomycin in patients with midline catheters may significantly increase the risk of complications and infections.

• Short-Term Antibiotic Use Can Lead to Prolonged Bacterial Resistance in Human Microbiome

  May 5, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New research warns that even a short course of antibiotics can negatively affect gut bacteria, increasing antimicrobial resistance and throwing the human microbiome out of balance.

• Childhood Antibiotic Use Could Lead to Increased Risks of Asthma, Allergies, Other Conditions: Study

  April 28, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that exposing young children to multiple rounds of antibiotics may disrupt their gut microbiome, resulting in allergies, hay fever and asthma.

• Two New Studies Highlight Ways To Reduce Antibiotic Use in NICUs

  March 14, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New findings suggest that reducing the overuse of antibiotics in newborns could significantly lower their risk of developing late-onset sepsis or contracting antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can lead to severe illnesses or death, according to health experts.

• 3M Seeks Dismissal of More Than 100 Bair Hugger Infection Lawsuits

  March 11, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The manufacturer is asking a federal judge to throw out 103 Bair Hugger infection lawsuits, claiming that plaintiffs have yet to prove the surgical warming blanket was used on them.

• Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Found on Nursing Home Residents’ Skin: Study

  March 5, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that colonies of antibiotic-resistant bacteria are found on the skin of many nursing home residents, creating serious infection risks.

• Study Finds Reduction in Nursing Home Antibiotic Use, But Duration Remains Problematic

  December 5, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Federal officials say that nursing homes have reined in some unnecessary antibiotic prescribing habits in recent years.