Supreme Court Rejects 3M Appeal Over Surgical Warming Blanket Infection Lawsuit
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition by 3M Company to overturn a lower court's decision to reinstate thousands of Bair Hugger lawsuits.
Tag Archives: Antibiotics
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Antibiotic Use May Reduce Childhood Vaccine Effectiveness: Study
The findings of a new study suggest giving children antibiotics as infants can reduce the effectiveness of childhood vaccines.
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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…
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Reducing Antibiotics May Be Better for Newborns’ Gut Microbiome, Study Finds
The findings of a new study indicate antibiotics can disrupt an infant's microbiome, leading researchers to recommend using them less often.
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Supreme Court Review Sought For 3M Bair Hugger Appeal
3M has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the high court to review a decision which reinstated thousands of lawsuits over infections allegedly caused by Bair Hugger warming blankets.
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Bair Hugger Settlement Mediator Appointed After Infection Lawsuits Returned to MDL For Trial
A federal judge has appointed a special mediator to help resolve issues between plaintiffs and defendants in Bair Hugger litigation.
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Children May Be Given Unnecessary Antibiotics to Prevent Early Onset Neonatal Sepsis: Study
A new study finds most infants with low or no risk of early onset sepsis are unnecessarily prescribed antibiotics, which can prevent the potentially fatal condition but also contributes to…
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Microplastics and Polystyrene Pollution May Contribute To Antibiotic Resistance: Study
A new study warns that microplastics may be a breeding ground for antibiotic resistant genes.
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Lower Doses of Antibiotics and Shorter Treatment Durations Just As Effective on Children with Pneumonia: Study
A new study finds that giving children lower doses of antibiotics for shorter durations is just as effective as traditional antibiotic treatments, but could lower the risk of developing antibiotic-resistant…