5-day oral antibiotics as effective as 10-day course for pediatric GAS pharyngitis
Shorter antibiotic courses may treat strep throat in children
A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of 22,636 children found little to no difference in clinical outcomes between 3, 5, and …
A review of over 20,000 cases suggests a 5-day course of antibiotics is as effective as 10 days for treating strep throat in children.
Antibiotic exposure is associated with an 18.7% higher risk of gastrointestinal cancers
Antibiotic use linked to higher risk of gastrointestinal cancers
This meta-analysis of 12 studies indicates that antibiotic use is associated with a statistically significant increase in the risk of gastro…
New data shows a link between taking antibiotics and an increased risk of developing certain gastrointestinal cancers like colorectal cancer…
Umbilical vein marsupialization is a viable surgical option for neonatal foals with omphalophlebitis
New surgical options for foals with umbilical vein infections
This short literature review examines the viability and feasibility of umbilical vein marsupialization in neonatal foals with omphalophlebit…
A new surgical technique offers a way to treat severe umbilical infections in newborn foals when standard methods are not safe.
Caesarean birth and perinatal antibiotics are associated with reduced gut microbial diversity
Birth method and antibiotics impact infant gut bacteria variety
This meta-analysis of 5,309 healthy term infants found that while bacterial abundance differences between vaginal and caesarean births were …
New research explores how vaginal birth versus C-sections and early antibiotic use shape the essential bacteria in a baby's developing gut.
Many healthcare students lack knowledge that antibiotics do not speed recovery from colds and flu
Healthcare students often lack clear knowledge on antibiotics and viruses
This meta-analysis of 131 studies from 43 countries found that while 88.7% of healthcare students correctly knew antibiotics treat bacterial…
Many healthcare students are unsure if antibiotics can treat common colds or flu, which may lead to improper use of these important medicine…
Antibiotic prophylaxis reduces UTI risk in children with VUR but increases antibiotic resistance
Taking daily antibiotics lowers UTI risk but raises resistance chances for young patients with reflux
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 2577 children with vesicoureteral reflux found that continuous antibiotic prophylaxis reduced UT…
A large review found that daily antibiotics reduce urinary infections in kids with reflux. However, this treatment also makes bacteria harde…
Inhaled antibiotics improve clinical cure and reduce mortality in ventilator-associated pneumonia
Inhaled antibiotics help cure pneumonia and lower death risk in ICU patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of adjunctive inhaled antibiotics for ventilator-associated pneumonia found significantly improved …
Adding inhaled antibiotics to standard care improved cure rates and reduced death in patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Maintaining gut microbiome integrity should be a fundamental component of antimicrobial stewardship strategies aimed at controlling AMR worldwide
Doctors suggest fixing gut bugs is key to fighting antibiotic resistance globally
This narrative review discusses the role of various interventions in human gut microbiota. The authors argue that maintaining and re-establi…
Antibiotics often harm helpful gut bacteria, making infections worse. New treatments like phage therapy and stool transplants aim to restore…
Antibiotic stewardship bundle aims to cut antibiotic use in Chinese NICUs
A new plan aims to cut unnecessary antibiotics for sick newborns in China
This protocol describes a multicenter, before-and-after, interrupted time series quality improvement study testing a bundled antimicrobial s…
This ongoing project in China seeks to reduce antibiotic use for newborns with sepsis while keeping them safe during treatment.
Narrative review discusses Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis risks from various medications
A review explains which drugs may cause severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
This narrative review examines Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis associated with antibiotics, antiepileptics, allopuri…
This review looks at medications linked to rare but dangerous skin conditions. It helps doctors and patients understand the risks.
Local antibiotic delivery systems increase healing rates in diabetic foot osteomyelitis compared with control groups in this meta-analysis
Local Antibiotics May Boost Healing in Diabetic Foot Infections
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated local antibiotic delivery systems versus control groups for patients with diabetic foot o…
A new analysis suggests local antibiotic delivery may improve healing for diabetic foot bone infections, but more research is needed.
Antibiotic cement achieves 85.2% healing rate in diabetic foot osteomyelitis meta-analysis
Antibiotic cement may help heal diabetic foot infections without major surgery
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 82 patients with diabetic foot osteomyelitis found a weighted healing rate of 85.2% with antibiotic…
A meta-analysis suggests antibiotic-impregnated cement can heal diabetic foot osteomyelitis in most patients, though some still need surgery…