Microplastic biofilms enrich antibiotic resistance genes in freshwater environments
Microplastics in water carry dangerous antibiotic resistance genes
This meta-analysis of environmental studies found that microplastic biofilms in freshwater settings significantly enrich antibiotic resistan…
Tiny plastic particles in freshwater environments gather antibiotic resistance genes more than the water itself. This review found that non-…
Meta-analysis finds fluoroquinolone prophylaxis reduces febrile neutropenia in pediatric ALL
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics lower febrile neutropenia risk in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia during treatment start
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 991 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia found that fluoroquinolone prophylaxis reduced fe…
A review of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia shows fluoroquinolone antibiotics reduce febrile neutropenia risk. This finding sugge…
Antibiotic duration and type associated with chronic post-amputation pain in military cohort
Study finds link between antibiotic use and chronic pain after traumatic amputation
A retrospective cohort study of 212 military personnel with traumatic amputations found prolonged antibiotic use (>21 days) and combined reg…
Using antibiotics for more than 21 days or taking two or more types together increased the risk of chronic pain after traumatic amputation i…