Meta-analysis: Nitazoxanide triple therapy improves H. pylori eradication vs standard triple therapy
Nitazoxanide triple therapy significantly improves H. pylori cure rates compared to standard treatment
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1286 participants found that nitazoxanide-based triple therapy significantly improved H.
A large review of 1286 patients found that adding nitazoxanide to standard triple therapy significantly improved H. pylori cure rates and re…
Meta-analysis: Postoperative oral antibiotics reduce cellulitis after cesarean in obese women
Adding two antibiotics may lower cellulitis risk for obese women having C-sections
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1144 obese women undergoing cesarean delivery found that adding postoperative oral cephalexin an…
A large review found adding oral cephalexin and metronidazole to standard care significantly reduced cellulitis in obese women after C-secti…
FDA Approves Metronidazole Injection for Anaerobic Infections and Prophylaxis
FDA approves new antibiotic for serious anaerobic bacterial infections
The FDA approved Metronidazole Injection for treatment of serious anaerobic infections and for prophylaxis in elective colorectal surgery.
The FDA approved Metronidazole Injection USP for serious infections caused by anaerobic bacteria.
Retrospective study compares antibiotic regimens for H. pylori eradication in children
Two antibiotic regimens cleared H. pylori in most children within four weeks
This retrospective observational study evaluated two antibiotic combinations for treating Helicobacter pylori infection in children aged 4 t…
A look at two common treatments found that both regimens successfully eliminated the bacteria in most children within four weeks.
Bismuth-containing quadruple therapy associated with higher H. pylori eradication rates compared to triple therapy in children
New Mix Clears Stomach Bugs Better in Children
This retrospective cohort study of 161 pediatric patients compared 14-day bismuth-containing quadruple therapy against triple therapy for He…
A four-drug plan works better than the usual three-drug plan for clearing stomach bacteria in kids.
Cross-sectional study in South Benin finds metronidazole prescribing linked to symptoms
A Common Antibiotic Is Being Widely Prescribed — but Is It Always the Right Call?
A register-based cross-sectional study of 2,200 medical visits in South Benin primary care found metronidazole prescribing was associated wi…
In Benin, a common gut infection antibiotic is prescribed in nearly one in five clinic visits, raising urgent questions about whether it is …
H. pylori eradication reduces cholesterol and LDL in patients with cardiovascular disease risk
Treating This Stomach Bug May Quietly Lower Heart Risk
A randomized controlled trial in 72 patients with H.
Treating a common stomach infection can lower cholesterol and small dense lipoprotein particles a year later, potentially reducing heart dis…
Phase 1 trial shows vaginal L. crispatus biotherapeutics colonize in bacterial vaginosis patients
A Simple Swab Could Stop Bacterial Vaginosis From Coming Back
A phase 1 randomized trial in 71 participants with bacterial vaginosis in the US and South Africa tested vaginally delivered multi-strain La…
For the millions who struggle with BV that keeps returning, this early research points to a promising new strategy: using beneficial bacteri…
Intravaginal vitamin C may increase short-term cure and prevent recurrence of bacterial vaginosis
Intravaginal Vitamin C May Help Treat Bacterial Vaginosis in Nonpregnant Patients
A meta-analysis of 1,107 nonpregnant patients found intravaginal vitamin C (250 mg daily for 6 days) was associated with higher short-term c…
Intravaginal vitamin C cured 66% of bacterial vaginosis patients in short-term trials, outperforming placebo and showing promise against sta…
Oral and IV metronidazole show similar tissue concentrations in oral cancer flap reconstruction
Oral and IV metronidazole show similar tissue levels in small oral cancer surgery study
A randomized trial in 18 patients undergoing FAMM flap reconstruction after oral cancer surgery found no significant difference in tissue AU…
Oral and IV metronidazole reach the same tissue levels in oral cancer surgery, suggesting patients might take the antibiotic by mouth instea…
Adjunctive antibiotics in peri-implantitis surgery reduce bleeding on probing but not other outcomes
Antibiotics with surgery reduced gum bleeding around dental implants in small study
A 12-month RCT in 59 patients with peri-implantitis found that adding systemic amoxicillin and metronidazole to access-flap surgery signific…
Adding antibiotics to dental implant surgery reduced gum bleeding around implants, but offered no other benefits after one year.
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…