Exploring the dark side of Staph aureus, a bacterium resistant to multiple drugs—even those yet to be tested in humans
British physician and microbiologist Alexander Fleming, discoverer of penicillin nearly 100 years ago, was the first to warn ...
The Healthy on MSN1d
Taking an Antibiotic? Here Are the Questions to Ask Your Doctor First
Make your antibiotic medication as effective as possible by getting these answers before you leave the doctor's office or pharmacy.
Pope Francis in hospital: How to reduce the chances of contracting pneumonia and other respiratory infections
In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...
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Lake swimming in Iowa led to rare Legionnaires’ disease case that puzzled doctors for days
In A Nutshell While Legionnaires’ disease typically makes headlines when linked to building water systems, this case shows ...
Science Daily2d
A diabetes, heart failure, and kidney disease medication is the first of its kind to significantly reduce both heart attacks and strokes
Sotagliflozin, a drug recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat type 2 diabetes and kidney disease with additional cardiovascular risk factors, can significantly reduce heart ...
Medscape2d
Think the Urinary Tract Is Sterile? Think Again
Researchers confirm that bacteria naturally exist in the urinary tract, influencing kidney stone formation and potentially ...
Swimming in some lakes can lead to infection with Legionella, warn scientists
Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella, bacteria that can cause pneumonia, and people ...
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Diabetes fuels antibiotic resistance, worsening infections and treatment challenges
A new study reveals that diabetes significantly accelerates the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus ...