Photodynamic inactivation using curcumin shows promise in reducing antibiotic resistance diversity in Staphylococcus aureus, ...

"The observed reduction in rCDI is supportive of the mechanism of action of this highly selective antibiotic that has a minimal impact on the human microbiome," they wrote. A research letter published ...

Mild Clostridium difficile infection (CDI; stool frequency <four-times daily; no signs of severe colitis), clearly induced by the use of antibiotics, may be treated by stopping the inducing ...

also known as a C-reactive protein (CRP) test, has been trialled in healthcare centres overseas, including in Vietnam and England where both trials concluded the test could reduce antibiotic ...

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Antibiotics are a powerful tool in fighting bacterial infections like strep throat, whooping cough or a urinary tract infection. But they can leave the patient with nausea, diarrhea or an upset ...

Researchers used an instrumental variable analysis to assess antibiotic duration. There was no greater risk of harm or benefit associated with longer durations of antibiotic therapy. Using a novel ...

How does recurrent C difficile infection impact health care resources utilization and other medical costs? What are the ways in which recurrent C difficile infection can adversely impact a patient ...

C. diff. produces toxins or poisons that cause massive damage to the cells in the gut. These toxins can produce toxic megacolon leading to surgery. Current management recommends either of two ...

A University of Oklahoma physician-researcher recently earned a $3.1 million National Institutes of Health grant to lead a multicenter national clinical trial studying whether antibiotics given at the ...

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Fact checked by Jennifer Klump If you are having surgery, you may be concerned about a bacterial infection after your procedure. While these infections ...