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June 21, 2022
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More research needed to determine if prenatal antibiotic exposure triggers atopic march

More research needed to determine if prenatal antibiotic exposure triggers atopic march

Prenatal antibiotic exposure appeared linked to increased susceptibility to childhood asthma and diseases implicated in the atopic march, including wheeze, eczema/dermatitis and allergic rhinitis, according to a review published in Allergy.

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June 13, 2022
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Researchers study ocean plastics as potential source of antibiotics

Researchers study ocean plastics as potential source of antibiotics

Researchers in California are studying ocean plastics as a potential source of novel antibiotics.

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June 11, 2022
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Another preclinical study demonstrates antibiotic potential of CBD

Another preclinical study demonstrates antibiotic potential of CBD

WASHINGTON — Another preclinical study has added evidence that cannabidiol, or CBD, may have potential as an antibiotic, researchers said at ASM Microbe.

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May 28, 2022
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BoneSupport receives FDA market authorization for antibiotic-eluting bone graft

BoneSupport has announced FDA market authorization of the Cerament G bone graft for patients with osteomyelitis, according to a press release.

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May 26, 2022
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Study shows impact of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing on children

Study shows impact of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing on children

Researchers found that inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions were associated with avoidable adverse drug events in children, including Clostridioides difficile, and substantial health care expenditures.

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May 20, 2022
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Rediscovering phages: ‘We finally have the tools to harness them’

Rediscovering phages: ‘We finally have the tools to harness them’

Antibiotic-resistant infections, which have been on the rise for years, were the cause of more than 1.2 million deaths worldwide in 2019, according to estimates published this year in The Lancet.

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May 19, 2022
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Antibiotic use before cesarean delivery does not increase asthma, eczema risks

Antibiotic use before cesarean delivery does not increase asthma, eczema risks

The administration of antibiotics before cesarean delivery did not increase the risks for asthma, eczema or other allergic conditions in early childhood, providing further support for their use, according to a study published in The BMJ.

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May 16, 2022
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Antibiotic use linked with an increased risk for older-onset IBD

Antibiotic use linked with an increased risk for older-onset IBD

The use of antibiotics, particularly those targeting gastrointestinal pathogens, was associated with an increased risk for older-onset inflammatory bowel disease, according to a researcher at the Digestive Disease Week 2022 media briefing.

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April 24, 2022
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Study finds racial, ethnic disparities in inappropriate antibiotic prescribing

Study finds racial, ethnic disparities in inappropriate antibiotic prescribing

LISBON, Portugal — A study found a high rate of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing among Black and Hispanic/Latino patients in the United States, researchers reported at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.

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April 17, 2022
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Prior cultures predict antibiotic susceptibility for patients with recurrent UTIs

Prior cultures predict antibiotic susceptibility for patients with recurrent UTIs

Prior urine culture susceptibility may help predict future antibiotic resistance in patients with recurrent UTIs, according to data presented at the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Spring Meeting.

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