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Inappropriate Use of Antibiotics May be Harmful
The sniffles. A runny nose. A cough. That's right — the cold season is upon us. But before you head off to your doctor demanding antibiotics to lessen your symptoms, be aware that those drugs don't always work and can have...
The latest word on penicillin allergy
Despite a myriad of studies over the past several decades using varied patient populations, the true increased risk of an allergic reaction to a cephalosporin in a patient with a penicillin allergy compared with a primary (and...
Cephalosporins More Effective In Treating Strep Throat Than Penicillin, Amoxicillin
Doctors today presented more evidence that it's time for long-time antibiotic stalwarts like penicillin and amoxicillin to step aside when it comes to the treatment of strep throat.
Single-dose antibiotics reduce appendectomy complications
A single dose of antibiotics may be just as effective as multiple doses in preventing infections after an appendectomy, a new research review confirms.
Curb on antibiotics
The government has published new guidelines on the prescribing of antibiotics amid fears that overprescription is leading to the rise of drug-resistant diseases.