Fixing broken brain circuits may treat Parkinson’s disease … Plant-based diet linked to lower risk for Parkinson’s … Bemdaneprocel (BRT-DA01) reduced motor symptom severity in people with Parkinson’s...
Consequences of E. coli in older adults? Serious acute-care episodes, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 25, 2023
Older adults who have Escherichia coli disease (IED) or E. coli, face a variety of potential health burdens and long-term consequences, a new study published in BMC Infectious Diseases finds.
Antimicrobial stewardship program appears to boost levofloxacin’s powers in study
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 22, 2022
A pharmacist-led program reduced the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics by 74% over a five-year period, and appears to have subsequently increased the ability of one of these drugs to fight common bacterial...
Multi-drug resistance is rising in urinary E coli, analysis reveals
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 23, 2021
The task of finding effective first-line antibiotics for common urinary tract infections is becoming more difficult as antimicrobial resistance rises, a new study suggests.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Jan. 13
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 13, 2021
Recovered patients still should get COVID vaccine, epidemiologists say … Biden set to unveil vaccination plan on Thursday … E Coli resistance and cases increasing, Pfizer researchers say … Biogen,...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Oct. 2
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 02, 2020
Pfizer watched closely as Trump pushes for October COVID vaccine rollout … New cases of COVID-19 rise in 27 states, led by Wisconsin … Sleep apnea treatment reduces heart problems in patients with...
A third of nursing home UTIs are antibiotic-resistant, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 21, 2020
Nine pathogens accounted for 90% of UTIs reported to the CDC, and 36% of infections were linked to one that was antibiotic resistant, investigators say.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, November 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 26, 2019
Lung cancer treatment should not be withheld for seniors aged 90+ … Poor hand hygiene may be biggest transmitter of superbug E.coli … Apple Watch electrocardiogram may help diagnose heart attack …...
Dementia residents among most antibiotic-resistant, study reveals
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John Hall
Apr 30, 2015
Because they are prone to rehospitalization, typically demand intensive hands-on care and are heavy users of antibiotics, advanced dementia residents in nursing homes commonly harbor dangerous strains...
Gastro bacteria may place role in healing
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2014
Bacteria typically found in the gastrointestinal system, such as E.Coli and Bacteroides species, were found in war wounds that healed successfully, according to a recent study.