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Link between early antibiotic exposure and weight gain in young children
A recent study has shown that antibiotics use in young children (under 24 months) could result in weight gain shown when the child reaches the age of 5...
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Identifying mutations that give bacteria antibiotic resistance
Ribosomal RNA is one of the main targets of antibiotics, however mutations in the rRNA form resistance against the drug and is a well known route...
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New compound as effective as FDA-approved drugs against life-threatening infections
Researchers have identified a new compound that in preliminary testing has shown itself to be as effective as antibiotics approved by the FDA to treat life-threatening infections while also appearing to be less susceptible to bacterial resistance.
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Scientists develop rapid test that determines antibiotic resistance
Scientists in Germany have developed a test using electric fields and Raman spectroscopy to ascertain specific antibiotic resistance of pathogens and thus enable the prescription of effective treatment.
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Antibiotics may impact cancer treatment efficacy
Improper use of antibiotics may have an unintended consequence of hampering cancer treatments...
