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2012-02-06
Do Doctors Overprescribe Antibiotics?Patch.comCEO of Melville's Henry Schein discusses global public health dangers of antibiotic resistance at World Economic Forum. CEO of Melville's Henry Schein discusses antibiotics at the World Economic Forum. At the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, ...and more »
2012-02-06
National Hog FarmerStudy Offers Insights Into Antibiotics, FeedNational Hog FarmerAntibiotics in pig feed increased the number of antibiotic-resistant genes in gastrointestinal microbes in pigs, according to a study conducted by Michigan State University (MSU) and the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research ...
2012-02-06
Kids' Kare: AntibioticsCIproud.comAnd so it is not surprising that many parents request an antibiotic like amoxicillin from their doctor because they think it can cure fevers, coughs, and sore throats or at least speed up recovery time. But antibiotics don't always help and in some ...
2012-02-06
OpEdNewsBayer's ill-gotten factory farming profitsPeople's WorldThere are potentially lethal strains of bacteria, traced to antibiotics produced by pharmaceutical corporation Bayer, present in pork, beef, and poultry. The German company's highly profitable products are also reported to encourage increasingly ...Antibiotics Injected Directly into Eggs and Big Pharma SecretsOpEdNewsall 3 news articles »
2012-02-06
Toddler slightly better, responds to antibioticsHindustan TimesThe condition of the two-year-old baby girl admitted in the neurosurgery ICU of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences' Trauma Centre marginally improved on Monday. “Though she continues to have an infection in her lungs and brain fluid, ...No improvement, baby on ventilator againDaily PioneerBaby still critical, but stableThe Hinduall 3 news articles »
2012-02-06
CTV.caC. diff patients overcome 'ick factor' to embrace therapyCTV.caThe strong and expensive antibiotics used to treat C. difficile made her nauseous. After nine months she had dropped to 82 pounds and blown through $13000 in co-payments for emergency department visits for an infection she could not shake.and more »
2012-02-04
OpEdNewsNew FDA rules limit antibiotic use on livestockColumbia MissourianCOLUMBIA — To MU veterinarian John Middleton, the most significant impact of new government rules that govern the use of certain antibiotics on livestock will be increased accountability for farmers and veterinarians. Under the new rules, ...Are You Eating Antibiotics Without Knowing It? Probably!Food ConsumerThe Scary Danger of Meat (Even for Those Who Don't Eat It)truthoutall 4 news articles »
2012-02-06
TechnoratiAJ Foyt Released From HospitalWXII The TriadHe is still taking antibiotics for the infection. The four-time Indianapolis 500 winner was forced to skip the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona due to the complications. Foyt was scheduled to be the grand marshal Saturday at Daytona ...AJ Foyt out of hospitalESPNall 131 news articles »
2012-02-06
"Malaria cure" claim sparks Vienna probeReutersBut he noted that inducing fever was once an accepted treatment for some forms of mental disorder before the advent of antibiotics, notably to cure syphilis, from the 1940s. "We are trying to track down doctors and nurses who worked here in the 1960s ...and more »
2012-02-05
Maltese are popping antibiotics 'just in case'Times of MaltaPopping antibiotics “just in case” may be symptomatic of a Maltese trait to avoid uncertainty, a characteristic so ingrained in the country's psyche it has topped Europe's league tables. Whereas most Scandinavians are happy to let a sore throat or flu ...
2012-02-06
Anti-biotics are often helpful when a child is sick. But is it a cure-all for every little problem? Dr. Andy shares some tips about when you anti-biotics are appropriate.
2012-01-31
The discovery of antibiotics revolutionized the medical treatment of bacterial infections and considerably increased life expectancy of the population. But despite how useful they are, we must still be very careful not to abuse these medications so as not to throw off the balance of the bacteria living inside of us already.
2012-01-19
A panel at the World Economic Forum is going to address what happens if all of our antibiotics fail. The results are more far-reaching than you might at first think. For instance, many types of surgery become nearly impossible. A blog post at the site of the World Economic Forum plays a game of cataclysmic "What if". The age of antibiotics may be coming to a close, and one of humankind’s ...
2012-01-26
Many of us have suffered through a cold or the Flu this season, but when you turn to your Doctor for relief, but careful what you wish for.
2012-01-30
WASHINGTON -- Many of us have suffered through a cold or the Flu this season, but when you turn to your doctor for relief, be careful what you wish for.
2012-01-25
The pharmaceutical industry won approval to market a record number of new drugs for rare diseases last year, as a combination of scientific innovation and business opportunity spurred new treatments for diseases long-ignored by drug companies.
2012-01-24
U.S. farms use almost 30 million pounds of antibiotics each year, which may help breed strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Viewpoints read more
2012-01-16
After being exposed to antibiotics for only 2 weeks, a drastic rise in drug-resistant E. coli has been detected in guts of pigs.
2012-01-27
Antibiotics were once the wonder drug. Now, however, an increasing number of highly resistant -- and deadly -- bacteria are spreading around the world. The killer bugs often originate in factory farms, where animals are treated whether they are sick or not.
2012-02-06
The mis-prescription of antibiotics for viruses is one of the many ways the one-time miracle drugs have been misused in past decades. The result has been a proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains.
2012-02-06
@happypenguin58 antibiotics, calcium supplement, and liver health supplements. Poor birdie is sick, but she's improving.
2012-02-06
Antibiotics r da #1 drug lol
2012-02-06
took antibiotics for 10 days and pretty sure my strep throat is not gone...
2012-02-06
i literally think i have a bladder infection but i'm just going to get antibiotics after the next episode. #portlandia
2012-02-06
What medicine would you give an ill ant? Antibiotics!
2012-02-06
@mccteresa @featherchick @JSMcM Cat who has not been self running 103.2 temp (101-102 normal), so antibiotics, some fluids, should help
2012-02-06
Alright, another course of antibiotics + steroids. Hope this time will be all fine.
2012-02-06
I hateeee taking antibiotics -__-
2012-02-06
these antibiotics are f****** with my stomach
2012-02-06
Drugged up on 2 antibiotics , tylenol for the pain , and calcium pills. #lifeOfaDruggy
2012-02-06
@bballerfolife8 haha no buy I've been sick and now I'm better. So I can thank for for that...and antibiotics
2012-02-06
RT @BethArmogida: Newt Gingrich is slowly going away, which means the antibiotics are working. #NewtGingrich
2012-02-06
Over the counter drugs + antibiotics = a much happier me. #i
2012-02-06
@melloui Frick! Tiny's already on antibiotics for his ear infection! I asked doc about garlic oil but she just hemmed & said "this works"
2012-02-06
Newt Gingrich is slowly going away, which means the antibiotics are working. #NewtGingrich
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