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Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Here's What You Should Do During Flare-Ups
Flare-ups can occur at any time and are often triggered by various factors, including stress, certain foods, infections, use of antibiotics and changes in medication.
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Maternal Antibiotic Use Tied To Higher Bacterial Disease Risk In Babies
Maternal use of antibiotics during pregnancy may raise the risk of babies developing Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease -- a common bacterial disease, according to a study.
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AIIMS Director Warns Against The Use Of Over The Counter Antibiotics Amid Rising Antimicrobial Resistance In India
Do not take antibiotics over the counter, without a doctors consultation, said Dr M Srinivas, Director at AIIMS, Delhi, on Monday, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against their misuse.
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Food Authority Orders Nationwide Testing Of Eggs For Banned Antibiotics
The quality of eggs distributed by a brand called Eggoz was recently questioned and the issue received a lot of public interest. The FSSAI has accordingly directed its regional offices to conduct checks.
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Indian Researchers Develop Natural Weapon To Fight Antibiotic Resistance
The study, published in the journal 'Surfaces and Interphases', explores sustainable ways to counter the growing problem of "superbugs"- a bacteria that has developed resistance due to the excessive use of traditional antibiotics.
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MIT Scientists Develop Superbug-Killing Antibiotics Using Generative AI
Both new antibiotics were able to kill strains of bacteria that are becoming increasingly difficult to treat with existing antibiotics.
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WHO Advises Against The Use Of Antibiotics For COVID-19 Patients
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised against the use of antibiotics even in patients with severe COVID when a concurrent bacterial infection is not suspected.
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Higher Dose of This Antibiotic Can Help In Tuberculosis Recovery: Study
A higher dose of rifampicin -- a bactericidal antibiotic used primarily to treat tuberculosis (TB) -- may be safe, and its use can potentially lead to recurrence-free survival in patients with pulmonary TB, according to a recent study by ICMR.
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10 Arrested For Selling Fake Medicines In Delhi: Cops
The Delhi Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested 10 people allegedly involved in the manufacture and sale of fake medicines used as painkillers and antibiotics among others in the National Capital Region.
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How Rampant Overuse Of Antibiotics During Covid Impacted India
Plenty of mistakes were made in the use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic. We need to learn from them to curb the growth of antimicrobial resistance.
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As Covid Cases Surge, Top Medical Body Revises Advisory On Antibiotics Use
"Antibiotics should not be used unless there is clinical suspicion of bacterial infection. The possibility of coinfection of COVID-19 with other endemic infections must be considered," revised guidelines said.
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Avoid Antibiotics For Low-Grade Fever: Top Medical Body ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research has issued guidelines warning against the use of antibiotics for conditions such as low-grade fever and viral bronchitis while advising doctors to follow a timeline while prescribing them.
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Lancet Report On Antibiotic Use In India "Misleading": Health Ministry Official
A Health Ministry official has dismissed as "misleading and inappropriate" a Lancet report claiming that more than 47 per cent of antibiotic formulations used in India's private sector in 2019 were unapproved.
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Cinnamon Water For Diabetes: How To Make It? Recipe, Benefits And More
Cinnamon is loaded with antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that are known to help lower the rate at which glucose enters the body.
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Gut Health: 6 Diet Tips From Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal To Naturally Improve Gut Flora
Gut health: Eat more fermented foods and avoid intake of processed foods to naturally improve your gut flora, immunity and digestion. Read here to know more.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Here's What You Should Do During Flare-Ups
Flare-ups can occur at any time and are often triggered by various factors, including stress, certain foods, infections, use of antibiotics and changes in medication.
-
Maternal Antibiotic Use Tied To Higher Bacterial Disease Risk In Babies
Maternal use of antibiotics during pregnancy may raise the risk of babies developing Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease -- a common bacterial disease, according to a study.
-
AIIMS Director Warns Against The Use Of Over The Counter Antibiotics Amid Rising Antimicrobial Resistance In India
Do not take antibiotics over the counter, without a doctors consultation, said Dr M Srinivas, Director at AIIMS, Delhi, on Monday, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against their misuse.
-
Food Authority Orders Nationwide Testing Of Eggs For Banned Antibiotics
The quality of eggs distributed by a brand called Eggoz was recently questioned and the issue received a lot of public interest. The FSSAI has accordingly directed its regional offices to conduct checks.
-
Indian Researchers Develop Natural Weapon To Fight Antibiotic Resistance
The study, published in the journal 'Surfaces and Interphases', explores sustainable ways to counter the growing problem of "superbugs"- a bacteria that has developed resistance due to the excessive use of traditional antibiotics.
-
MIT Scientists Develop Superbug-Killing Antibiotics Using Generative AI
Both new antibiotics were able to kill strains of bacteria that are becoming increasingly difficult to treat with existing antibiotics.
-
WHO Advises Against The Use Of Antibiotics For COVID-19 Patients
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised against the use of antibiotics even in patients with severe COVID when a concurrent bacterial infection is not suspected.
-
Higher Dose of This Antibiotic Can Help In Tuberculosis Recovery: Study
A higher dose of rifampicin -- a bactericidal antibiotic used primarily to treat tuberculosis (TB) -- may be safe, and its use can potentially lead to recurrence-free survival in patients with pulmonary TB, according to a recent study by ICMR.
-
10 Arrested For Selling Fake Medicines In Delhi: Cops
The Delhi Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested 10 people allegedly involved in the manufacture and sale of fake medicines used as painkillers and antibiotics among others in the National Capital Region.
-
How Rampant Overuse Of Antibiotics During Covid Impacted India
Plenty of mistakes were made in the use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic. We need to learn from them to curb the growth of antimicrobial resistance.
-
As Covid Cases Surge, Top Medical Body Revises Advisory On Antibiotics Use
"Antibiotics should not be used unless there is clinical suspicion of bacterial infection. The possibility of coinfection of COVID-19 with other endemic infections must be considered," revised guidelines said.
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Avoid Antibiotics For Low-Grade Fever: Top Medical Body ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research has issued guidelines warning against the use of antibiotics for conditions such as low-grade fever and viral bronchitis while advising doctors to follow a timeline while prescribing them.
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Lancet Report On Antibiotic Use In India "Misleading": Health Ministry Official
A Health Ministry official has dismissed as "misleading and inappropriate" a Lancet report claiming that more than 47 per cent of antibiotic formulations used in India's private sector in 2019 were unapproved.
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Cinnamon Water For Diabetes: How To Make It? Recipe, Benefits And More
Cinnamon is loaded with antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that are known to help lower the rate at which glucose enters the body.
-
Gut Health: 6 Diet Tips From Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal To Naturally Improve Gut Flora
Gut health: Eat more fermented foods and avoid intake of processed foods to naturally improve your gut flora, immunity and digestion. Read here to know more.
