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New antibiotic for multidrug resistant superbug

Researchers from the universities in Konstanz and Vienna discover a new class of antibiotic that selectively targets Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the…

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Lasso-shaped antibiotic evades standard drug resistance

A small molecule shaped like a lasso may be a powerful tool in the fight against infectious diseases, according to…

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Antibiotic exposure in infancy may boost Type 1 diabetes risk

Exposure to antibiotics during a key developmental window in infancy can stunt the growth of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas…

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Low doses of antibiotic work just as well as higher ones to treat rare type of chronic hair loss

Small amounts of a common antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drug can curb symptoms where a misplaced immune reaction (e.g., autoimmunity) can…

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Microplastics could be fueling antibiotic resistance

Microplastics — tiny shards of plastic debris — are all over the planet. They have made their way up food…

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Diabetes can drive the evolution of antibiotic resistance

Antibiotics are powerful, fast-acting medications designed to eradicate bacterial infections. However, in recent years, their dependability has waned as antibiotic…

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Asthma and antibiotic use may predict nasal polyp recurrence after endoscopic sinus surgery

The probability of revision sinus surgery including the removal of nasal polyps is higher if the patient has asthma or…

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Antibiotic treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis found to be safe and effective in clinical trial

A clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that the oral antibiotic levofloxacin taken once-daily for…

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