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Antibiotics from dirt
A group of scientists claims to have created one of the strongest antibiotics, capable of killing microorganisms that cause pneumonia, staph, tuberculosis, blood infecti…
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Super antibiotic detection can cure most diseases
US researchers have discovered a type of super antibiotic capable of removing most pathogens, from staphylococcus aureus to bacteria, hidden in the soil.
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Antibiotics should not be taken when colds or coughs are less than 5 days
The British government is calling on patients to commit not to go to the doctor, at least for 5 days, if only cough, cold or sore throat, to reduce the risk of drug-resi…
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Children under 2 years of age use many antibiotics prone to obesity
Infants and young children under 2 years of age who get treated with antibiotics too soon will have a higher risk of becoming obese later.
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The new method helps shorten the duration of treatment for TB
On July 21, scientists announced a new method that combines three highly effective drugs, shortening the duration of treatment from two years to four months in the treat…
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Discover more types of beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract
A group of Chinese and Danish researchers have identified more than 500 types of intestinal microorganisms and 800 viruses that can attack these microorganisms.
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New breakthrough in the fight against drug resistance
British scientists claim to have achieved a breakthrough in the race to defeat the global threat of drug-resistant bacteria.
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Hospital infections cause many dangerous complications
The level of toxicity, causing complications and deaths of hospital infections is higher than that of community infections.
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'Heavenly' facts about antibiotics
A leading microbiologist claims, the amount of antibiotics we absorb from meat and dairy products may be the cause of the mysterious appearance of a series of modern epi…
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Unusual uses of blood
Blood is not only a component that helps maintain life, but also has many unusual uses.
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Ways to ease a sore throat
You should rinse salt water several times a day, replenish your body with adequate water and have a reasonable rest.
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The possibility of kidney damage when treating high blood pressure
A new Canadian study published on November 9 shows that patients who regularly take calcium channel blockers should not use it in combination with clarithromycin.
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Detecting bactericidal proteins that can replace antibiotics
An Israeli team of scientists has taken the first step in developing an antibiotic replacement, after successfully separating a bactericidal protein.
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Next-generation antibiotics can use light to
Scientists at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands are conducting tests on a new technique, which, with only a few tricks, can stimulate antibodies.
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Super antibiotic from the ocean
A new antibiotic compound in microorganisms where the ocean is located in sediments off California (USA) may help cure infections that are resistant to current strains.