Bacteria
Investigators at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad, India, have been exploring the potential of quercetin as a biocontrol agent against Pseudomonas syringae, a plant pathogen that causes bacterial blight in legumes. Quercetin, a plant-derived compound, has been found to selectively disrupt the quorum sensing (QS) mechanism of P. syringae without affecting
Bacteria
Investigators at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad, India, have been exploring the potential of quercetin as a biocontrol agent against Pseudomonas syringae, a plant pathogen that causes bacterial blight in legumes. Quercetin, a plant-derived compound, has been found to selectively disrupt the quorum sensing (QS) mechanism of P. syringae without affecting
Infection
Researchers at Dandenong Hospital, Victoria, Australia, have conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the effectiveness of adding oral antibiotics (oAB) to mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) in reducing surgical site infections (SSI) and anastomotic leaks (AL) in elective colorectal cancer surgery. The study, published in Colorectal Disease, found that
Infection
A recent study conducted by the University of Iceland, in collaboration with the Landspitali University Hospital in Iceland, has found a significant association between infant antibiotic exposure and an increased risk of childhood asthma. The study, which observed 43,600 children born in Iceland from 2010 to 2019, revealed that
Infection
A recent study published in the Lancet Clinical Medicine journal has shed light on the effectiveness of shorter antibiotic courses for treating common serious newborn infections. Led by Indian neonatologist Dr. Saikiran D, the study confirms that shorter courses of antibiotics are often as effective as traditional longer courses for
Antibiotics
The World Health Organization has issued a stark warning about the rapid spread of antibiotic-resistant "superbugs," citing alarming data on treatment failures. According to the U.N. agency, one in six laboratory-tested bacterial infections show resistance to antibiotic treatment, with a sharp increase over the past five years.
Pediatrics
Research conducted by a team at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan has shed light on the widespread use of antibiotics in pediatric dengue cases. The study found that nearly 28% of children with confirmed dengue without bacterial infection received antibiotics, leading to increased healthcare utilization and medical
Pediatrics
Research conducted by Qatar University has revealed a 12.6% decrease in Fluoroquinolones sales in the first month of the Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) routine immunization strategy. The study, published in the BMC Infectious Diseases journal, also found varying trends in sales of other antibiotic classes. The research suggests that
Pediatrics
Thailand is grappling with the challenges of implementing antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs in pediatric units in academic hospitals. Despite its importance in reducing antibiotic resistance, the implementation of AMS programs is hindered by various barriers. Researchers at Chulalongkorn University have identified five pediatric units in academic hospitals in Thailand, where
Pediatrics
New Zealand researchers conducted a comprehensive study on the pediatric utilization of ophthalmic antibiotics, shedding light on the utilization patterns of chloramphenicol and ciprofloxacin in the eye and ear among children aged five years or under in Auckland. The study, led by the University of Auckland, analyzed 11,617 prescriptions
Pediatrics
A newly published case series sheds light on the rare condition of septic pulmonary embolism in children, emphasizing the need for prompt and targeted antibiotic therapy to improve outcomes. Researchers from the University of Florida Health reviewed clinical manifestations, radiographic abnormalities, and antibiotic therapy in children with septic pulmonary embolism.
