A Pennsylvania patient suffering from urinary tract infection caused by the bacterial species known as Escherichia Coli was given antibiotics that had no effect in eliminating the bacterias.
The reason for this is a gene in the bacteria that […]
As we all know, water is a fundamental part for the existence of life.
Without water, you cannot survive after only a few days. But water goes way beyond pleasing our thirst. Modern science has shown that water also acts as […]
Importance
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are common drugs used for gastritis, heartburn, ulcer disease etc. The medications are popular because they improve symptoms very rapidly.
Aim
To assess the toxicity of PPIs by looking at >100k patients.
Results/conclusion
The authors of this study […]
Importance
Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has been widely used in clinical practice for a long time. Although these drugs have several major risk factors, they are currently being used very frequently world wide for the treatment of pain, […]
A study published in the FASEB journal demonstrate, for the first time, common medications that astronauts use during long-duration missions to international peace stations.
Results/Conclusion
Several medical records of crewmembers were evaluated and showed that the most common medications were sleep […]
Who doesn’t suffer from low libido from time to time? With our busy schedules, and dealing with family, children, business/work, extracurricular activities, workouts, shopping and what-else-have-you, it’s not hard to imagine that your romantic life is going to suffer […]
Antibiotic resistance, technically antibiotic resistant bacteria, is major issue in medicine, and a big threat to prevention of bacterial infections in the future. Antibiotic resistance occurs when an antibiotic has lost its ability to effectively control or kill bacterial […]
I’m sure like many of you, it’s so easy to reach for that bottle of Advil, Aleve or Motrin for that headache, body ache or joint pain we may have from time to time. I know I have, but quite […]
