Healthcare professionals usually prescribe antibiotics to clear bacterial infections. But antibiotics may also have an effect on a person’s emotional state. A 2022 study found a stronger ...

The patient reached the hospital with a deteriorating health condition. She had been experiencing difficulty in breathing, ...

In part 2 of this interview, Michael A. Bernstein, MD, highlights the need for prolonged antibiotics and strong public health measures to combat tuberculosis (TB) at both the individual and ...

Feb. 13, 2025 — Findings from a new study highlight key differences in the gut microbiome of infants with cystic fibrosis (CF) compared to that of healthy infants, and how these alterations may ...

Feb. 13, 2025 — New research has revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These findings challenge the ...

The oral contraceptive pill, commonly referred to as “the pill”, was introduced in the 1960s. With it, women were able to ...

Oral antibiotics seem to be efficacious in most cases, but hospitalization and parenteral therapy should be considered in very young or very sick children. Local susceptibilities should be taken ...

Nine patients required prosthesis removal in addition to antibiotic therapy. Two patients had apparent cure of the infection with retention of the prosthesis. Group B streptococcal prosthetic ...

Each month, the lining of your womb (scientific name 'endometrium') thickens up. This thickened endometrial tissue is called a 'decidual lining'. Normally, if you're not pregnant, you'll ...