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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Diagnosed With Leptospirosis
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was on Saturday diagnosed with bacterial infection leptospirosis, with doctors saying he is being given antibiotics and his vitals are "completely stable".
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Compulsory To Mention Reasons For Prescribing Antibiotics, Doctors Told
All doctors have been asked to compulsorily mention exact reason while prescribing antibiotics or antimicrobial drugs, says the latest note from the Centre to fight antimicrobial resistance.
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US To Recommend Antibiotic Pill After Sex To Prevent Infections
Amid soaring rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, US health authorities on Monday proposed that doctors begin prescribing a common antibiotic as a pill taken after sex, despite concerns over fueling more resistant strains.
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Avoid Antibiotics For Low-Grade Fever: Top Medical Body ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research has issued guidelines warning against the use of antibiotics for conditions such as low-grade fever and viral bronchitis while advising doctors to follow a timeline while prescribing them.
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Antibiotic Resistance: Rational Use Of Antibiotics Is Important, Suggests Doctor
Antibiotic resistance: We do not have many new antibiotics in the pipeline, so we need to preserve what we have and use antibiotics judiciously. The public, pharmacists and physicians together have a role to play to ensure that antibiotics are consumed rationally.
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Antibiotic Resistance Risks: Indoor Dust Can Make You Antibiotic Resistant, Say Researchers
Antibiotic resistance: Dust particles may have the capability of making you antibiotic resistant. While it is rare that pathogens live in indoor dust, they can enter indoors and mingle with existing bacteria. Read here to know more.
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CPM Leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's Condition Stable, On Antibiotic
Former West Bengal Chief Minister and CPI-M stalwart Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, hospitalised following acute respiratory distress, was "stable", doctors said on Saturday.
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World Antibiotic Awareness Week: All You Need To Know About Antibiotic Resistance And Its Health Hazards
World Antibiotic Awareness Week is aimed at spreading awareness about the importance of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in response to use of these medicines.
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Talking to the Doctor May Prevent Antibiotic Overuse in Kids
Practice basic hygiene and sanitation to avoid falling prey to bacterial viral invasion.
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Blood Test May Help Prevent Overuse Of Antibiotics
An inexpensive blood test could one day tell doctors whether an infection is caused by a virus or a bacteria, and help prevent unwarranted prescribing of antibiotics, researchers said Wednesday.
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Dilip Kumar 'Recovering Well,' Says Saira Banu
"Dilip Sahab was admitted to Lilavati Hospital for treatment of high fever and chest infection on April 15 night. He was advised intravenous administration of antibiotics for speedy recovery. Oral drugs would not act as fast as the IV injections, the doctors advised. Hence it became necessary to shift him to the hospital"
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Is Your Meat Safe? Experts Speak on Overuse of Antibiotics
Scientists, doctors and public health experts have issued a statement of common concern against irrational use of antibiotics in humans and animals and the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.
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Delhi rape case: second man arrested from Lakhisarai in Bihar
A second man has been arrested from Bihar in the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi. Doctors at the capital's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) said the child's fever is down, antibiotics are working and that she is on a semi-solid diet. They also said she will probably have to stay in hospital for another two weeks.
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Tips while giving medication to children
Special care should be taken while giving medicines to the children and antibiotics should never be given without doctor
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Blood test reduces need for antibiotics
A blood test may be able to help doctors determine which patients need antibiotics and which do not.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Diagnosed With Leptospirosis
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was on Saturday diagnosed with bacterial infection leptospirosis, with doctors saying he is being given antibiotics and his vitals are "completely stable".
-
Compulsory To Mention Reasons For Prescribing Antibiotics, Doctors Told
All doctors have been asked to compulsorily mention exact reason while prescribing antibiotics or antimicrobial drugs, says the latest note from the Centre to fight antimicrobial resistance.
-
US To Recommend Antibiotic Pill After Sex To Prevent Infections
Amid soaring rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, US health authorities on Monday proposed that doctors begin prescribing a common antibiotic as a pill taken after sex, despite concerns over fueling more resistant strains.
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Avoid Antibiotics For Low-Grade Fever: Top Medical Body ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research has issued guidelines warning against the use of antibiotics for conditions such as low-grade fever and viral bronchitis while advising doctors to follow a timeline while prescribing them.
-
Antibiotic Resistance: Rational Use Of Antibiotics Is Important, Suggests Doctor
Antibiotic resistance: We do not have many new antibiotics in the pipeline, so we need to preserve what we have and use antibiotics judiciously. The public, pharmacists and physicians together have a role to play to ensure that antibiotics are consumed rationally.
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Antibiotic Resistance Risks: Indoor Dust Can Make You Antibiotic Resistant, Say Researchers
Antibiotic resistance: Dust particles may have the capability of making you antibiotic resistant. While it is rare that pathogens live in indoor dust, they can enter indoors and mingle with existing bacteria. Read here to know more.
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CPM Leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's Condition Stable, On Antibiotic
Former West Bengal Chief Minister and CPI-M stalwart Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, hospitalised following acute respiratory distress, was "stable", doctors said on Saturday.
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World Antibiotic Awareness Week: All You Need To Know About Antibiotic Resistance And Its Health Hazards
World Antibiotic Awareness Week is aimed at spreading awareness about the importance of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in response to use of these medicines.
-
Talking to the Doctor May Prevent Antibiotic Overuse in Kids
Practice basic hygiene and sanitation to avoid falling prey to bacterial viral invasion.
-
Blood Test May Help Prevent Overuse Of Antibiotics
An inexpensive blood test could one day tell doctors whether an infection is caused by a virus or a bacteria, and help prevent unwarranted prescribing of antibiotics, researchers said Wednesday.
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Dilip Kumar 'Recovering Well,' Says Saira Banu
"Dilip Sahab was admitted to Lilavati Hospital for treatment of high fever and chest infection on April 15 night. He was advised intravenous administration of antibiotics for speedy recovery. Oral drugs would not act as fast as the IV injections, the doctors advised. Hence it became necessary to shift him to the hospital"
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Is Your Meat Safe? Experts Speak on Overuse of Antibiotics
Scientists, doctors and public health experts have issued a statement of common concern against irrational use of antibiotics in humans and animals and the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.
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Delhi rape case: second man arrested from Lakhisarai in Bihar
A second man has been arrested from Bihar in the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi. Doctors at the capital's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) said the child's fever is down, antibiotics are working and that she is on a semi-solid diet. They also said she will probably have to stay in hospital for another two weeks.
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Tips while giving medication to children
Special care should be taken while giving medicines to the children and antibiotics should never be given without doctor
-
Blood test reduces need for antibiotics
A blood test may be able to help doctors determine which patients need antibiotics and which do not.
