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10 Arrested For Selling Fake Medicines In Delhi: Cops
The Delhi Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested 10 people allegedly involved in the manufacture and sale of fake medicines used as painkillers and antibiotics among others in the National Capital Region.
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How Rampant Overuse Of Antibiotics During Covid Impacted India
Plenty of mistakes were made in the use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic. We need to learn from them to curb the growth of antimicrobial resistance.
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As Covid Cases Surge, Top Medical Body Revises Advisory On Antibiotics Use
"Antibiotics should not be used unless there is clinical suspicion of bacterial infection. The possibility of coinfection of COVID-19 with other endemic infections must be considered," revised guidelines said.
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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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Lancet Report On Antibiotic Use In India "Misleading": Health Ministry Official
A Health Ministry official has dismissed as "misleading and inappropriate" a Lancet report claiming that more than 47 per cent of antibiotic formulations used in India's private sector in 2019 were unapproved.
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Cinnamon Water For Diabetes: How To Make It? Recipe, Benefits And More
Cinnamon is loaded with antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that are known to help lower the rate at which glucose enters the body.
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Gut Health: 6 Diet Tips From Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal To Naturally Improve Gut Flora
Gut health: Eat more fermented foods and avoid intake of processed foods to naturally improve your gut flora, immunity and digestion. Read here to know more.
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Multiple Courses Of Antibiotics Can Make People More Sick
Patients who had two antibiotic prescriptions were 1.23 times more likely, patients who had three to four prescriptions 1.33 times more likely and patients who had five to eight 1.77 times more likely to go to hospital with another infection, the study found.
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Powerful New Antibiotic Capable of Killing Drug-Resistant Bacteria Developed Using AI: Researchers
In a first, US researchers have used artificial intelligence to identify a powerful new antibiotic capable of killing several drug-resistant bacteria.
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Your Choice Of Diet May Be Linked To Fighting Against Hospital-Acquired Infection, Says Study
The study found that interaction between "antibiotic use and a high-fat/high-protein diet exacerbate C. diff infections in mice".
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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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Antibiotic Awareness Week: 6 Side-Effects Of Overuse Of Antibiotics And Home Remedies By Rujuta Diwekar That Can Be As Effective
Antibiotic Awareness Week: If you are under the habit of popping antibiotics every time you fall sick, then this article is a must-read for you. Also know about home remedies for bacterial infections that are as effective as antibiotics.
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Antibiotics: Uses, Types And Common Side Effects You Must Be Aware Of
Antibiotics: During the sequence of events where White Blood Cells (WBCs) don't work, antibiotics come to use. Read here to know more about antibiotics, their uses, side effects and much more.
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Using These Combination Therapies Can Help Heal Acne
Long-term use of antibiotics in acne treatment is also associated with an increase in upper respiratory infections and skin bacteria and was shown to affect a user's blood-sugar level.
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10 Arrested For Selling Fake Medicines In Delhi: Cops
The Delhi Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested 10 people allegedly involved in the manufacture and sale of fake medicines used as painkillers and antibiotics among others in the National Capital Region.
-
How Rampant Overuse Of Antibiotics During Covid Impacted India
Plenty of mistakes were made in the use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic. We need to learn from them to curb the growth of antimicrobial resistance.
-
As Covid Cases Surge, Top Medical Body Revises Advisory On Antibiotics Use
"Antibiotics should not be used unless there is clinical suspicion of bacterial infection. The possibility of coinfection of COVID-19 with other endemic infections must be considered," revised guidelines said.
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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.
-
Lancet Report On Antibiotic Use In India "Misleading": Health Ministry Official
A Health Ministry official has dismissed as "misleading and inappropriate" a Lancet report claiming that more than 47 per cent of antibiotic formulations used in India's private sector in 2019 were unapproved.
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Cinnamon Water For Diabetes: How To Make It? Recipe, Benefits And More
Cinnamon is loaded with antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that are known to help lower the rate at which glucose enters the body.
-
Gut Health: 6 Diet Tips From Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal To Naturally Improve Gut Flora
Gut health: Eat more fermented foods and avoid intake of processed foods to naturally improve your gut flora, immunity and digestion. Read here to know more.
-
Multiple Courses Of Antibiotics Can Make People More Sick
Patients who had two antibiotic prescriptions were 1.23 times more likely, patients who had three to four prescriptions 1.33 times more likely and patients who had five to eight 1.77 times more likely to go to hospital with another infection, the study found.
-
Powerful New Antibiotic Capable of Killing Drug-Resistant Bacteria Developed Using AI: Researchers
In a first, US researchers have used artificial intelligence to identify a powerful new antibiotic capable of killing several drug-resistant bacteria.
-
Your Choice Of Diet May Be Linked To Fighting Against Hospital-Acquired Infection, Says Study
The study found that interaction between "antibiotic use and a high-fat/high-protein diet exacerbate C. diff infections in mice".
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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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Antibiotic Awareness Week: 6 Side-Effects Of Overuse Of Antibiotics And Home Remedies By Rujuta Diwekar That Can Be As Effective
Antibiotic Awareness Week: If you are under the habit of popping antibiotics every time you fall sick, then this article is a must-read for you. Also know about home remedies for bacterial infections that are as effective as antibiotics.
-
Antibiotics: Uses, Types And Common Side Effects You Must Be Aware Of
Antibiotics: During the sequence of events where White Blood Cells (WBCs) don't work, antibiotics come to use. Read here to know more about antibiotics, their uses, side effects and much more.
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Using These Combination Therapies Can Help Heal Acne
Long-term use of antibiotics in acne treatment is also associated with an increase in upper respiratory infections and skin bacteria and was shown to affect a user's blood-sugar level.
