Antibiotics

May 4, 2017May 4, 2017

New Study Shows High Mortality, Healthcare Costs in Patients with Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterial Disease

Bronchiectasis, COPD, News

A new European study indicates the financial burden and mortality associated with non-tuberculosis mycobacterium pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) is higher than previously suspected. The study reporting the findings, “Burden of non-tuberculous ... Read more

April 24, 2017April 24, 2017

British Researchers Develop One-Hour Flu and Viral Infections Test

Asthma, COPD, News

British researchers have developed an innovative approach to using a swab test to diagnose flu and other viral infections in patients with respiratory conditions, resulting in shorter courses of antibiotics ... Read more

March 2, 2017March 2, 2017

Class of IV Antibiotics for Lung Infections Tied to Risk of Hearing Loss in CF Patients

Cystic Fibrosis, News

A class of antibiotics commonly used by people with cystic fibrosis (CF) was found to significantly increase the risk of permanent hearing loss in these patients when given at high dosages ... Read more

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017

Antibiotics May Make Newborns More Susceptible to Pneumonia, Researchers Say

News, Pneumonia

Widespread use of antibiotics in newborns may interfere with gut bacteria, increasing the risk of the infants developing pneumonia, according to a study. The research, “Intestinal Commensal Bacteria Mediate Lung ... Read more

July 7, 2016July 7, 2016

No Link Found Between Fewer Antibiotics Prescriptions and Increase in Bacterial Infections, Researchers Say

News, Pneumonia

According to recent research, reducing the number of prescriptions of antibiotics for respiratory tract infections, such as sore throats, colds, coughs, and ear infections, is not associated with an increase in ... Read more

June 22, 2016June 22, 2016

Vibativ Potent Against Difficult-to-Treat Bacteria, Including MRSA

News

The drug Vibativ could be effective against hard-to-treat bacteria, according to a study presented at the American Society of Microbiology (ASM) Microbe 2016 Conference, June 16 – 20, in Boston. Developed ... Read more

November 11, 2015November 11, 2015

New Study Calls Attention to Common Use of Antibiotics for Viral Acute Respiratory Tract Infections

Chronic Bronchitis, News

A new study entitled “Antibiotic Use for Viral Acute Respiratory Tract Infections Remains Common,” recently published in The American Journal of Managed Care, calls clinicians’ and patients’ attention to unintentional adverse ... Read more

July 27, 2015November 5, 2015

Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy May Contribute To Better Quality of Life For Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Cystic Fibrosis, News

A new study entitled “Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) in patients with cystic fibrosis” was published this July in the BMC Infectious Diseases. The study revealed that OPAT may contribute ... Read more

May 22, 2015November 5, 2015

New Uses For Old Antibiotics May Improve CF Treatment

Cystic Fibrosis, News

New drug derivatives of antibiotics may be future treatment options for cystic fibrosis patients. Indiana University Research and Technology Corp. recently entered into an agreement with La Jolla Pharmaceutical Co. to ... Read more

March 6, 2015November 6, 2015

Pediatric Asthma May be Prevented by Avoiding Antibiotics During Pregnancy

Asthma, News

Despite the fact that being sick while pregnant raises greater concerns and challenges, women should still avoid the use of antibiotics, particularly because the unborn child may end up suffering from asthma. Those are ... Read more