Monthly Archives: October 2023

Supporting effective treatment for infectious disease while combating antimicrobial resistance

By taking a strategic approach to antimicrobial stewardship and having evidence-based resources that provide current information on infections and appropriate treatments, healthcare leaders can help guide their clinicians to take steps toward combating antimicrobial resistance. The five ‘Ds’ of antimicrobial stewardship Antimicrobial overuse and misuse are the main drivers of antimicrobial resistance, a global threat […]

Stopping the cycle of recurrent urinary tract infections in women

(Photo Credit: Getty Images) DALLAS – Oct. 10, 2023 – A study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers is the first to demonstrate the long-term efficacy of electrofulguration, a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that treats chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) among postmenopausal women. Researchers reviewed the medical records of 96 women treated at UT Southwestern for recurrent […]

Cardiovascular Drugs Market To Reach USD 186.1 Billion By 2032, Says DataHorizzon Research

Fort Collins, Colorado, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to DataHorizzon Research, the cardiovascular drugs market size was valued at USD 147.7 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 186.1 Billion by 2032 exhibiting a CAGR of 2.4%. The high prevalence of kidney disorders, diabetes due to changing lifestyles, and changes in eating […]

Mixed infections in genotypic drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Abstract Tuberculosis disease (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a major global public health problem, resulting in more than 1 million deaths each year. Drug resistance (DR), including multi-drug (MDR-TB), is making TB control difficult and accounts for 16% of new and 48% of previously treated cases. To further complicate treatment decision-making, many clinical studies […]

Nystagmus in children with primary brain tumours in Denmark between 2007 and 2017

Abstract Background The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and diagnostic importance of nystagmus in children with brain tumours. Methods A nation-wide retrospective review of all children diagnosed with a brain tumour between January the 1st, 2007 and December 31st, 2017, in Denmark. Data is based on information from the […]

Opinion | Stethoscope Hygiene: The Next Frontier in Infection Control?

Dhand is an infectious diseases physician. The evolution of modern medicine has led to a critical reliance on stethoscopes in the daily care of our patients. Stethoscopes, also considered to be the “third hand,” are used routinely by almost all healthcare providers across a variety of patients and hospital locations with more than 5.5 billion […]

Mixed infections in genotypic drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Abstract Tuberculosis disease (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a major global public health problem, resulting in more than 1 million deaths each year. Drug resistance (DR), including multi-drug (MDR-TB), is making TB control difficult and accounts for 16% of new and 48% of previously treated cases. To further complicate treatment decision-making, many clinical studies […]

Aged black garlic extract may improve blood pressure, study suggests

The study, published in the journal Nutrients, ​involved 81 participants suffering from stage 1 hypertension, which is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including stroke and heart failure, who were already on medication to reduce blood pressure. The participants were given 250mg of black garlic extract over 12 weeks, with no changes to their […]