[10] With presumed IFI, fluconazole was suspended and systemic antifungal therapy with drug(s) other than fluconazole was given empirically until the culture results were known. [21] When ...

Vaginal thrush is common, with three in every four women of reproductive age likely to be affected. But fungal infections are ...

In a new study, scientists have uncovered a powerful new use for abnormal cannabinoid (AbnCBD) derivatives. These unique ...

The number of global deaths directly attributable to antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections is forecast to rise from a record 1.27 million a year in 2019 to 1.91 million a year by 2050.

The incidence and range of valley fever has grown dramatically over the last two decades, and some experts warn that the ...

Researchers have found that a history of repeated antibiotic use causes defects in the normally protective mucus barrier of the gut, due to antibiotic-driven alterations in the microbiota.

Direct deaths caused by infections will reach nearly 2 million a year TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Millions more people will die annually from antibiotic-resistant infections over the ...

In addition to the physical examination, it is recommended that the breastfeeding mother have an examination by a lactation specialist or a practitioner knowledgeable about breastfeeding to ...

Resistance to antibiotics has led to one million worldwide deaths each year since 1990, for a total of 36 million. It is expected to cause more than 39 million more fatalities by 2050 — three ...

But now, with bacteria evolving resistance to more and more antibiotics, phage therapy is drawing a second look from researchers—sometimes with a novel twist. Instead of simply using the phages ...

As with many medications, hormonal contraceptives can have interactions that affect how well they work. There is a common misconception that all antibiotics compromise the efficacy of hormonal ...