Dentists Still Overprescribing Antibiotics, and in Unnecessary Situations
Razi Berry A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and published in JAMA Network Open has found that 81% of antibiotics prescribed by dentists – who are among the top prescribers in the U.S., accounting for about 10% of all antibiotic prescriptions – to prevent infections prior to dental […]
40% of Antibiotic Prescriptions May be Inappropriately Prescribed
Razi Berry Outpatient healthcare providers inappropriately prescribed antibiotics to 40 percent of patients in a major Veterans Affairs healthcare system, a higher figure than in previous studies examining outpatient antibiotic use, according to a new study appearing in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), the journal of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control […]
The Recommendations for Antibiotic Use in Children are Changing
Razi Berry We are moving out of the antibiotic era of medicine. More frequent and dangerous antibiotic resistant infections have pushed the conventional medical world to accept that the once miracle of antibiotics are no longer the panacea they once were considered. There is a public health push to educate the public that antibiotics are […]
Probiotics May Lower the Need for Antibiotics
Razi Berry A study published in the European Journal of Public Health recently acknowledges that probiotics taken as a preventative measure may lower the number of antibiotic prescriptions needed.1 With a global search for ways to reduce dependence on antibiotics, and slow the rate of antibiotic resistance, this is seemingly great news. Study noted there was […]
Purslane and Henna May Prevent Yeast Infections
Razi Berry Vaginal yeast infections are a fairly common woman’s health complaint, causing itching and irritation, and general discomfort. However, female genitalia is not the only site that is susceptible to yeast infections. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that as many as 46,000 individuals in the U.S suffer from […]
Factors in the development of childhood allergic diseases
Dr Sarah King ND Perhaps, delaying exposure shouldn’t be so delayed Our former understanding of the outcomes from exposure to allergens early in life has more recently been questioned. Previously, we had thought that delaying exposure to certain substances would help prevent sensitivity and subsequent allergies and illnesses in childhood. However, these guidelines may not […]