World Health Organization warns that one in six infections now antibiotic resistant
1. A new WHO analysis finds one in six bacterial infections worldwide is now resistant to standard antibiotics. 2. Resistance ...
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The Scan by 2 Minute Medicine®: FDA clears Alzheimer’s blood test, WHO warns of antibiotic resistance, New York confirms chikungunya case, and CDC layoffs raise concern
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Oral gepotidacin is non-inferior to standard therapy for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea
1. Gepotidacin was non-inferior to ceftriaxone plus azithromycin for the primary outcome of microbiological success. 2. There were no serious ...
Iterum’s Sulopenem receives FDA approval for treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections
Sulopenem was superior to amoxicillin/clavulanate and ciprofloxacin in treating antimicrobial resistant uncomplicated urinary tract infections. The antibiotic was safe and ...
#VisualAbstract: Dequalinium chloride, a broad spectrum antiseptic, is non-inferior to metronidazole for bacterial vaginosis
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The 2 Minute Medicine Podcast Episode 17
Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this ...
The Scan by 2 Minute Medicine®: Antibiotic Resistance, Beating Bug Bites, Canada’s Cigarette Crackdown, and AED Aid
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The 2 Minute Medicine Podcast Episode 4
Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this ...
Mass administration of three-dose azithromycin reduces community prevalence of yaws
1. Communities with mass administration of three-dose azithromycin experienced a decrease in the prevalence of active yaws compared to communities ...
Amoxicillin shows no benefit in children with uncomplicated lower respiratory tract infections
1. Between a 7-day course of amoxicillin or placebo, there was no significant different in symptom duration and no clinically ...
