AbbVie said on Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its drug for complicated intra-abdominal infections ...

The probability of revision sinus surgery including the removal of nasal polyps is higher if the patient has asthma or is on antibiotics at the time of their initial surgery. However, higher age was ...

Antibiotics are a powerful tool in fighting bacterial infections like strep throat, whooping cough or a urinary tract infection. But they can leave the patient with nausea, diarrhea or an upset ...

Current research has not found an association between rheumatoid arthritis and appendicitis, but some studies found a link between other autoimmune diseases and appendicitis.

BACKGROUND: The appropriate use of preoperative antibiotics in patients undergoing appendectomy for acute appendicitis has been shown to decrease the rate of surgical site infections (SSIs).

Amoxicillin is a semi-synthetic penicillin that became available in 1972. Amoxicillin and penicillin (also known as penicillin V potassium or penicillin G) are widely prescribed antibiotics used to ...

Antibiotics are substances that inhibit the growth of bacteria. They work by killing bacteria or preventing their reproduction, and may be synthesized chemically or by naturally-occurring or ...

Want to know the facts about antibiotics and breastfeeding? Breastfeeding mothers, like anyone, may need to take antibiotics for a bacterial infection. One common reason why breastfeeding mothers may ...

Appendectomies are not benign. They can compromise a healthy gut and raise the risk of psychiatric disorders. Fortunately, there are alternatives.

Many Alabama doctors are pausing the use of a popular antibiotic following a recent warning issued by the state’s public health department. According to the release, the department is ...

The tests aim to reduce the use of antibiotics and therefore antimicrobial resistance, which is rising globally. A pilot trial will begin later this year, applying the tests in rural settings with ...