Benefits of Breastfeeding May Be Compromised by Antibiotics
Infants who received antibiotics were more prone to infections and obesity in childhood
FDA Approves Cholera Vaccine for U.S. Travelers
Liquid vaccine Vaxchora approved for adults ages 18 to 64
Review Links H. pylori Infection With Metabolic Syndrome
Infection also linked to higher triglycerides, fasting blood glucose, BMI, HOMA-IR, systolic BP, lower HDL
Risk of S. aureus Bacteremia Up in Patients on Glucocorticoids
Community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia risk rose along with the dosage
WHO Advises Delaying Pregnancy in Zika-Affected Areas
However, the CDC has decided against this kind of recommendation in the United States
UTI Prevention Strategies Lacking in Nursing Homes
UTIs more often linked to causes other than catheter use; many facilities lack preventive measures
ERs May Be Overprescribing Antibiotics for Possible STIs
Three in four tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia came back negative
USPSTF Recommends Screening for Syphilis Infection
Grade A recommendation for screening in non-pregnant persons at increased risk of infection
Post-CABG Infection Risk Up Significantly for Severely Obese
Excess weight also linked to extended hospital stays, researchers find
Zika Virus May Be Transmitted Through Oral Sex
New finding adds to growing evidence that sexual transmission of the virus more common than thought
