# antibiotic (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover antibiotic. Page: Feed: --- ## [What to take with vitamin D](https://www.singlecare.com/blog/what-to-take-with-vitamin-d/) _2026-08-20 · Heidi Borst · The Checkup_ About 5% of people age 1 and older in the U.S. are at risk of a vitamin D deficiency, and another 18% are at risk of inadequate levels of vitamin D, according to national survey data from the National Institutes of Health (NIH): Office of Dietary Supplements. Some experts believe the number of people with \[…\] The post What to take with vitamin D appeared first on The Checkup . ## [Intismeran:First successful Phase 3 trial for Personalised Vaccines](https://onlinescientias.com/2026/08/20/intismeranfirst-successful-phase-3-trial-for-personalised-vaccines/) _2026-08-20 · Keir Hartley · Learning, Science and Society_ Vaccines have been the most successful tool in public health for over 150 years. But up to now they have been generic: each one is raised and designed against a specific disease-such as rabies, smallpox and more recently malaria. A new class of vaccine changes that logic entirely. These are individualised neoantigen vaccines, built from … Continue reading Intismeran:First successful Phase 3 trial… ## [ULEZ success suggests progress works-sometimes](https://onlinescientias.com/2026/08/19/ulez-success-suggests-progress-works-sometimes/) _2026-08-19 · Keir Hartley · Learning, Science and Society_ Remember the waves of fury and anger that swept over certain sections of the population when the London ULEZ zone was introduced.? Among many acts of lawlessness, cameras and signs were smashed and street calming flower planters torn up, all to a cascade of spittle-flecked rage online and in certain popular news outlets. For those … Continue reading ULEZ success suggests progress works-sometimes → ## [Are you missing out on red light? A lightbulb moment for Graham Lawton and the New Scientist](https://onlinescientias.com/2026/08/19/are-you-missing-out-on-red-light-a-lightbulb-moment-for-graham-lawton-and-the-new-scientist/) _2026-08-19 · Keir Hartley · Learning, Science and Society_ It’s a funny thing to be a progressive. We ‘re always prey to the Law of Unintended Consequences. For example, we rack our brains to replace all those nasty energy intensive incandescent bulbs with lovely low energy LEDs . And suddenly there’s a new problem. Is the new light from the LEDs missing something the … Continue reading Are you missing out on red light? A lightbulb moment for Graham… ## [The day Steve Brusatte’s companion was attacked by a dinosaur](https://onlinescientias.com/2026/08/17/the-day-steve-brusattes-companion-was-attacked-by-a-dinosaur/) _2026-08-17 · Keir Hartley · Learning, Science and Society_ As a party of academics led by world renowned palaeontologist Steve Brusatte crossed the remote landscape of Scotland, one of their number was attacked by an angry dinosaur. The victim, an eminent mathematician of Edinburgh University, had got ahead of the main party, Alone and isolated, he was an easy target as the animal swooped, … Continue reading The day Steve Brusatte’s companion was attacked… ## [What happens if you miss a dose of lisinopril?](https://www.singlecare.com/blog/missed-dose-lisinopril/) _2026-08-17 · Heidi Borst · The Checkup_ Many people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or kidney disease take medications like lisinopril to manage their condition. It helps lower their risk of heart disease and kidney damage, so taking it once a day is important. But what happens if you miss a dose? Though you should always try to take lisinopril as prescribed, \[…\] The post What happens if you miss a dose of lisinopril? appeared first… ## [Friday Night: The Hugo Spritz- and this is how to write a real cocktail story](https://onlinescientias.com/2026/08/14/friday-night-the-hugo-spritz-and-this-is-how-to-write-a-real-cocktail-story/) _2026-08-14 · Keir Hartley · Learning, Science and Society_ A few short weeks ago we published a sort piece on Italian Cocktails in which we praised the Aperol Spritz (LSS 15 5 26) Not only were we a bit out of date, but all our efforts to bring you the world of cocktails are at once superseded by this excellent piece by those redoubtable … Continue reading Friday Night: The Hugo Spritz- and this is how to write a real cocktail story → ## [Round up Birth order, resistant fungus, solar missions and much more](https://onlinescientias.com/2026/08/14/round-up-birth-order-resistant-fungus-solar-missions-and-much-more/) _2026-08-14 · Keir Hartley · Learning, Science and Society_ a few examples from this week’s news Is Birth order Destiny? We’ve long been intrigued by the thought that your birth order-whether you’re a sibling or an older child, older brother, younger sister,etc-affects your personality and life chances. Latest twist in the saga is this piece about disease from the Independent: Study suggests first-born children … Continue reading Round up Birth order,… ## [Foundayo vs. oral Wegovy: Which pill has fewer side effects?](https://www.singlecare.com/blog/foundayo-vs-wegovy-pill-side-effects/) _2026-08-13 · Katie Newton · The Checkup_ For people interested in glucagon-like peptide-1 medications (GLP-1) treatment but hesitant about injections, daily pills may offer a more convenient option. Foundayo and oral Wegovy are oral GLP-1 receptor agonists approved for weight management, but they differ in how they are taken and in the frequency of certain side effects. Comparing Foundayo vs. the Wegovy \[…\] The post Foundayo vs. oral… ## [Incurable cancers-don’t pick and choose your Science](https://onlinescientias.com/2026/08/13/incurable-cancers-dont-pick-and-choose-your-science/) _2026-08-13 · Keir Hartley · Learning, Science and Society_ Over the years we’ve enjoyed bringing you good‑news cancer stories. Only a fraction of what’s available in the wider media, of course, but we try to showcase the ones that matter. And we think you will agree, gentle readers, that the overall direction of travel has been encouraging. Immunotherapy, CAR‑T, genomic sequencing — these are … Continue reading Incurable cancers-don’t pick and choose your… ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lZGuJuo0ZSG8) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [How long does metformin take to lower blood sugar?](https://www.singlecare.com/blog/metformin-blood-sugar-timeline/) _2026-08-13 · Heidi Borst · The Checkup_ Metformin is a first-line oral medication for the management of Type 2 diabetes, along with exercise and changes to diet. For decades, it’s been the first medication most people with Type 2 diabetes are prescribed: effective, well-studied, and inexpensive. Metformin belongs to the class of drugs known as biguanides, and is sold under brand names \[…\] The post How long does metformin take to lower… ## [More good news on designer phages-and why we think they’ll work](https://onlinescientias.com/2026/08/13/more-good-news-on-designer-phages-and-why-we-think-theyll-work/) _2026-08-13 · Keir Hartley · Learning, Science and Society_ Last week, with the help of our doughty researchers, we published a small piece describing how Artificial Intelligence is being employed to design new generations of bacteriophages, some of which might be used to target antibiotic‑resistant bacteria (LSS 8.8.26). Hopeful, certainly — but intelligent readers will ask the old question: what’s the chance any of … Continue reading More good news on… ## [Oral Anticoagulants in Breastfeeding](https://medicinesinformation.co.nz/2026/08/12/oral-anticoagulants-in-breastfeeding/) _2026-08-11 · Full Access · Christchurch Medicines Information Service_ This bulletin summarises the latest evidence on the safety of oral anticoagulants in breastfeeding. Dabigatran in Milk Study: We are also looking for participants in Canterbury who are taking dabigatran and breastfeeding who may be willing to be involved in research –more information is available in the bulletin. ## [Is generic donepezil the same as Aricept?](https://www.singlecare.com/blog/aricept-generic/) _2026-08-11 · Katie Newton · The Checkup_ Aricept is a brand-name prescription medication used to treat dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. Its generic version, donepezil, is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that helps preserve acetylcholine, a brain chemical involved in memory and thinking. Doctors may also prescribe donepezil for dementia symptoms related to other conditions, such as Lewy body dementia or Parkinson’s disease dementia,… ## [Colon cancer statistics](https://www.singlecare.com/blog/news/colon-cancer-statistics/) _2026-08-10 · Katie Newton · The Checkup_ Chances are that you know someone who has had colon cancer. It is one of the most common cancer types. Colon cancer is sometimes called colorectal cancer, an umbrella term for cancers that start at the end of the digestive tract (either the colon or the rectum). Colon cancer can happen to anyone, but the \[…\] The post Colon cancer statistics appeared first on The Checkup . ## [Can you combine meclizine and alcohol?](https://www.singlecare.com/blog/meclizine-and-alcohol/) _2026-08-10 · Heidi Borst · The Checkup_ Meclizine is an over-the-counter antihistamine chewable tablet that’s sold under the brand names Antivert, Bonine, and Dramamine. It’s an antihistamine used to treat and prevent motion sickness symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Meclizine works by blocking histamine H1 receptors in the brain. It’s also approved at higher doses to treat inner ear vestibular \[…\] The post Can you… ## [AI designed Bacteriophages: Synthetic Life-or synthetic Evolution?](https://onlinescientias.com/2026/08/08/ai-designed-bacteriophages-synthetic-life-or-synthetic-evolution/) _2026-08-08 · Keir Hartley · Learning, Science and Society_ Ever attentive to our readers’ clamour for more good news on antibiotic resistance we bear yet another story on the synthesis of Artificial Intelligence with the frontiers of cellular biology to produce yet another remarkable advance. Yet we think, gentle readers, that this story may have far deeper significance for the evolution of life on … Continue reading AI designed Bacteriophages: Synthetic… ## [Prostate cancer statistics](https://www.singlecare.com/blog/news/prostate-cancer-statistics/) _2026-08-07 · Katie Newton · The Checkup_ Prostate cancer is common, especially as men get older, but a diagnosis can look very different from one person to the next. Many cases are found before the cancer has spread, when survival rates are high. Advanced prostate cancer, however, can be much more serious. These prostate cancer statistics show how common the disease is, \[…\] The post Prostate cancer statistics appeared first on The… ## [Cocktails from America: The Manhattan](https://onlinescientias.com/2026/08/06/cocktails-from-america-the-manhattan/) _2026-08-06 · Keir Hartley · Learning, Science and Society_ In Cocktail homage to the United States, until recently the greatest nation on the planet, we have chosen the Manhattan. That ne plus ultra of the 1920s when America set out to rule the world through Modernity and Finance: and the island of Manhattan was the very centre of that rule. No, not Rhapsody in … Continue reading Cocktails from America: The Manhattan → ## [Why do I always get a UTI in the summer?](https://www.singlecare.com/blog/uti-more-common-in-summer/) _2026-08-06 · Heidi Borst · The Checkup_ A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria spread along any part of the urinary tract, which includes the bladder, urethra, ureters, and kidneys. Though this can happen any time of year, studies show UTIs are more common in the summertime. Women, in particular, are at increased risk during the summer. A study published in \[…\] The post Why do I always get a UTI in the summer? appeared… ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/w4fspdd9pmto) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Does doxycycline treat ear infections?](https://www.singlecare.com/blog/doxycycline-for-ear-infection/) _2026-08-04 · Katie Newton · The Checkup_ Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, sexually transmitted infections, and some tick-borne illnesses. Although doxycycline may be prescribed for some bacterial ear infections, it is usually not the first-choice antibiotic. The best treatment depends on the type of ear… ## [Oral pilocarpine for xerostomia (dry mouth)](https://medicinesinformation.co.nz/2026/07/30/oral-pilocarpine-for-xerostomia-dry-mouth/) _2026-07-29 · Medinfo · Christchurch Medicines Information Service_ Usual dose: 5 mg up to four times daily. Best taken about 30 minutes before meals to improve salivary flow for eating. To reduce the chance of adverse effects, treatment may be started more gradually, such as 5 mg once daily for the first week, then increased as tolerated. Common adverse effects include sweating, flushing, \[…\] ## [New Medicines Information Resources](https://medicinesinformation.co.nz/2026/07/21/new-medicines-information-resources/) _2026-07-20 · Medinfo · Christchurch Medicines Information Service_ Free access is now available across primary and secondary care to the BNF, BNF for Children, Palliative Care Formulary, Psychotropic Drug Directory, Briggs Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation, Stockley’s Herbal Medicines Interactions, and Stockley’s Drug Interactions. Primary care users need to register for a Health New Zealand OpenAthens account first: health-new-zealand.libguides.com/primarycare ## [Te Whata Kura – June 2026 update](https://medicinesinformation.co.nz/2026/06/12/te-whata-kura-june-2026-update/) _2026-06-12 · Medinfo · Christchurch Medicines Information Service_ Please review the latest Te Whata Kura (Aotearoa’s National Antibiotic Guideline) newsletter outlining recent updates and explaining decisions related to adult cystitis. Please also see the Te Whata Kura memo on use of antivirals for COVID-19 in adults. ## [Editor-in-Chief’s Note](https://nbph.iedcr.gov.bd/editor-in-chiefs-note-15/) _2026-05-14 · iedcr\_nbph · nbph_ Prof. Mamunar Rashid This issue presents four articles: three detailing active surveillance programs at the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), and a fourth investigating antimicrobial utilization in… ## [Evaluation of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome Surveillance in Bangladesh, 2023](https://nbph.iedcr.gov.bd/evaluation-of-acute-encephalitis-syndrome-surveillance-in-bangladesh-2023/) _2026-05-14 · iedcr\_nbph · nbph_ This study evaluated the Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) surveillance system in Bangladesh for 2022 using the CDC 2001 guidelines to assess system attributes and overall usefulness. A cross-sectional evaluation was conducted between April and September 2023 across three purposively ## [Antibiotic usage pattern in Upazila (sub-district) chicken farms of Bangladesh, 2017-2018](https://nbph.iedcr.gov.bd/antibiotic-usage-pattern-in-upazila-sub-district-chicken-farms-of-bangladesh-2017-2018/) _2026-05-14 · iedcr\_nbph · nbph_ The Department of Livestock Services (DLS) in Bangladesh has been conducting surveillance to monitor antibiotic usage in poultry farming and assess antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the Upazila Level. Surveillance data collected between 2017 to 2018 by the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) across ## [Nipah virus detection in a previously unaffected region of Bangladesh, 2019: Implications for surveillance](https://nbph.iedcr.gov.bd/nipah-virus-detection-in-a-previously-unaffected-region-of-bangladesh-2019-implications-for-surveillance/) _2026-05-14 · iedcr\_nbph · nbph_ Nipah virus (NiV) infection is a highly fatal emerging zoonotic disease transmitting from bats to humans and can cause further human-to-human transmission. The incubation period for Nipah virus is typically 4-14 days after exposure, but can range ## [Working System of the National Influenza Surveillance, Bangladesh](https://nbph.iedcr.gov.bd/working-system-of-the-national-influenza-surveillance-bangladesh/) _2026-05-14 · iedcr\_nbph · nbph_ Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It infects the nose, throat, and lungs commonly known as flu. The influenza has various types and sub-types infecting both… ## [US CDC will not publish report showing COVID vaccine effectiveness](https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/coronavirus/article-893856) _2026-04-22 · JPost.com - Israel's Pfizer Vaccine - Tracker and News_ "Scientific reports are routinely reviewed at multiple levels to ensure they meet the highest standards before publication," said HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon. ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XhQOH4n9gXLj) _2026-04-22 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Changes to the Christchurch Medicines Information Service](https://medicinesinformation.co.nz/2026/03/23/changes-to-the-christchurch-medicines-information-service/) _2026-03-22 · Full Access · Christchurch Medicines Information Service_ We have made the following changes to our service: Our opening hours are now Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm (closed public holidays). Queries can still be submitted outside these hours via email, ERMS, our Query portal on this website, or answerphone. We are no longer able to answer queries from private hospitals and clinics. We \[…\] ## [Recordando los años más productivos de Morris Kahn - opinión](https://www.jpost.com/spanish/opinion/article-890136) _2026-03-16 · JPost.com - Israel's Pfizer Vaccine - Tracker and News_ El fundador del Premio Génesis Stan Polovets explica por qué tus años setenta, ochenta e incluso noventa pueden ser tus años más impactantes. ## [Switching between GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) for weight loss](https://medicinesinformation.co.nz/2026/03/13/switching-between-glp-1-receptor-agonists-glp-1-ras-for-weight-loss/) _2026-03-13 · Medinfo · Christchurch Medicines Information Service_ There is limited guidance available for switching between GLP-1 RAs when used for weight loss. Much of the information comes from studies in people with diabetes and from authors’ opinions based on clinical experience. How to Switch Start with an equivalent dose of the new GLP-1 RA, or one dose lower. A conservative approach is \[…\] ## [Compounding Oral Liquids](https://medicinesinformation.co.nz/2026/03/11/compounding-oral-liquids/) _2026-03-11 · Medinfo · Christchurch Medicines Information Service_ This bulletin provides practical guidance for pharmacists preparing extemporaneous oral liquids, focusing on alternative pharmaceutical options, stability, common excipients, and useful resources. ## [Bovine Tuberculosis in Artificially Inseminated Bulls in Selected Farms of Bangladesh, 2019](https://nbph.iedcr.gov.bd/bovine-tuberculosis-in-artificially-inseminated-bulls-in-selected-farms-of-bangladesh-2019/) _2026-03-04 · iedcr\_nbph · nbph_ Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is an infectious bacterial disease in cattle, primarily caused by Mycobacterium bovis, a species within the M. tuberculosis complex. bTB hinders the milk, meat, and semen production in livestock with worldwide annual ## [One Health Initiatives in Barishal: Experiences from Advancing Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance and Zoonotic Disease Research at the Regional Level](https://nbph.iedcr.gov.bd/one-health-initiatives-in-barishal-experiences-from-advancing-antimicrobial-resistance-surveillance-and-zoonotic-disease-research-at-the-regional-level/) _2026-03-04 · iedcr\_nbph · nbph_ The One Health approach—an integrated framework that links human, animal, and environmental health—is increasingly recognized as a crucial strategy for addressing complex and interconnected public health threats such as antimicrobial resistance ## [A Summary Report of the National Influenza Surveillance Bangladesh (NISB) – 2015 to 2021](https://nbph.iedcr.gov.bd/a-summary-report-of-the-national-influenza-surveillance-bangladesh-nisb-2015-to-2021/) _2026-03-04 · iedcr\_nbph · nbph_ Influenza represents a critical public health challenge in Bangladesh, characterized by its potential for seasonal outbreaks and significant morbidity, particularly among vulnerable populations such as children and individuals with pre-existing health conditions. ## [National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance in Bangladesh](https://nbph.iedcr.gov.bd/national-antimicrobial-resistance-amr-surveillance-in-bangladesh/) _2026-03-04 · iedcr\_nbph · nbph_ According to Global Action Plan of the World Health Organization, Surveillance is one of the main strategies for AMR containment. Since 2016, the National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance in Bangladesh is initiated by the Institute of ## ['When I grow up, I want to be like you': remembering Morris Kahn's most productive years - opinion](https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-882110) _2026-01-02 · JPost.com - Israel's Pfizer Vaccine - Tracker and News_ Founder of the Genesis Prize Stan Polovets on why your seventies and eighties – and even nineties – can be your most impactful years. ## [Te Whata Kura, Aotearoa New Zealand’s national antibiotic guideline](https://medicinesinformation.co.nz/2025/12/18/te-whata-kura-aotearoa-new-zealands-national-antibiotic-guideline/) _2025-12-18 · Medinfo · Christchurch Medicines Information Service_ Te Whata Kura, Aotearoa New Zealand’s national antibiotic guideline, officially launched on 18 December 2025 to provide consistent, equitable, and safe antibiotic advice across the country. Te Whata Kura replaces various hospital guidelines and is accessible as a web app for mobile and browser use. ## [Grapevine, November 30, 2025: Mamdani complexities](https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-876613) _2025-11-30 · JPost.com - Israel's Pfizer Vaccine - Tracker and News_ Movers and shakers in Israeli society. ## [MBS’s first Washington trip since 2018 brings new investments](https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-874567) _2025-11-20 · JPost.com - Israel's Pfizer Vaccine - Tracker and News_ US–Saudi investments unveiled on Wednesday, one day earlier, during MBS’s first Washington visit since 2018. ## [Use of “click counting” for dosing of Wegovy® (semaglutide)](https://medicinesinformation.co.nz/2025/11/19/use-of-click-counting-for-dosing-of-wegovy-semaglutide/) _2025-11-19 · Full Access · Christchurch Medicines Information Service_ Using a higher strength pen and “click counting” enables patients to save money on Wegovy® (semaglutide), i.e. to have additional doses from one pen. Hence this has become relatively common practice. This is ‘unapproved use’ of the product. We are not aware of problems being demonstrated from this practice. The manufacturer recommends against “click counting” \[…\] ## [Update on oral anticoagulation](https://medicinesinformation.co.nz/2025/11/04/update-on-oral-anticoagulation/) _2025-11-04 · Full Access · Christchurch Medicines Information Service_ See the recently published article in Australian Prescriber written by two of our local clinical pharmacologists on the use of oral anticoagulation for AF or VTE – link ## [Former Pfizer chief scientist joins Immunai’s board of directors](https://www.jpost.com/consumerism/article-845941) _2025-03-23 · JPost.com - Israel's Pfizer Vaccine - Tracker and News_ Biotech company Immunai, which developed an AI-based immune system mapping technology for drug development, announces the appointment of Dr. Mikael Dolsten to its board of directors. ## [Former Pfizer R&D chief Mikael Dolsten joins Immunai’s board of directors](https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-845284) _2025-03-09 · JPost.com - Israel's Pfizer Vaccine - Tracker and News_ Dolsten brings decades of pharmaceutical leadership to advance AI-driven drug discovery.