Do females under 21 need pap smears? Should a patient with lower-back pain get an MRI? You might be surprised that the answer is usually NO.
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Lyme Disease: The Signs and Symptoms You Need to Know
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by ticks. Lyme disease infects approximately 300,000 people in the United States each year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, some experts believe that the number is much higher since only 30% of patients develop the bull’s-eye rash that is the well-known early sign of the disease. While most patients recover from Lyme disease with a course of antibiotics, some experience persistent symptoms. Researchers are unsure of why some patients do not fully recover from Lyme disease, making it difficult to treat.
Read More »Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: MRSA and C. diff
Janet Phoenix MD MPH, Amanda Bisnath, Megan Peterson, Elizabeth Sack Since the discovery of the first antibiotic, penicillin, in 1928, antibiotics and antimicrobial drugs have been widely used in the United States. Over time, some bacteria have developed ways to survive these drugs. Unfortunately, the widespread use of antibiotics has contributed to the development of […]
Read More »Some Antibiotics are Riskier than Others: What You Should Know about Quinolones
There are many different classes of antibiotics, grouped by their pharmacological properties and chemical compounds. While all of the approved antibiotics should be capable of treating bacterial infections, different types are often used to treat different types of infections. This article is focused on the risks and benefits of quinolones.
Read More »What You Need to Know about Ebola
With the Ebola situation changing daily, here’s what you need to know to stay safe. What is it? What are the symptoms? How does it spread? Find out here.
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