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Uncomplicated UTI: Choosing antibiotics based on resistance rates helps prevent treatment failure
In the treatment of individuals with uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI), the use of antibiotics with lower reported resistance rates such as amoxicillin-clavulanate and nitrofurantoin (AC + N) lowers the rate of treatment failure, as shown in a study from Singapore.
Uncomplicated UTI: Choosing antibiotics based on resistance rates helps prevent treatment failure
08 Aug 2023
Diet for preventing miscarriage? Best foods to eat reported in meta-analysis
For healthy women of reproductive age, sticking to a diet abundant in fruits, vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs, and grain prior to conceiving helps minimize the chances of pregnancy loss, according to the results of a meta-analysis.
Diet for preventing miscarriage? Best foods to eat reported in meta-analysis
06 Aug 2023
Probiotic supplementation in pregnant women with obesity of little benefit to mothers, babies
In pregnant women with obesity, supplementation with multi-strain probiotics does not appear to have favourable effects on the metabolic or inflammatory biomarkers in mothers and on the body composition of their offspring, according to a study.
Probiotic supplementation in pregnant women with obesity of little benefit to mothers, babies
05 Aug 2023
HDP exposure in gestation, maternal hypertension spell increased hypertension risk in offspring
Exposure to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) in gestation and maternal hypertension both contribute to an elevated risk of chronic hypertension in offspring, as reported in a study.
