A study by researchers at the University of Southampton shows that antibiotics may be an effective treatment for acute non-complicated appendicitis in children, instead of surgery. The systematic review of existing literature is published in Pediatrics. The condition, which causes the appendix—a small organ attached to the large intestine—to become inflamed due to a blockage...
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Scientists 'supercharge' antibiotics to tear superbugs apart: Study hailed as groundbreaking amid race to combat drug resistance
Scientists have found a way to ‘supercharge’ antibiotics to ‘blow up’ superbugs The drugs bind to bacteria to kill them – like putting a key in the lock of a door But when one drug exerts such physical force, it can ‘rip the door off its hinges’ Researchers hope this is a way to combat...