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Study: Millions of Kids' Antibiotic Prescriptions Unneeded
Fox News Pediatricians write more than 10 million unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions—for conditions like the flu and asthma—every year, suggests a new study. Those ailments, and others not caused by bacteria, don't respond to the drugs. … Antibiotics overprescribed for children: study Antibiotics are overprescribed – study Kids Still Getting Too Many Antibiotics |
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Millions of kids' antibiotic Rx's unneeded: study
Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Pediatricians write more than 10 million unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions — for conditions like the flu and asthma — every year, suggests a new study. Those ailments, and others not caused by … Kids Still Getting Too Many Antibiotics Antibiotics overprescribed for children: US study |
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 Los Angeles Times |
Antibiotic use has grown along with obesity. Coincidence?
Los Angeles Times But did you know it may also be fueling the rise of obesity, diabetes, allergies and asthma? So says Dr. Martin Blaser, microbiologist and infectious disease specialist at New York University Langone Medical Center who studies the myriad bacteria that … Antibiotics may be doing permanent harm, doctor says Q&A: Preserving The Body's Bugs Antibiotic Overuse May Be Bad for Body's Good Bacteria |
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UCSF studies examine antibiotic prescribing patterns for children
EurekAlert (press release) Two new studies led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have found some antibiotics may be overused for children with asthma and urinary tract infections. The findings raise concerns around breeding drug resistance in children … Asthma often elicits unneeded antibiotics for kids Asthma Patients Are Over-Prescribed Antibiotics Too Many Kids Getting Antibiotics for Asthma |
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The role of bacteria in asthma and the potential for antibiotic treatment
EurekAlert (press release) NEW ORLEANS, LA – May 23, 2011 — People with severe asthma are more likely to have antibodies against the disease-causing bacteria Chlamydia pneumoniae than the general population and in some cases antibiotic treatment can greatly improve symptoms … |
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Antibiotic Use May Be Linked to Kids' Asthma Risk
WebMD 2011 — Infants who take antibiotics during the first year of life may be at a slightly increased risk of developing asthma by age 18, a study shows. The study also suggests a similar risk of asthma for children whose mothers took antibiotics during … Environmental exposures cause asthma |
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Does Antibiotic Use Lead To Asthma?
About – News & Issues A study in Pediatrics found that antibiotic use in the first year of life is associated with increased risk of developing asthma. Dr. Fawziah Marra of the … |
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Early Antibiotic Use Linked to Asthma and Allergy at Age 6 Years
Medscape January 11, 2011 — Early antibiotic use by age 6 months is linked to asthma and allergy at age 6 years, according to the results of a cohort study reported … |
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Antibiotic usage in infancy possibly increases threat of childhood asthma
HealthJockey.com Infants exposed to antibiotics in the first six months of life possibly were 52 percent more likely to develop childhood asthma and allergies than those who … |
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Antibiotic Use in Infancy May Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma
HealthNewsDigest.com Children who receive antibiotics within the first six months of life are at a significantly increased risk of developing asthma and allergies by 6 years of … Giving antibiotics to babies could increase asthma risk |
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