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NHS apologises after ‘loving’ young mother dies from sepsis after being given wrong antibiotics

Aleisha Rochester likely would have survive if she had been given correct antibiotics, an inquest found

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Young mother died from sepsis after being prescribed wrong antibiotics

Aleisha Rochester, a bank worker from Croydon, died leaving a son, Xavier, now aged eight.

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Kids can take tablets, so why are we still giving liquid medicines?

When six-year-old Seren was prescribed antibiotics, taking them four times a day quickly became a battle. The orange liquid tasted revolting, and much of it ended up on kitchen surfaces rather than in her mouth. Her mother was never sure how much she had actually swallowed, but was afraid to…

The Conversation · Mar 10

Dermatologist‑Grade Acne Treatments: Retinoids, Benzoyl Peroxide, and Antibiotics Explained

Discover how dermatologist‑grade skincare with retinoid acne treatments, benzoyl peroxide, and topical acne antibiotics works together in prescription acne therapy for clearer, healthier skin.

Medical Daily · Mar 3

Honey from Australian wildflowers has potent power to kill bacteria

Before antibiotics and antiseptics, healers across ancient Egypt, Greece, and China reached for honey to treat wounds. Archaeological evidence shows humans have been harvesting and collecting honey for thousands of years – and for much of that time, we understood it to be more than just food.

The Conversation · Mar 2

Common Cold Remedies Guide: What Works, What Doesn't, and Safe Treatments to Try

Common cold remedies explained: what works for symptoms, what doesn't, and safe home treatments backed by medical guidance and research.

Medical Daily · Feb 27

55 Things Patients Do To Help Their Doctors And Nurses But They Have An Opposite Effect

Family members answering instead of letting the patient talk. Hoarding antibiotics in case you might need them later. Not knowing that an allergy is more serious than a simple side effect. These are just some of the ways patients try to be helpful to doctors and nurses that actually have…

Bored Panda · Feb 24

Ancient Ice Cave Bacterium Found in Romania Shows Resistance to Modern Antibiotics but Also Fights Superbugs

Ancient 5,000-year-old ice cave bacterium found in Romania resists key modern antibiotics yet kills dangerous superbugs, revealing both new medical opportunities and emerging climate-related risks.

Medical Daily · Feb 23

How Your Pet’s Gut Health Quietly Protects Their Immunity

When a pet looks healthy on the outside, we often assume everything inside is working just fine. A shiny coat, playful energy, and a good appetite reassure us. Yet, deep within your pet’s body lies a system so powerful that it influences almost every aspect of their health. The gut.…

Times Pets · Feb 23

Almost half of antibiotic prescribing for surgery is inappropriate, new report shows

Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing around the time of surgery and long-term prescribing in aged care are among a mixed bag of findings of a recent report into antibiotic use and resistance in Australia.

The Conversation · Feb 19