Sentences with phrase «as the antibiotics reduce»

If mom or baby is taking antibiotics the likelihood of developing a fungal infection rapidly increases, as the antibiotics reduce beneficial bacteria that could help control fungal overgrowth.

Not exact matches

Panera (PNRA), meanwhile, generated headlines last year as it took a big step toward reducing the use of antibiotics and confinement of animals in its supply chain.

«These findings, although currently laboratory - based, could have deep implications for the detection and treatment of corneal infections as it has the potential to reduce diagnosis time from up to two weeks to only a few minutes - and the ability to deliver the correct antibiotics immediately.»

hmm... wonder what kind of good analogies could be drawn from free - range, antibiotic - reduced, hormone free, organic farming (as opposed to feedlot, factory - farmed churchianity)

We applaud Trusts that screen their patients before admission, as the policy of not screening surely goes against the Government's ambition to reduce antimicrobial resistance, if we can prevent an infection by taking additional precautions where a positive screen is obtained then surely this reduces the need for antibiotics and makes a better outcome for the patient and save lives.

«We treat breast milk as a medication,» says LaTuga, who believes that for now, breast milk is the best weapon doctors have to prevent infection in premature infants, reducing the need for long courses of antibiotics.

Many people are aware of the effect a course of antibiotics can have on the digestive system for example, but as Fransen explains, it may not be down to just one thing: «It is likely a combination of factors such as reduced physical activity, changes in diet, but also as part of a natural process.»

With no simple solution in sight, Salyers continues to advise government agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture to reduce the use of antibiotics in livestock feed, a practice banned throughout the European Union.

Mrs Wastenage said the survey results would be fed into current farming industry initiatives to measure and reduce use of antibiotics, such as those being run by RUMA and CHAWG.

A recent study found that testing for penicillin allergies reduced by 34 percent the use of vancomycin, described in the story as «a powerful, last - resort antibiotic.»

A new study has found that reducing antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections — such as coughs, colds, sore throats and ear infections — is not linked to an increase in the most serious bacterial complications, such as bacterial meningitis.

«At present, meat products represent only a minor transmission route for MRSA to humans, but our findings nevertheless underscore the importance of reducing the use of antibiotics in food - producing animals as well as continuing surveillance of the animal - food - human interface.»

As Opitz explains, stress in the form of the antibiotic activates a specific type of SOS function in the bacteria, which triggers countermeasures and promotes toxin production (while the antibiotic also reduces overall growth rates).

The original, randomized, open label study, which enrolled 20 outpatient men with cirrhosis and recurrent HE receiving standard - of - care (SOC) treatment, had previously reported that a single FMT enema after antibiotic pretreatment improved cognitive function at Day 20 and reduced HE episodes and hospitalizations over the following 5 months compared with SOC.1 The long - term outcomes of this study, which were presented today at The International Liver Congress ™ 2018 in Paris, France, demonstrated sustained and statistically significant reductions in the number of HE episodes and hospitalizations as well as improvements in cognitive function over 1 year in the men who received FMT compared with the control group.

Produced by diverse universities and institutions across the country and world, the supplement investigates the quality of vital, broadly sold drugs, such as anti-malarials and antibiotics; new tests and assays to detect counterfeit drugs; and proposed policy changes and laws to reduce the distribution and sale of falsified medications.

This is a desirable feature for a helper drug as it would reduce the risk of treatment failure due to factors other than antibiotic resistance (e.g. biofilms, immunosuppression, etc.), allow dose reduction for toxic antibiotics such as colistin, and possibly even prevent selection of resistant mutants» says Guardabassi.

Although most cases of strep throat heal on their own, antibiotic treatment reduce symptoms decrease transmission to others, and can prevent rare but serious complications such as damage to heart valves.

Through a series of tests on an NDM - 1 Escherichia coli (E. coli)(denoted as NDM - HK), clinically collected by Dr. Ho Pak Leung, director of the HKU Carol Yu Centre for Infection, the team revealed that CBS can «tame» the superbug reducing it to almost sensitive strain which can be easily killed by commonly used Carbapenem antibiotics.

Reducing antibiotics may be better for the environment, too, as antibiotic - laden run - off could be poisonous to wildlife and could even make its way into the water supply.

Bushnell said she'd like to see broader studies done around the world on the topic, as well as research that focuses specifically on how antibiotics might reduce the risk of stroke among women giving birth.

Vitamin C can help protect against gastritis and stomach ulcers, as well as reduce the amount of antibiotics needed to get rid of these problems.

The use of antibiotics in kids was also reduced, which is important as excessive use has implications for resistance of antibiotics.

Having a genetic variation, and it's been estimated that up to 50 % of people do, can mean that you have a reduced ability to inactivate and eliminate a wide variety of toxins such as pesticides, toxic metals, antibiotics, hormones and even alcohol.

These specific antibiotics are unlike antibiotics you may have taken in the past, as they act predominantly in your small intestine to reduce the number of bacteria that may be present there.

A meta - analysis of 34 double blind, placebo - controlled, randomized studies that included 4,138 people, concluded that the probiotic strain, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, when given at the same time as antibiotics, had a greater than 60 % reduced risk of antibiotic - associated diarrhea.

Frequent use of antibiotics or aspirin, deficiency in essential fats, vitamin A or zinc or a gastrointestinal infection or infestation such as candidiasis are all possible contributors to leaky gut syndrome that need to be corrected to reduce allergy to foods.

«If the patient is a healthy dog with a mild cough, it is possible to forgo antibiotics and just treat with supportive care such as cough suppressants or possibly a steroid to reduce inflammation,» advises Dr. Johnson.

o Initially, we will treat with antibiotics for secondary infection, pain medications to help block the pain cycle as a stressor, prescription diets to make the urine less irritating to the inflamed bladder lining, and anti-anxiety medications to reduce the cortisol levels from stress.

Other sources of dry eye include drug toxicity (antibiotics such as sulphadiazine and sulphasalazine can cause temporary or permanent dry eye in some animals), drug - induced reaction (atropine and topical anesthetics temporarily reduce tear production), neurological impairment (damage to the nerves leading to the lacrimal glands), removal of the third eyelid (see Cherry Eye), systemic disease (e.g. distemper), chronic conjunctivitis, trauma to the tear glands, hypothyroidism, congenital disease (some dogs are born without lacrimal glands), breed predisposition.

The food also contains a mix of antibiotics and prebiotics, as well as kibble that is specially designed to reduce tartar formation.

In severe cases, your vet might prescribe antibiotics to reduce tear staining, as these medications can eliminate tear stain formation in some circumstances.

That may mean the administration of drugs such as antibiotic or antifungal medications in the case of underlying infections or anti-inflammatory medications to reduce the pain and swelling associated with arthritis.

The veterinarian might prescribe medications, such as an antibiotic (to fight secondary infections) and / or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (to reduce fever, swelling and pain).

Elimination of Wolbachia can inhibit heartworm larval development, sterilize female heartworms, kill adult heartworms, and reduce inflammation in the host.7 Tetracycline antibiotics, such as doxycycline, are usually administered for this purpose.

Your veterinarian may prescribe antibiotics as part of the follow - up care to reduce bacterial populations.

The presence of secondary bacterial infection, pneumonia, dehydration, or other health factors may warrant additional diagnostic and treatments including, but not limited to: broad - spectrum antibiotic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications as needed to reduce fever and inflammation, fluids to help correct dehydration or maintain hydration.

Your veterinarian will prescribe topical medications or systemic antibiotics coupled with painkillers such as Tramadol, and / or a steroid to help reduce inflammation.

If your dog's skin symptoms consist of just mild flaking or itching, then the home treatment described above to cure dog dry skin is appropriate.If the condition is worsening over time, or if you see symptoms such as redness, hair loss (alopecia), or if there are oozing lesions, these are signals that it is time to visit a veterinarian who can prescribe medications that can reduce skin inflammation (steroids), treat dog skin infection (antibiotics), or to help with itch.

If there is excessive vomiting, dogs are offered anti-emetics; antibiotics are provided as necessary; diuretics may be given to help reduce the level of ascites; and vitamin K may be given if there are blood clotting disorders.

The skin reactions themselves will need to be treated as well and this could be done with administration of steroidal medications to help relieve the itching and irritation, antibiotic medications given orally or intravenously for any bacterial infections which may be found to be present and topical solutions recommended to reduce the discomfort being experienced by your pet.

Zinc supplements reduce the severity of acne and can be as effective as antibiotics after 12 weeks.12 - 14 Zinc has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects and it may decrease sebum production.15 Early studies used primarily zinc sulfate and zinc gluconate, but more recent research indicates that zinc monomethionine (Opti - Zinc ™) may be more effective and less likely to cause stomach upset.16

This includes, for example: making sustainable, healthy diets the norm, with more fruit, veg and plant - based proteins; eliminating food wastage from farm to fork; reducing reliance on antibiotics in livestock farming; scaling up sustainable animal feed and aquaculture systems; improving smallholder livelihoods; and rolling out restorative agriculture approaches, such as agroecology, agroforestry and soil carbon farming.

As an agricultural practice, agroecology mimics natural processes to deliver self - sustaining farming that grows a greater diversity of crops, drastically reduces artificial inputs (pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics) and recycles nutrients (plant and animal waste as manureAs an agricultural practice, agroecology mimics natural processes to deliver self - sustaining farming that grows a greater diversity of crops, drastically reduces artificial inputs (pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics) and recycles nutrients (plant and animal waste as manureas manure).