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Taking antibiotics for longer than is necessary increases the risk of resistance (Photo: Pixabay)

Finishing antibiotics course unnecessary, say experts

Researchers say patients are being put at unnecessary risk from antibiotic resistance when treated for longer than...

27 July 2017 3:27 PM IST

Ear infections are the top reason children are given antibiotics. (Photo: Pixabay)

Shorter treatment proves worse in case of ear infections

Shorter treatment also did not help prevent emergence of drug-resistant germs as researchers had hoped.

26 Dec 2016 3:50 PM IST

Appendicitis is currently treated through an operation to remove the appendix, known as an appendicectomy but only in severe cases as pills will work. (Photo: Pixabay)

Appendicitis can be cured using antibiotics rather than treatment

Acute non-complicated appendicitis can be easily treated with pills than getting operated

17 Feb 2017 6:44 PM IST

Researchers found use of antibiotics within the past four years was not associated with a heightened risk of an adenoma diagnosis, but long term use in the past was. (Photo: Pixabay)

Long term antibiotic use linked to cancer-inducing polyps

The bugs that require antibiotics may induce inflammation, which is a known risk for the development of bowel cancer.

5 April 2017 8:50 PM IST

The government should take necessary steps to regulate responsible self-medication. (Photo: Pixabay)

Self-medication can be kiss of death: Experts

The adverse consequences of such practices should always be emphasized to the community and steps to curb it.

9 Dec 2017 1:07 PM IST