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Jul 28, 2020
Antibiotics could replace surgery for some kids with appendicitis
For certain groups, taking a course of antibiotics for appendicitis can be just as effective as surgery.
Mar 03, 2020
Modern surgery wouldn’t be possible without this one key drug
An excerpt from The Invention of Surgery, by David Schneider.
Dec 20, 2019
Your home’s microbiome, revealed
Here’s what you need to know about the bacteria, fungi, and viruses in your house.
Oct 01, 2019
Bacteria can change inside of us to beat antibiotics
New evidence reveals that sneaky cells allow diseases like UTIs to flare up over and over again.
Jun 26, 2019
‘Prob-eye-otics’ could be the future of eye disease treatment
Ophthalmologists are feeling inspired by the eyeball microbiome.
Jan 18, 2019
One-quarter of antibiotic prescriptions aren’t necessary
And that's a conservative estimate.
Sep 28, 2018
Many folks with appendicitis could skip surgery
A new study suggests a cocktail of antibiotics can work just as well.
Sep 12, 2018
Antidepressants might contribute to antibiotic resistance
But even if they do, they're not our biggest concern.
Apr 18, 2018
My ancestor died of a splinter. Wait, what?
Little bumps and blisters used to kill.