Tag: Antibiotics
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Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Antibiotic Use for Childhood Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Khartoum, Sudan
Overview Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are among the most common pediatric infections worldwide and a frequent trigger for antibiotic prescriptions. In Khartoum, Sudan, a hospital-based study explored how parents understand, think about, and actually use antibiotics for their children’s URTIs. The findings shed light on knowledge gaps, attitudes toward treatment, and real-world practices that…
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Too late to save her: sepsis treatment delay cited in Clare woman’s death
Overview of the inquest findings A Clare woman, Leona Cusack (33), died after suffering a miscarriage and a severe sepsis infection that was not treated promptly. The Limerick Coroner’s Court found a breach in the Health Service Executive (HSE) sepsis protocols during her care at University Maternity Hospital Limerick (UMHL) and University Hospital Limerick (UHL).…
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Too late to save her: Sepsis treatment delay cited inquest into Clare woman’s death
Overview A Clare woman’s death following a suspected sepsis infection, two hospital presentations, and a delayed broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment has been formally acknowledged as a breach of the Health Service Executive (HSE) sepsis protocol. The Limerick Coroner’s Court delivered a narrative verdict after hearing that delays and a narrower initial antibiotic choice likely worsened her…
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Clare Woman Died After Sepsis Treatment Delays in Limerick Hospitals
Overview of the case A coroner’s inquest in Limerick has determined that a breach of the Health Service Executive (HSE) sepsis protocol contributed to the death of Leona Cusack, a 33-year-old woman from Co Clare. After suffering a miscarriage and presenting with signs of sepsis, Ms Cusack was not given the prescribed broad-spectrum antibiotics promptly,…
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Why India Is a Leading Driver in the Global Killer Superbug Crisis
Introduction: A Global AMR Alarm Becomes Personal for India Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is not a distant threat. It is shaping real-world outcomes where common infections once easily treated are turning deadly. Recent findings from the World Health Organization (WHO) and landmark studies reported by The Lancet reveal that India is among the countries bearing a…
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Antibiotic Resistance: WHO Warns of Rapid Spread and What You Can Do
Introduction: A Quiet Crisis Gaining Ground Antibiotics transformed medicine, turning once-lethal infections into manageable illnesses. Yet a new WHO report warns that antibiotic resistance is rising rapidly, threatening to erase decades of medical progress. Between 2018 and 2023, resistance increased in more than 40% of monitored bacteria-antibiotic combinations. Infections that were easily treated just a…
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Warning as bacterial resistance to antibiotics soars on Australia’s doorstep
Global rise in antibiotic resistance and what it means Antibiotic resistance is accelerating faster than new drugs are being developed, a trend WHO observers warn could jeopardize billions of people worldwide. The latest Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report shows that in 2023, one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections caused common illnesses that were resistant to…
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Best Treatment for a Teen Hacking Cough: When to See a GP
Understanding a teen’s hacking cough: viral vs. bacterial For most teens, a stubborn cough after a respiratory infection is viral in origin. Antibiotics don’t target viruses, and using them when they’re not needed can do more harm than good by disturbing healthy bacteria in the gut and contributing to antibiotic resistance. A clinician will consider…
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Best Treatment for a Teen with a Hacking Cough: When to Treat at Home and When to See a Doctor
Understanding the Basics: Viral vs. Bacterial Coughs in Teens When a teenager develops a hacking cough, distinguishing between viral and bacterial infections helps guide treatment. Antibiotics target bacteria, not viruses, so most coughs in teens are viral and self-resolve with time and supportive care. Misusing antibiotics not only fails to help but can disrupt healthy…
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Dr Phil Kieran on Teen Coughs: The Best Approach for a Hacking Cough
Understanding the cough: viral versus bacterial When your teenager develops a hacking cough, it’s natural to wonder what the best treatment is. Dr. Phil Kieran emphasizes a practical starting point: trust your instincts. If you believe your child is significantly unwell and may need a doctor’s intervention, you are probably right. If you feel they…