Tag: neonatal sepsis
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Antibiotic resistance: how a pioneering trial is using old drugs to save babies from sepsis
New hope for newborns in a warm coastal town Just minutes from the turquoise waters of Kilifi Creek, a team of clinicians, microbiologists and technicians is rewriting how we treat neonatal sepsis. In a region where antibiotic resistance threatens to outpace medical advances, the NeoSep1 trial is testing whether familiar, older antibiotics can save vulnerable…
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Old Drugs, New Hope: How a Pioneering Trial Uses Familiar Antibiotics to Save Babies from Sepsis
Introduction: A quiet revolution in neonatal care In a sunlit clinic near Kenya’s Kilifi Creek, a team of clinicians, microbiologists, and researchers is tackling one of medicine’s toughest challenges: sepsis in newborns. The NeoSep1 trial is testing a bold idea—using older, well-known antibiotics in new combinations to outpace resistance and improve survival for some of…
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Infection Prevention and Control in Cameroon’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Departments: Knowledge, Practices, and Challenges
Overview: IPC in OB/GYN Departments in Cameroon Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a cornerstone of safe obstetric and gynecologic care. In referral hospitals in Cameroon, obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) units manage high-risk deliveries, surgical procedures, and neonatal care. While progress has been made in training and guidelines, gaps persist in knowledge, adherence to protocols,…