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Intrafamilial Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Julie C. Pearson, Keryn J. Christiansen, Geoffrey W. Coombs, and Ronan J. Murray Author affiliations: Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia ; and Curtin University of Technology, Perth To the Editor: Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection was first described in our region over 15 years ago .
Inhibition of Human Tyrosyl-DNA Phosphodiesterase by Aminoglycoside...
Abstract DNA topoisomerase I is the target of camptothecin, and novel Top1 inhibitors are in development as anticancer agents.
Valeant develops an acne drug with a low concentration of BPO combined with clindamycin
One of the most widely prescribed drugs for acne vulgaris is benzoyl peroxide . However, at concentrations of 5-10%, BPO has the potential for skin irritation and dryness leading to poor patient compliance.
Are repeat surgeries the only answer? Question: Our 9-year-old standard dachshund has had four different surgeries to remove benign/fatty cysts with the most recent last year.
Mylan Begins Marketing First Generic Version Of BenzaClin(R)...
Mylan Inc. today announced that its subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun to market 1% Clindamycin and 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Gel based on an agreement with licensing partner Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences, a subsidiary of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International.
A 3-Step Acne System Containing Solubilized Benzoyl Peroxide Versus Clindamycin-Benzoyl Peroxide
A 3-step acne system has been developed to enhance the bioavailability and follicular penetration of benzoyl peroxide .
Obagi Medical Products' CLENZIderm M.D. Serum Gel Significantly...
Jul 30, 2009 - Today Obagi Medical Products, Inc. , the leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health systems, announced the successful completion of a 12-week study comparing CLENZIderm M.D.TM Serum Gel to a leading combination prescription benzoyl peroxide /clindamycin product.
Obagi Medical Products' CLENZIderm M.D. Serum Gel Significantly...
Jul 30, 2009 - Today Obagi Medical Products, Inc. , the leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health systems, announced the successful completion of a 12-week study comparing CLENZIderm M.D.TM Serum Gel to a leading combination prescription benzoyl peroxide /clindamycin product.
Obagi Medical Products Reveals Results of a Meta-Analysis Comparing...
Jul 30, 2009 - Today Obagi Medical Products, Inc. , the leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health systems, announced the results of a meta-analysis of 23 randomized controlled clinical trials that compared the company's patented solubilized 5 percent BPO against existing 5 percent BPO, 1-1.2 percent clindamycin and combination BPO/CL ...
People's Pharmacy: Problems with an antibiotic
You advised the writer to see a gastroenterologist. Why didn't you suggest the writer see an infectious-disease specialist? A: C. diff can cause a dangerous gastrointestinal infection that can be very hard to treat.
Drug-induced diarrhea proved fatal to woman
Your column contained a question regarding diarrhea from the antibiotic clindamycin.
Comparison of 2 Clindamycin 1%-Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Topical Gels Used...
Comparison of 2 Clindamycin 1%-Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Topical Gels Used Once Daily in the Management of Acne Vulgaris Dhawan SS Cutis .
Clindamycin can trigger dangerous diarrhea
For an abscessed tooth, I was given an antibiotic called clindamycin. Ever since I took it, I have had unremitting diarrhea.
BPO gel versus wash: One product combination has quicker onset
National report — A recent trial comparing two products containing clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin found that the combination including a clindamycin/BPO gel provided quicker onset of action than a combination including a BPO wash, the study's author says.
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Spain: Molecular...
Of these, 135 were methicillin -resistant S. aureus isolates. Susceptibility testing was performed by a microdilution method, and mecA was detected by PCR.
Common Antibiotics May Be Best First Treatment For Children With MRSA-related Infections
Penicillin and other antibiotics in the beta-lactam family work as well as other antibiotics to treat MRSA infections in the skin and soft-tissue of children and may help prevent further resistance to antibiotic treatment, according to a new study funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
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