Study finds underutilization of fidaxomicin, a recommended treatment for C. diff infection, despite increased use in hospitals.

The ongoing trial is testing the therapy – RBX2660 – as a treatment for Clostridioides difficile infection or C. diff, a bacterium that causes diarrhoea and inflammation in the colon and is a ...

The product is based on purified Firmicutes bacterial spores delivered in an oral capsule that is designed to encourage the regrowth of healthy bacteria after antibiotic treatment for C.

Updated guidelines recommend fidaxomicin as the first-line agent for C difficile infection, but researchers found use in US ...

H. pylori infections occur across the world due to exposure to saliva or stool in contaminated water or food. Learn how the ...

Biologics are drugs made from complex molecules manufactured using living microorganisms, plant, or animal cells. Many are produced using advanced biotechnology techniques. Biologics are sometimes ...

Although ibogaine gained popularity in the U.S. and Europe in the 1980s as a non-addictive treatment for drug dependency, it’s still classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled ...

Could Taking Certain Drugs Reduce Risk of Ruptured Brain Aneurysm? June 5, 2024 — A new study suggests that people who take a few common drugs may have a decreased risk of having a bleeding ...

Here’s our process. If you’re managing a sexually transmitted infection (STI), you have options for treatment. While you can visit a healthcare professional in person for an evaluation and ...

Folks who take one of the popular GLP-1 weight-loss meds might end up with a cancelled endoscopy or colonoscopy New research suggests the drugs slow the transit of food through the stomach and ...