Tag: antibiotics

Oral antibiotics associated with increased risk of kidney stones

Children and adults who take five commonly prescribed types of antibiotics may be more likely to develop kidney stones than people who don’t use...

Experts call to stop inappropriate use of antibiotics for infection control

KARACHI: An internationally known expert on infection control Dr Nizam Damani has called for stopping of inappropriate use of antibiotics by medical practitioners as the...

World Antibiotic Awareness Week: Are over-the-counter antibiotics even safe for your...

With the growth of antibiotic resistance complicating treatments for several diseases, it is possible that a point may be reached where common infections become...

Intake of antibiotics increase risk of miscarriage in pregnant women

ISLAMABAD: Women who take certain types of antibiotics during early pregnancy may be at an increased risk of miscarriage, a new study suggests. According to...