Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections are difficult to treat due to rapid development of antibiotic drug resistance. The synergistic combination of already-in-use drugs is an alternative to developing new antibiotics to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Here we demonstrate that bismuth-based drugs (bismuth subsalicylate, colloidal bismuth subcitrate) in combination with different classes of antibiotics (tetracyclines, macrolides, quinolones, rifamycins and so on) can eliminate multidrug-resistant P.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLimosilactobacillus fermentum CECT5716, a probiotic strain isolated from human milk, has reported beneficial effects on different gastrointestinal disorders. Moreover, it has shown its ability to restore altered immune responses, in association with microbiome modulation in different pathological conditions. Therefore, our aim was to assess the effects of a Limosilacbacillus fermentum CECT5716 in a rat experimental model of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) that resembles human IBS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFextract (SHE), composed of the aerial parts of wild thyme ( L.) ( family), is traditionally used in Europe and North Africa to treat diarrhea, gastric ulcers, intestinal parasites and upper respiratory tract infections. Recently, SHE has generated a great interest for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) management, probably due to its intestinal anti-inflammatory properties shown in experimental colitis and the fact that its active components could preserve the intestinal barrier integrity, which is altered in patients with IBS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis article finalizes a series on Operating Guides for Emergencies in which, from her personal viewpoint, the author explains various "tricks" and skills to use when facing diverse emergency situations. In this article, the author describes some tricks to apply when a patient simulates an injury/illness or other situations in which nurses may find themselves immersed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFrom her personal perspective, the author explains diverse "tricks" and skills which can be put into practice when dealing with various emergency situations. In this article the author describes some which apply to rear nasal blockages so that their treatment becomes a safe, sure, easy procedure; she also describes a few tricks for other emergency situations medical professionals have to resolve.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFrom a personal perspective based on her experience, the author explains various "tricks" and skills which can be used when facing different emergency situations. In this article, the author's recommendations deal with poly-traumatic cases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFrom a personal viewpoint, the author explains diverse "tricks" and skills which can be used when facing various emergency situation. In this case, the author deals with means of applying blood vessel access.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFrom a personal viewpoint, the author explains diverse "tricks" and skills which can be used when facing various emergency situation. In this case, the author deals with means of applying blood vessel access.
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