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Discovery by Canadian researchers of how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics could lead to more effective drugs

Ontario researchers say they have discovered how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics, a finding they say could help combat the growing problem. Maikel Rheinstadter, a physics professor with McMaster University in Hamilton, and Andree Khondker, an undergraduate biochemistry student, said they found bacteria fight off antibiotics by stiffening their cell membranes and changing the barrier’s… Read More »

Osteopathy: An Effective Alternative To Conventional Medicine

Osteopathy is a drug-free approach to medicine. By manipulating and kneading the musculoskeletal framework of the body, osteopathy is able to remedy the complications of both minor and major illnesses. Osteopaths understand that the body is capable of self-healing if the ‘framework’ or core of the body is tended to and strengthened from harmful threats.… Read More »

Study finds probiotics not effective in treating children with viral intestinal infections

A quick Google search for ‘probiotics’ reveals several websites suggesting the benefits of probiotics for gut health and their efficacy in treating common stomach bugs. However, the published literature on probiotics suggests a much different story. Researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and other paediatric hospitals across Canada worked with lead researchers at… Read More »

Remimazolam Safe, Effective for Sedation During Flexible Bronchoscopy

October 30, 2018 Share this content: Time to achieving full alertness at the conclusion of the bronchoscopy was significantly shorter in patients treated with remimazolam. The use of remimazolam, administered under the supervision of a pulmonologist, has been shown to be safe and effective for achieving moderate sedation in patients who are undergoing flexible bronchoscopy… Read More »