Background The use of quinolone prophylaxis in high-risk neutropenic patients is considered standard of care but the development of resistance is a concern. Previous studies have focused mainly on ...

The updated prescription information on Lenograstim provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions ... infection in patients with neutropenia, particularly after cytotoxic chemotherapy.

Objective: To systematically evaluate the literature to determine whether vancomycin-induced neutropenia is dose- or duration-related and provide clinicians with feasible treatment alternatives.

The updated prescription information on Meropenem provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions ... febrile neutropenia, intraabdominal and pelvic infections. The medication inhibits ...

Chemotherapy is a treatment used to attack rapidly-growing cancer cells. Learn why it is used, what to expect when it is administered, and how to cope with the side effects.

Alappuzha: Recently, an agriculture labourer working in a field at Haripad was killed instantly after being struck by lightning. If proper precautions aren't taken, thunderstorms or lightning strikes ...

It’s possible to catch a cold or get the flu at any time of year. But the chances of becoming sick increase during cold and ...

An ad-hoc analysis found a higher rate of severe and life-threatening infections in patients with RET-mutant lung cancer ...

Preventing a dirty hospital is a top priority for healthcare professionals. There are many precautions and protocols doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff follow to help prevent the spread of ...

Safety precautions have been lifted at three Mississauga schools following reports of a student with a weapon. Peel police say officers have located a suspect after receiving reports of a student with ...