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Hope through phages: How a new therapy saved a toddler with a multidrug-resistant infection

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In a sensational case study published in Nature Communicationsresearchers report an innovative therapeutic approach in a young child with a difficult-to-treat infection caused by an extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterium following a liver transplant. This study illustrates the great potential of combining bacteriophage therapy with antibiotics in the fight against dangerous, multi-resistant germs. The […]

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Bacteriophages and antibiotics

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Interactions in clinical practice: what we have learned so far The increasing resistance to antibiotics requires new therapeutic approaches to combat bacterial infections. One promising alternative is the use of bacteriophages (phages), i.e. viruses that specifically infect and lyse bacteria. In recent decades, research has been carried out into how phages and antibiotics work either […]

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Phage therapy: New approach against multi-resistant pathogens

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The dramatic rise in multi-resistant bacteria is making it increasingly difficult to treat infections with conventional antibiotics. A promising alternative that is currently attracting a lot of attention is phage therapy. This involves using special viruses, known as bacteriophages, to specifically attack and kill harmful bacteria. A recent study shows how versatile this method is […]

Rosacea

Eyelid rosacea: symptoms, causes and effective treatments

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Table of contents What is eyelid rosacea?Common symptoms of rosacea of the eyesCauses of rosacea of the eyelidsRosacea eyelid treatment: therapy optionsHow to prevent eyelid rosaceaConclusion Eyelid rosacea, also known as ocular rosacea or ophthalmorosacea, is a lesser known but common form of rosacea. While many of us are familiar with the classic reddening of […]

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Study: Phages for the treatment of intestinal inflammation

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The study investigates how certain strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp), particularly the Kp2 clade, are associated with the development and exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers have investigated the use of bacteriophages – viruses that target and kill bacteria – to suppress these pathogenic strains. Key Findings Kp strains in IBD: The study found […]

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The fascinating world of human skin layers

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The skin, our largest organ, is a true marvel of nature. But how many layers does it actually have and what is the structure of the skin? And what are the functions of these skin layers in the human body? In this article, we will examine the different layers of human skin. We look at […]

Acne

Pimples in the genital area

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No matter how much you take care of your face, pimples cannot be avoided. When they occur, the question arises: should you express them or not? Here you can find out how to deal with pimples properly, what helps against them and how they develop. Table of contents ❯ Are pimples in the genital area […]

Neurodermatitis

How can I tell if I have atopic dermatitis?

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Recognizing neurodermatitis is not child’s play. In this blog post, we reveal how you can recognize atopic dermatitis.

Neurodermatitis, Rosacea

Rosacea, couperose or neurodermatitis?

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These three skin conditions are very similar and yet different: rosacea, couperose and neurodermatitis. We explain the differences.

Rosacea

Can rosacea be cured?

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The chronic inflammatory skin disease rosacea is a burden for many sufferers. We will tell you under what circumstances you can reduce the symptoms of the disease.

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