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  2. Erythromycin - Wikipedia

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    A review found that when erythromycin was given with certain oral contraceptives, there was an increase in the maximum serum concentrations and AUC of estradiol and dienogest. [32] [33] Erythromycin is an inhibitor of the cytochrome P450 system, which means it can have a rapid effect on levels of other drugs metabolised by this system, e.g ...

  3. Neonatal infection - Wikipedia

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    The risk of serious candida infection increases when multiple factors are present. These are: thrombocytopenia, the presence of candidal dermatitis, the use of systemic steroids, birth weights of <1,000 g, presence of a central catheter, postponing enteral feeding, vaginal delivery, and the amount of time broad-spectrum antibiotics were given. [23]

  4. Gonorrhea - Wikipedia

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    Newborn babies coming through the birth canal are given erythromycin ointment in the eyes to prevent blindness from infection. The underlying gonorrhea should be treated; if this is done then usually a good prognosis will follow.

  5. Neonatal conjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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    Use of 1% tetracycline ointment, 0.5% erythromycin ointment, or 1-2% silver nitrate solution (Credé's method) into the eyes of babies immediately after birth. [6] Single injection of ceftriaxone IM or IV should be given to infants born to mothers with untreated gonococcal infection.

  6. Credé's prophylaxis - Wikipedia

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    Credé prophylaxis is the practice of washing a newborn's eyes with a 2% silver nitrate solution to protect against neonatal conjunctivitis caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, thereby preventing blindness. [1] The Credé procedure was developed by the German physician Carl Siegmund Franz Credé who implemented it in his hospital in Leipzig in 1880 ...

  7. NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Wednesday, January 8

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    Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #577 on Wednesday ...

  8. Drugs in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    External applications of azelaic acid, glycolic acid, or benzoyl peroxide (alone or combined with clindamycin or erythromycin) are the safest options to treat mild to moderate acne. [ 24 ] [ 25 ] [ 26 ] Erythromycin is the antibiotic of choice for severe acne, barring the use of its estolate salt which risks maternal hepatotoxicity. [ 27 ]

  9. Why some people end up in the ER on Thanksgiving - AOL

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    Here, both medical experts highlight the top reasons why people land in the ER on turkey day, as well as offering advice on how to stay out of the hospital over the holiday weekend. Cuts and burns