Erythromycin and clarithromycin modulation of growth factor-induced expression of heparanase mRNA on human lung cancer cells in vitro by Masahiro Sasaki, Takefumi Ito, Masayuki Kashima, Shin Fukui, Noriko Izumiyama, Akiko Watanabe, Masaaki Sano, Yosimasa Fujiwara, Mamoru Miura

“…In addition, we examined the effect of erythromycin (EM) and clarithromycin (CAM), which are 14-membered ring macrolide antibiotics that act as biological response modifiers, on the expression of heparanase mRNA induced by growth factors.…”
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Insights into quorum sensing (QS): QS-regulated biofilm and inhibitors by Wen-Si Tan, Jodi Woan-Fei Law, Lydia Ngiik-Shiew Law, Vengadesh Letchumanan, Kok-Gan Chan

“…The bacteria that organize in biofilms are difficult to control and manage, resulting in a higher dosage of antibiotics to clear the infectious biofilms. Also, many QS-controlled activities are involved in virulence and pathogenicity. …”
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A Rare Case of Persistent Bacteremia: Leadless Micra Pacemaker Endocarditis by Himax Patel, Sean Harrell, Haitham Hreibe, Musa Sharkawi, Wael AlJaroudi

“…In patients with leadless pacing system that is persistently bacteremic in the future, evaluation of the device with transesophageal echocardiogram or intracardiac echocardiography should be performed, and if vegetation is noted on the device, device extraction should highly be considered, along with empiric intravenous antibiotics. Lastly, new leadless device should not be re-implanted within 2 weeks of the removal of the infected device to prevent seeding of the new device.…”
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Synthesis and Antimicrobial Evaluation of a New Series of N-1,3-Benzothiazol-2-ylbenzamides by Domenico Armenise, Alessia Carocci, Alessia Catalano, Marilena Muraglia, Ivana Defrenza, Nicolino De Laurentis, Antonio Rosato, Filomena Corbo, Carlo Franchini

“…Thus, the identifications of new antibiotics specifically directed to E. faecalis may be envisaged. …”
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A Case Report of Steroid-Resistant Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Managed with Intravenous Immunoglobulins by Christian Akem Dimala, Urvi Patel, Benjamin Lloyd, Anthony Donato, William B. Kimmel, Robert Hallowell, Caitlyn Moss

“…Following no improvement with antibiotics and negative complementary investigations for infectious, malignant, and autoimmune etiologies, COP was confirmed on lung biopsy. …”
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Osteomyelitis in Cat-Scratch Disease: A Never-Ending Dilemma—A Case Report and Literature Review by D. Donà, L. Nai Fovino, E. Mozzo, G. Cabrelle, G. Bordin, R. Lundin, C. Giaquinto, T. Zangardi, O. Rampon

“…Treatment represents a never-ending dilemma: surgical intervention or use of antibiotics is still controversial, and more studies are needed to define the best antimicrobial regimen.…”
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Evaluation of the effect of soil and irrigation water characteristics on the chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Mentha spicata L. essential oil: A plant used in tra... by Vajiheh Gandomi Hosnaroodi, Mansureh Ghavam

“…The selected essential oils may be a promising and potential strategy to achieve higher yields, higher carvene content and a possible natural option as an alternative to antibiotics against some strains.…”
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Removal of Tetracycline Using Tungsten Disulfide/Graphene Oxide as Photocatalyst: Effect of Light Irradiation and Kinetic Studies by Zulhatiqah Zolekafeli, Syafarina Farisa Sateria, Ahmad Husaini Mohamed, Siti Hajar Alias, Kavirajaa Pandian Sambasevam, Siti Nor Atika Baharin

“…Once widely utilised in both human and veterinary medicine, tetracycline antibiotics are now recognised as major environmental pollutants with detrimental effects on the environment and human health. …”
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Genetic and biochemical characterization of staphylococci occurring in Novosibirsk, Russia by Y. N. Kozlova, N. V. Fomenko, V. V. Morozova, I. V. Saranina, A. Yu. Tikunov, D. A. Ganichev, A. G. Samokhin, V. V. Pavlov, O. M. Rozhnova, I. A. Bondar’, E. V. Zenkova, V. V. Nimaev, V. V.  Klimontov, N. V. Tikunova

“…The correct identification of staphylococci and their sensitivity to antibiotics are important for clinical diagnosis and appointment of adequate drug therapy. …”
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First Reported Case of Bacterial Endocarditis Attributable to Actinomyces meyeri by Susan Moffatt, A Raza Ahmen, Kevin Forward

“…The patient was treated with high dose intravenous penicillin. Three weeks after antibiotics were begun, he underwent aortic valve replacement. …”
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Unusual Etiology of Acute Wrist Pain: Acute Calcific Tendonitis of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Mimicking an Infection by Man R. Shim

“…This study reports a case of acute calcific tendinitis of the flexor carpi ulnaris, which was initially misdiagnosed as cellulitis, in a 65-year-old woman, who was unnecessarily prescribed with antibiotics. However, further evaluation confirmed the correct diagnosis of acute calcific tendinitis and her symptoms were subsequently resolved within 2 weeks with rest, wrist immobilization, and an intake of anti-inflammatories. …”
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Polypragmasy at treatment of <i>H. pylori</i> infection in patients with concomitant diseases of other organs and systems. How to prevent side effects related to drug interactions? by S. G. Burkov, N. V. Shornikova

“…As eradication therapy implicates addition to treatment of at least 3 pharmaceuticals of which antibiotics are strictly specified, it is extremely desirable to choose proton pump inhibitor (PPI) with lower affinity to cytochrome Р450. …”
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Peri-Implant Bone Loss and Peri-Implantitis: A Report of Three Cases and Review of the Literature by Vanchit John, Daniel Shin, Allison Marlow, Yusuke Hamada

“…Treatment options that have been reported include nonsurgical therapy, the use of locally delivered and systemically delivered antibiotics, and surgical protocols aimed at regenerating the lost bone and soft tissue around the implants. …”
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Dynamic Change of Intestinal Duplication in an Adult Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review by Abhishek Shah, Jimin Du, Yutian Sun, Dianbo Cao

“…CT images showed change in the morphology of the cystic mass after one week of antibiotics administration. On histopathological analysis, the resected duplicated segment had esophageal epithelium in addition to the intestinal gland. …”
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Surviving Emphysematous Gastritis after Hepatectomy by Harry Hok Yee Yu, Simon Tsang, Tan To Cheung, Chung Mau Lo

“…He was managed with antibiotics and discharged 18 days after second operation. …”
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An Advanced Understanding of Uterine Microbial Ecology Associated with Metritis in Dairy Cows by Soo Jin Jeon, Klibs N. Galvão

“…Although affected cows are treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics such as ceftiofur, endometrial and ovarian function are not fully recovered, which results in subfertility and infertility. …”
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Severe Legionnaires’ Disease Complicated by Rhabdomyolysis and Clinically Resistant to Moxifloxacin in a Splenectomised Patient: Too Much of a Coincidence? by Theocharis Koufakis, Ioannis Gabranis, Marianneta Chatzopoulou, Anastasios Margaritis, Maria Tsiakalou

“…More studies are required in order to clarify the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms that connect asplenia, immunological response to Legionella, and pathogen’s resistance to antibiotics.…”
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Unilateral RS3PE in a Patient of Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis by Ankur Nandan Varshney, Nilesh Kumar, Ashutosh Tiwari, Ravi Anand, Sashi Ranjan Prasad, Arvind Anand, Abhinandan Mishra, N. K. Singh

“…We hereby report a case of unilateral RS3PE in a patient of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis which was initially misdiagnosed as cellulitis and was given high dose antibiotics without any significant improvement. Later a rheumatologic consultation leads to a prompt diagnosis, and treatment with steroids leads to dramatic reversal of symptoms. …”
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Splenic Abscess: A Rare Complication of the UVC in Newborn by Ameer Aslam, Emad Sadek Ahmed Shatla, Sameera Imanullah, Elsaid M. A. Bedair

“…The patient was given broad spectrum antibiotics empirically and the symptoms were resolved without any surgical intervention. …”
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Bacteroides fragilis Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis in a Young Female with Sickle Cell Disease by Nada Bassam Hamieh, Hiba Abdul Hamid Abou Layla, Rola Ali Ali, Zeina Bayram, Abdul Rahman Bizri

“…The patient was successfully managed with a course of intravenous followed by oral antibiotics and percutaneous drainage of collection and responded well. …”
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