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Sightsavers, a Non Governmental Organisation, has called for an integration of Azithromycin, an antibiotics, into Nigeria’s existing health delivery systems in a safe and scalable manner.
Azithromycin has been widely evaluated for its efficacy against COVID-19. The study by Timothy S C Hinks and colleagues1 adds value to the current literature, and we would like to share our comments.
The Kaduna State Government says it has concluded plans to administer Azithromycin (antimicrobial resistance drug) on 2.8 million children in the state. The State Deputy Governor, Hadiza Balarabe ...
Treatment for pertussis involves azithromycin, commonly known as the Z-pack. "We not only treat individuals with pertussis, a child or whatever, but we also treat the family members," said Feagins.
Three clinical trials have examined the efficacy and safety of single dose azithromycin (30 mg/kg) in children with uncomplicated acute otitis media (AOM). In the first trial, a small pilot study ...
The 20-mg/kg/day dose of azithromycin for 3 days may also be better than the 10-mg/kg/day dose for 3 days in terms of minimizing the risk of emerging resistance in the GABHS. [35,43] Using the ...
Decongestants offer temporary relief from discomfort, but a common ingredient was found to be ineffective. Here’s the lowdown and 8 products that do work. If your nose is stuffed, your head is ...
Heart disease refers to any problem affecting the heart, such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and heart failure. Symptoms and treatments depend on the type of heart disease someone has ...
Infections and allergies can cause thick, glue-like nasal mucus. Environmental factors, like a dry climate, can also contribute to this. Nasal mucus is created by the tissue lining of your nose ...
The Sarmaan Project, committed to reducing child mortality in Nigeria through targeted drug administration, has recorded a major milestone in its pilot phase with the successful treatment of over ...