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Why antibiotic scams thrive online The online market for antibiotics has grown rapidly in the past two decades, but much of it exists in a legal gray zone or outright fraud. According to the FDA and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), more than 90% of websites claiming to sell prescription drugs operate […]

What antibiotic stewardship means The term “antibiotic stewardship” may sound technical, but its essence is simple: it means using antibiotics responsibly so that they remain effective for us and for future generations. These drugs are not an unlimited resource. Every time they are taken, appropriately or not, bacteria are exposed and given the chance to

Why correct intake matters Antibiotics are among the most powerful tools in modern medicine, but their effectiveness depends not only on the choice of drug and dose but also on how patients take them. Incorrect intake can turn an effective therapy into a failure. The most common mistakes are stopping the course early, skipping or

Why patient behavior matters Antibiotic resistance is often portrayed as the outcome of complex hospital dynamics, factory farming, or global trade in pharmaceuticals. These are undeniably major drivers, yet the truth is more intimate: the way individual patients use antibiotics has a direct and powerful effect on how quickly bacteria learn to resist them. Each

The rise of telemedicine in antibiotic prescribing Over the past decade, telemedicine has shifted from a niche service into a mainstream channel for medical care in the United States. The transformation accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, when in-person visits were restricted and millions of patients turned to virtual consultations for the first time. Today, telehealth

Introduction Antibiotics are powerful medicines, but they are not universal cures. Many illnesses that look and feel severe, like cough, fever, sore throat, earache, may in fact be viral and do not require antibiotics at all. Prescribing them in such cases brings no benefit and carries risks: side effects, resistance, and disruption of the microbiome.

General principles of pediatric dosing Children are not simply “smaller adults.” Their physiology differs in ways that directly affect how antibiotics are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted. A drug that is safe at a fixed dose in an adult may be unsafe, ineffective, or even toxic if given the same way to a child. This