A DexEnceph study has found the most definitive evidence so far on whether corticosteroids should be used alongside antiviral drug aciclovir for severe brain infections.

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The Brain-Eating Amoeba: A Medical Horror Story What if the most terrifying monster in the world wasn't a shark or a bear, but a microscopic killer lurking in your favorite swimming hole? Meet Naegleria fowleri, the infamous "brain-eating amoeba." In this episode, we're diving deep into a true medical horror story. You'll learn how this seemingly harmless amoeba, found in warm freshwater all over the world, can become a deadly parasite with one wrong move. We'll trace its terrifying journey up the olfactory nerve and into the brain, where it begins its devastating work: consuming brain cells while our own immune system watches, helpless. This is a story of a silent invasion and a near-certain death. But before you swear off summer swimming forever, there's a massive twist. Stick with us to the very end to find out just how scared you actually need to be of this microscopic monster. The answer is the most important part of this entire story, and it will absolutely surprise you. This is a story of science, survival, and perspective. Subscribe, share this with anyone who loves a good science thriller, and let's replace irrational fear with fascinating facts.

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1➡️Un article original cherchant à prouver que le passage de l'antibiothérapie par voie intraveineuse à celle par voie orale est applicable aux suppurations bactériennes intracrâniennes.

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Safe early switch to oral antibiotics in immunocompetent adults with intracranial bacterial suppurations: Retrospective of a 25-year experience in a tertiary care centre Switching antibiotic therapy from intravenous to oral route (IVOS) has become the standard of care for many deep-seated infections. IVOS seems applica…

[Publication] The article "Safe early switch to oral antibiotics in immunocompetent adults with intracranial bacterial suppurations: Retrospective of a 25-year experience in a tertiary care centre" is now available.

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