Study Finds No Adverse Cardiovascular Effects in Adults Whose Mothers Received Corticosteroids During Pregnancy
A recent study in Auckland, New Zealand, reveals no adverse cardiovascular health effects in adults whose mothers received corticosteroids during pregnancy 50 years ago. The study contradicts potential risks identified in animal studies, providing reassurance on the safety of corticosteroid use. Ongoing research explores the benefits of steroid treatments in preventing birth complications and lung diseases in newborns.
Researchers Discover Groundbreaking Approach to Combat Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Kent’s School of Biosciences researchers have discovered a groundbreaking approach to combat drug-resistant bacteria by using certain steroid medications used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT). These steroids have been found to effectively eliminate MRSA and hinder the growth of E. Coli, which are resistant to antibiotics. Dr. Mark Shepherd, Reader in Microbial Biochemistry at Kent, expressed enthusiasm about the findings, stating that these exciting developments will help to advance research into new antimicrobials. The study, published in The Journal of Infectious Disease, indicates that steroid drugs inhibit bacterial respiratory oxidases and are lethal toward Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This breakthrough may significantly contribute to addressing the challenge of antibiotic resistance.