The immune system is key to host defense against pathogenic organisms. Aging is
associated with changes in the immune system, with a decline in protective components …

Background Antibiotic misuse is a key contributor to antimicrobial resistance and a concern
in long-term aged care facilities (LTCFs). Our objectives were to: i) summarise key indicators …

Panax ginseng is a traditional medicinal plant used in most Asian countries to cure many
diseases. The benefits of ginseng are due to its primary active component, polysaccharides …

The gut microbiome is hypothesized to play a critical role in gastrointestinal diseases,
including antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). To determine whether the traditional …

Gut microbiota dysbiosis is already a global problem after antibiotic overuse. This study was
to investigate the therapeutic effect of lentinan and the mechanism of recovery of intestinal …

Background Despite antibiotic prescription being recommended for dysentery and
suspected cholera only, diarrhea still triggers unwarranted antibiotic prescription. We …

Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) is a self-limiting disease mediated by antibiotic therapy.
In clinical practice, several types of probiotics are used in treating AAD, but minimal research …

Background Antimicrobials are among the most frequently prescribed drugs in long-term
care facilities (LTCFs). Implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) is …

Antibiotic‐associated diarrhea (AAD) is a common morbidity caused by antibiotic use and is
characterized by the dysbiosis of the gut microbiota. Several clinical trials have shown that …

Antibiotic treatment causes antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD), which is usually
accompanied by disorders of the intestinal flora, aggravating the patient's condition …