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The recent discussion whether fluoroquinolones (FQ) cause retinal detachment was short-lived and soon put to rest. The issue was raised by 2 observational studies but no signal was seen in a larger and better designed Danish study. So it seems the association is probably spurious [i].
This is not meant to be a book review. I just want to express my gratitude to Prof. Greenwood for writing a book about the remarkable story of antibiotic discovery and development of the last century. It is clearly a labor of love, written with knowledge, enthusiasm, wisdom and perspective.
Hanta Virus Epidemics in Germany? When I learned that a friend of mine came down with Hanta virus infection in Germany, I thought I had heard wrong. Mice and voles shed hanta viruses in their excreta which – when aerosolized and inhaled – can cause significant disease. In some parts Continue reading Surprise: Hanta Virus Right in Your Back Yard