New research suggests that fluoxetine, commonly used as an antidepressant, may also help protect against infections and sepsis.

Researchers say study provides sufficient rationale to further explore the therapeutic uses of SSRIs during infection.

Researchers say study provides sufficient rationale to further explore the therapeutic uses of SSRIs during infection.

In a nutshell A year-long study of hospital sink drains found 67 different bacterial species living there, many resistant to ...

Total duration of antibiotic therapy in adults hospitalized with sepsis was significantly shorter among those who received PCT-guided care vs standard care.

We hope to be cured when we stay in hospital. But too often, we acquire new infections there. Such "health-care-associated ...

Antidepressants like Prozac are commonly prescribed to treat mental health disorders, but new research suggests they could also protect against serious infections and life-threatening sepsis.

A study found that hospital sink drains harbor dangerous bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. Despite thorough ...

We hope to be cured when we stay in hospital. But too often, we acquire new infections there. Such 'healthcare-associated infections' (HAI) are a growing problem worldwide, taking up an estimated 6% ...