(Please first watch the previous video in the series: “Bacteriophage” ) https://members.drbeen.com/library/bacteriophage/SyK5B1Y-s?topic=Microbiology&subTopic=General Remember: In a bacterial cell there are ribosomes, plasmids with genetic material, and...
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Bacterial Genetic Recombination via Conjugation
What is an “F” Plasmid? How does it help bacteria to reproduce? And what transformation happens next? Conjugation is the transfer of a copy of a plasmid from one bacterium to another. A Plasmid is an extra chromosomal double stranded DNA piece present in a...
Difference Between Streptococcus Pneumoniae and Streptococcus Viridans
Disclaimer: the treatment offered here is for medical professional's note and not a prescription for a specific patient. Don't take medicines without a doctor's prescription. Incorrect medication can cause severe health issues and even death. Remember that S....
Empiric Treatment of Staphylococcus Bacteremia
Disclaimer: this is not a prescription. Using medicines without the guidance of a licensed provider can be lethal This is not a prescription for any specific patient. Staphylococcus Aureus is the leading cause of community and hospital-acquired bacteremia. Treatment...
Staphylococcus Tests
Disclaimer: this is not a prescription. Using medicines without the guidance of a licensed provider can be lethal. Remember to read their difference from the Streptococci as well, Staphylococci are abundantly present in the hospitals and also in the nasopharynx and...
Treatment of Methicillin Resistant S. Aureus Bacteremia
Disclaimer: this is not a prescription. Using medicines without the guidance of a licensed provider can be lethal. This is not a prescription for any specific patient. For methicillin RESISTANT (MRSA) staphylococci following antimicrobial therapy can be used:...
Treatment of Methicillin Sensitive S.Aureus Bacteremia
Disclaimer: this is not a prescription. Using medicines without the guidance of a licensed provider can be lethal This is not a prescription for any specific patient. For methicillin sensitive staphylococci following antimicrobial therapy can be used: Nafcillin 2g...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 90 cohort studies of social isolation, loneliness and mortality
Social butterflies live longer! Summary This is a study from Harbin Medical University, China. It’s a meta-analysis of prospective studies from the psychology departments of various countries and universities that have looked at the effect of loneliness and Social...
Ashwagandha – How does this 3000 year old Indian herb work as an anti- inflammatory
Smelling horses and finding Nemo Not to be confused with Chinese lanterns, also sometimes known as winter cherries! Here is Dr. Been’s Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/OrSmiZjNv_U?feature=share Ashwagandha is an ayurvedic herb that has been in use in India and...
References for: Why Are Cancers Rate Increasing in Young Adults?
Colon Cancer In Younger Adults: What to Know About Symptoms and Screening - The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/20/well/colon-colorectal-cancer-symptoms-screening.html Colon cancer is rising in younger adults. Know the signs and protect yourself : Shots...