Minimising the impact of a common - but potentially detrimental - clinical practice

Intrapartum antimicrobial prophylaxis (IAP), is a standard procedure used while delivering babies. According to EU-funded researchers, it may have important implications for infant health, increasing risks of obesity, diabetes, and antibiotics resistance. This finding opens the door to the development of new dietary strategies for minimising the effect of this very common medical procedure.
Source: EUROPA - Research Information Centre - Category: Research Source Type: news