Diluted #honey inhibits #biofilm formation: potential application in urinary catheter management?
http://jcpbeta.bmj.com/content/early/2016/08/26/jclinpath-2015-203546.full
Conclusion Manuka honey at dilutions as low as 3.3% w/v in some protocols and at 10% or above in all protocols tested significantly inhibits bacterial attachment to a vinyl substrate and reduces further early biofilm development. No augmentation of growth over untreated controls was observed in any experiment.
http://jcpbeta.bmj.com/content/early/2016/08/26/jclinpath-2015-203546.full
Conclusion Manuka honey at dilutions as low as 3.3% w/v in some protocols and at 10% or above in all protocols tested significantly inhibits bacterial attachment to a vinyl substrate and reduces further early biofilm development. No augmentation of growth over untreated controls was observed in any experiment.
Journal of Clinical Pathology
Diluted honey inhibits biofilm formation: potential application in urinary catheter management?
Aims Biofilms are ubiquitous and when mature have a complex structure of microcolonies in an extracellular polysaccharide and extracellular DNA matrix. Indwelling medical devices harbour biofilms which have been shown to cause infections and act as reservoirs…
Effectiveness of #honey for symptomatic relief in upper #respiratory tract infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis
https://2medical.news/2020/08/25/effectiveness-of-honey-for-symptomatic-relief-in-upper-respiratory-tract-infections-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis/
Antibiotic over prescription for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in primary care exacerbates antimicrobial resistance. There is a need for effective alternatives to antibiotic prescribing. Honey is a lay remedy for URTIs, and has an emerging evidence base for its use. Honey has antimicrobial properties, and guidelines recommended honey for acute cough in children.. ..We identified 1345 unique records, and 14 studies were included. Overall …
https://2medical.news/2020/08/25/effectiveness-of-honey-for-symptomatic-relief-in-upper-respiratory-tract-infections-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis/
Antibiotic over prescription for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in primary care exacerbates antimicrobial resistance. There is a need for effective alternatives to antibiotic prescribing. Honey is a lay remedy for URTIs, and has an emerging evidence base for its use. Honey has antimicrobial properties, and guidelines recommended honey for acute cough in children.. ..We identified 1345 unique records, and 14 studies were included. Overall …