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A New Antibiotic That Defeats Superbugs Just Received FDA Approval for Dangerous Drug-Resistant Urinary Tract Infections

FDA approved Zaynich (cefepime and zidebactam) on May 29, 2026 for complicated urinary tract infections caused by drug-resistant Gram-negative pathogens. ENHANCE-1 Phase 3 trial showed superiority to meropenem at test of cure. Here is how it works and who benefits.

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The Antibiotic Last Line of Defense Against Gonorrhea Just Lost More Ground: WHO Data Shows Sixfold Resistance Rise and U.S. Is Running Out of Options

WHO EGASP data show ceftriaxone resistance in gonorrhea rose more than sixfold globally from 2022 to 2024. Ceftriaxone is the only U.S.-recommended gonorrhea treatment. New pipeline drugs show promise but are not yet approved.

Medical Daily

India’s rising export champion faces a critical credibility test

India's seafood exports are soaring, reaching record highs and aiming for $30 billion within five years. Despite overcoming US tariffs and diversifying markets, a new threat looms: banned antibiotic residues in shrimp are causing high rejection rates. This quality issue risks undermining the hard-won international trust crucial for sustained growth…

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Antibiotics use in livestock could rise by a third in next 15 years, UN report warns

Governments urged to act to prevent potentially disastrous impacts on human resistance to medicines

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Wockhardt shares pause massive 36% rally in 5 sessions; slip 7%. What’s behind the selloff?

Wockhardt shares dropped after a recent surge, as investors took profits. This followed the US FDA approval of ZAYNICH, an antibiotic for urinary tract infections. The company also reported a strong turnaround in its March quarter results. Revenue and profit saw significant year-on-year growth. Biotech operations were a key driver…

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Wockhardt shares rocket 19% after FDA approval for antibiotic targeting drug-resistant infections. Check details

Wockhardt's shares surged 19% after the U.S. FDA approved ZAYNICH, a novel intravenous antibiotic for complicated urinary tract infections. The drug, combining cefepime and zidebactam, demonstrated superior efficacy over meropenem in a Phase 3 trial. This approval addresses the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance.

The Economic Times

Scientists create new antibiotic that could help treat drug resistant infections

Antibiotic resistance is responsible for more than a million global deaths a year

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Wockhardt shares jump 8%, extend rally after CDSCO nod for Zaynich antibiotic

Wockhardt shares surged after the company received CDSCO approval for its breakthrough antibiotic Zaynich in India. Strong Phase 3 trial results and the drug’s potential to treat severe drug-resistant infections boosted investor sentiment, helping the stock extend recent gains despite technically entering overbought territory after a sharp rally.

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First Thing: Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in Texas primary

Paxton’s win, despite scandals, signals president’s enduring grip over state. Plus, one sex educator on why she doesn’t define sex at all

The Guardian - UK

Rising Temperatures May Be Fueling Antibiotic Resistance in Salmonella, New Global Study Suggests

As the years go by, the planet continues to get hotter due to global warming—and alongside it emerges one of the most urgent threats in modern medicine: antibiotic resistance.

Medical Daily

Climate crisis is accelerating antibiotic resistance across world, study says

Experts say climate change linked to 10% rise in salmonella antibiotic resistance genes between 1940 and 2023

The Guardian - UK

Chronic UTIs, Meet Your Match: New FDA-Approved Fosfomycin Injection Shows 64% Success Against Complicated Infections

For people trapped in the exhausting cycle of chronic urinary tract infections, every new symptom can feel like a setback. Repeated antibiotics, emergency visits, and infections that keep returning can take a serious toll on daily life. Now, a newly FDA-approved fosfomycin injection is offering fresh hope for adults battling…

Budget and the Bees

'A broken market’: What is antimicrobial resistance and how does it affect the economy?

More people are expected to die every year from superbugs than cancer by 2050. Antibiotic resistance is ‘a major threat’ to our health and economy, according to Japanese pharma experts.

Euronews

Addressing Antibiotic Resistance in Women's Health: The Potential of Vlisse™ by COOLOGICS

A study analyzing antimicrobial resistance patterns in vaginal swab samples from 2019 to 2022 shows an increasing resistance among vaginal pathogens, making it more challenging to manage these infections with standard treatments.

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Evening Standard

Meningitis outbreak in Reading: Everything we know so far

Close contacts of people linked to the outbreak in the London commuter town are being offered antibiotics as a precaution

Evening Standard

Meningitis outbreak Reading: Student dead and two other young people treated

The student who has died went to Henley College in Oxfordshire, with close contacts of the cases being offered antibiotics as a precaution

Medical Daily

Impetigo Home Remedies Parents Can Use to Limit Contagion from Staphylococcus Among Kids

Impetigo in kids explained: causes, how contagion spreads, safe impetigo home remedies, and when to seek medical care for effective impetigo treatment and prevention.

The Independent UK

Cranberry juice may help boost drugs against antibiotic resistance, study finds

More research needed to find out if berries could offer practical help during treatment, scientists say

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The Conversation

What a ‘post-antibiotic era’ could mean for modern medicine

Antibiotics are one of the greatest breakthroughs in medical history. They turned once-deadly infections into treatable illnesses and made modern healthcare possible. But bacteria are changing, and some of the drugs we have depended on for decades are becoming less effective.

Medical Daily

From Bacteria to Viruses and How Appropriate Use of Antibiotics Can Help Slow Resistance

Learn when infections truly need antibiotics, how bacteria differ from viruses, and why appropriate use matters to protect effectiveness and reduce antibiotic resistance.

International Business Times UK

The CDC Is Warning About a Drug-Resistant Superbug That Spreads When You Take Too Many Antibiotics — and Cases Are Rising

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning about a drug-resistant, 'superbug' on the rise in the United States that causes diarrhea.

Euronews

Why birds and foxes could act as early warning systems of antibiotic resistance across ecosystems

The study was conducted across wild, urban and rural areas, highlighting the widespread nature of antibiotic resistance.

Fit & Well

My gut health struggled while taking a course of antibiotics, so I asked a dietitian how best to support it

A dietitian explains how to gently support gut health

The Conversation

Drought could be making antibiotic resistance worse, scientists say

Antibiotic resistance is often associated with hospitals and the overuse of antibiotics in agriculture. Both are genuine problems, but new research suggests another potential culprit that many people haven’t considered – droughts caused by climate change.

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Healing Through Diet: Foods That Support Recovery in Pets

Just like humans, pets require targeted nutrition during recovery. Illness and injury can weaken the body, reduce appetite, and slow down healing. A nutrient-rich, easily digestible diet helps rebuild tissues, boost immunity, and restore vitality. Whether you have a dog, cat, bird, or small animal, providing the right foods can…

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