The Latest Breaking News from Antibiotics

AI used to predict potential new antibiotics in groundbreaking study

Scientists used an algorithm to mine ‘the entirety of the microbial diversity’ on Earth, speeding up antibiotic resistance research

The Guardian - US · Jun 5, 2024

US health officials advise using antibiotic as a ‘morning-after pill’ against STDs

U.S. health officials now recommend that some people consider taking an antibiotic as a morning-after pill to prevent certain sexually transmitted diseases

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2024

Sepsis: why this deadly condition is so hard to diagnose

Tory MP Craig Mackinlay recently returned to Commons for the first time after suffering from a life-threatening bout of sepsis last year. Since his return to public duties, Mackinlay has spoken candidly about his experience with the near-fatal illness that led to the amputation of his hands and feet.

The Conversation · Jun 3, 2024

Can Omega-3 supplement reverse the damage done by heart disease?

Scientific discoveries such as antibiotics and childhood vaccination as well as improved hygiene and sanitation have reduced the incidence of infectious diseases and given us the gift of a long life. India’s life expectancy has almost doubled from 1950 to 2021. However, an increased life expectancy is just a number,…

The Times of India · May 22, 2024

UK pharmacists demand powers to change whooping cough prescriptions

Exclusive: Some pharmacies have turned away families because they have run out of the drug clarithromycin

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024

WHO updates Bacterial Pathogens Priority List as critical priority pathogens continue to present major global threat

WHO's Bacterial Pathogens Priority List highlights critical antibiotic-resistant bacteria, urging targeted research and public health interventions.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

Antibiotic-resistant genes ‘ubiquitous’ in Scotland’s soil

BACTERIA resistant to antibiotics has been found in the environment across Scotland including “relatively pristine” environments.

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2024

32 diseases you can catch from animals

Humans can catch a huge number of diseases from animals, and these can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi.

LiveScience · May 18, 2024

The Guardian view on antimicrobial resistance: we must prioritise this global health threat

Editorial: Patients are already dying as wonder drugs lose their effectiveness. International action is urgently needed

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024

Post-Brexit rules on antibiotic use on farms water down EU laws, experts say

Scientists point to loopholes in new legislation that have been closed under European Union regulations

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024