Steve McMichael ‘improving’ after recent MRSA diagnosis Bears great Steve McMichael is "improving" after his recent MRSA diagnosis, and he's expected to return home early this week. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 18, 2024
Health: Antibiotics that circumvent bacterial resistance Researchers have developed an antibiotic that could provide a new tool in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria and the illnesses they cause. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Feb 18, 2024
Develop novel antibiotic that overcomes bacterial resistance The antibiotic cresomycin efficiently reduces pathogenic microorganisms that have developed resistance to a variety of frequently administered antimicrobial medications. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Feb 16, 2024
Seven children fall sick after being administered with antibiotic injections in Government Hospital in Machilipatnam Seven children, who were admitted to District Headquarters Hospital, Machilipatnam, fell sick after they were administered some injections in the early hours on February 10. The Hindu · Feb 10, 2024
'Superbugs' can linger in the body for years, potentially spreading antibiotic resistance People can carry some antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria for up to nine years, new research suggests. LiveScience · Feb 6, 2024
Minister urges more hospitals to participate in antimicrobial resistance surveillance network Thiruvananthapuram Health Minister urges more hospitals to join Kerala's AMR surveillance network to improve antibiotic use and detect drug resistance. The Hindu · Feb 2, 2024
In breakthrough, neural network ‘explains’ how it found a new antibiotic Scientists have used deep-learning to discover a new class of antibiotics, revolutionising drug development strategies, fundamentally by making their deep-learning model ‘explainable’. The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024
Over half of antibiotics India uses belong to ‘watch’ group, highest globally | Data A survey reveals that a high number of Indian inpatients are prescribed multiple antibiotics, leading to antibiotic resistance. The Hindu · Jan 24, 2024
Interim Budget | Healthcare industry expectations include incentives to promote private investment, R&D, et al The healthcare industry in New Delhi seeks incentives for private investment, antibiotic research, and healthcare infrastructure in the upcoming budget. The Hindu · Jan 20, 2024
DGHS urges pharmacist associations to dispense antibiotics solely on qualified doctor prescriptions The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has appealed to all the pharmacist associations in the country to dispense antibiotics only on the prescription of a qualified doctor. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jan 18, 2024
Health ministry asks doctors to mention the REASON for prescribing antibiotics In what can be said as a major step towards addressing the growing issue of antibiotic resistance, media reports have said that the Union Health Ministry has asked doctors to mention the reason while prescribing antibiotics. The Times of India · Jan 18, 2024
Manel Kape says illness, antibiotics led to UFC Fight Night 234 weight miss Flyweight contender Manel Kape addressed why he missed weight for his UFC Fight Night 234 bout against Matheus Nicolau. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 12, 2024
Brand-new class of antibiotic kills drug-resistant superbug Scientists discovered a new class of antibiotic that kills bacteria in a unique way and isn't vulnerable to existing drug resistance. LiveScience · Jan 12, 2024
Are antibiotics over-prescribed in India? As India carries one of the largest burdens of drug-resistant pathogens worldwide, The Hindu Parley discusses whether antibiotics are being over-prescribed in the country The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024
The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024 Jammu CSIR lab finds cannabis plant compound has antibiotic effects | Explained Semisynthetic phytocannabinoid compounds possesses unexplored hitherto antibiotic properties that could help combat antibiotic resistance in India, according to the findings of a new study published by scientists at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine in Jammu.
Fortune · Jan 10, 2024 FDA allows imports of French syphilis drug alternate during US penicillin shortage While as little as one injection of penicillin G benzathine can cure syphilis, the shortage prompted U.S. health officials to recommend giving some patients another antibiotic that requires of weeks of twice-daily pills.
Zenger · Jan 9, 2024 Ants Can Detect Infections And Produce Their Own Antidote Researchers have discovered that ants are impressively able to distinguish between infected and non-infected wounds.
International Business Times UK · Jan 8, 2024 Breakthrough Antibiotic Zosurabalpin To Target Drug-Resistant Bacteria CRAB Zosurabalpin is now undergoing human trials and is set to target CRAB which holds a priority 1 classification as a critical pathogen by the WHO.
Medical Daily · Jan 8, 2024 Novel Antibiotic To Treat Drug-Resistant Bacteria? Zosurabalpin Shows Promising Results In Mice The novel antibiotic, Zosurabalpin, shows promising results in treating highly drug-resistant strains of Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) in mouse models.
The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024 Drug war: On use of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance Infectious diseases specialists and critical-care experts have for long been waving the red flag over antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, calling for rational prescription of antibiotics
The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024 Operation Amrith to check antibiotics abuse in Kerala State Drugs Control department launches Operation Amrith to check antibiotics abuse & create awareness on dangers of AMR. Public can play major role in this initiative.
The Conversation · Jan 5, 2024 New antibiotic zosurabalpin shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria – an expert explains how it works Researchers have identified an entirely new class of antibiotic that can kill bacteria that are resistant to most current drugs.
The Guardian - US · Jan 5, 2024 US faces ‘tragic’ rise in syphilis cases with life-saving drug in short supply Incidence of serious sexually transmitted disease at 27-year high and demand for preferred antibiotic is straining manufacture
International Business Times UK · Jan 5, 2024 Scientists Discover New Drug That Can Kill Drug-Resistant Bacteria Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health concern around the world.
Top News · Jan 3, 2024 Revolutionary Antibiotic Breakthrough: Tackling Deadly Drug-Resistant Bacteria! Researchers make strides in the battle against antibiotic resistance with a potential new class of drugs to combat drug-resistant bacteria, like CRAB.