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Researchers might have solution to resistant bacteria

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Dynamite News · Mar 21, 2023

What is Black fungus Canada auris as 'urgent' health warning triggered

Canada auris cases have risen over the past few years, sparking concern as it's resistant against antibiotics.

Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023

Family trapped in 'damp and mouldy' home as mum 'contracts pneumonia three times'

Mum-of-four, who is on the homeless register after being evicted, says her chest is 'a mess' because of living in a damp council flat, and her youngest child has repeatedly needed antibiotics

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2023

Common painkiller could pose 'serious danger' to health as hangover cure

While reaching for over the counter medicines is the first call for most people after a heavy night, over doing it can result in serious complications to a vital organ.

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2023

French patients launch court action over antibiotic side effects

French patients who suffered serious side effects from a certain type of antiobiotic, have filed a complaint and denounced a health scandal, public media revealed on Monday.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 13, 2023

Victorian coroner delivers findings of inquest into death of pregnant mother Annie O'Brien

The Victorian coroner releases the findings of an inquest into the death of Annie O'Brien, who died from septicaemia in 2017 shortly after miscarrying her baby.

ABC News · Mar 7, 2023

Deficiencies in pregnant mum's healthcare before death

There were deficiencies in the medical care given to pregnant Melbourne mum Annie O'Brien before her death from sepsis in August 2018, a coroner has found.

AAP · Mar 7, 2023

This Simple, Everyday Hack Can Help Fight Antibiotic Resistance

Research on the evolution of antimicrobial resistance has focused more on evolutionary selection than hygiene.

Inverse · Mar 4, 2023

A ‘super strain’ of an antibiotic-resistant stomach bug is on the rise in the U.S. Here are the symptoms to watch for

It’s never been more important for clinicians to ensure that the antibiotics they’re prescribing are appropriate, one expert tells Fortune—and for patients to understand that if their provider isn’t prescribing antibiotics, it may be for good reason.

Fortune · Mar 4, 2023

"Avoid antibiotics": Know why IMA issued advisory amid rising cases of fever

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Friday released an advisory urging people to avoid taking antibiotics like Azithromycin and Amoxiclav. The advisory signed by Dr Sharad Kumar Agarwal, National President, IMA, and other members has said that taking antibiotics when there is no requirement of it, leads to antibiotic resistance.

The Times of India · Mar 4, 2023