Scientists demonstrate new approach to kill drug-resistant strains of bacteria
Preliminary observations indicate a potent multi-site effect on the cells making it hard for the bacteria to develop resistance
Health ministers in G20 Summit commit to address antimicrobial resistance
Through Berlin Declaration, the health ministers emphasised the need for combating AMR through appropriate monitoring and surveillance
How Baddi pharma waste can make your medicines ineffective
The waste contains active ingredients used in antibiotics and may be contributing to the spread of antimicrobial resistance. It is time …
Non-profit warns EPA against expanding use of crucial antibiotic as pesticide
The Center for Biological Diversity and Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future ask EPA to not expand the use of oxyteracycline for citrus …
National action plan on antimicrobial resistance urges multi-sectoral initiative
Antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance, is a global public health threat, as antibiotics and antimicrobials are becoming …
Similar patterns of antibiotic resistance found in animals, humans and their environment: study
Conducted in Ujjain district, the study highlights that genes responsible for resistance were commonly detected across samples
Antibiotic use in animal farms linked to antimicrobial resistance in environment
Use of antibiotics to increase livestock production can affect the ecosystem and agricultural soils, not to mention human health
Study indicates increasing multi-drug resistance in children against enteric bacteria
Children in India also carry high levels of antibiotic resistance against key pathogens causing difficulty in treating infections
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Scientists develop new molecule to fight antibiotic resistance
A piece of synthetic DNA has been developed that restores effectiveness of a carbapenem
Scientists develop new molecule to fight antibiotic resistance
A piece of synthetic DNA has been developed that restores effectiveness of a carbapenem
US woman infected by drug-resistant bacteria; dies
The case, once again, brings to light the building antibiotic resistance in the world—often called a ticking time bomb
Five little-known diseases to watch out for in 2017
Emerging diseases on which the experts are keeping a close eye