Unregulated use of antibiotics a threat to public health, say experts
International experts have come together to deliberate on rising antimicrobial resistance
New OECD report highlights importance of One Health action to tackle AMR
One in every five infections in OECD and EU/EEA countries are due to organisms resistant to antimicrobials
Global antibiotic use in animals dip by 13% in 3 years; but regional disparities exist
While 49 countries from Asia, Far East, Oceania and Europe reported an overall reduction in antimicrobials used, the remaining 31 from African …
Air pollution by PM2.5 linked to rise in antibiotic resistance globally: Analysis
Study throws new light on spread of antimicrobial resistance through air, has relevance for all areas where air pollution is higher, says CSE
हर साल एंटी-माइक्रोबियल प्रतिरोध से जुड़ी पांच लाख मौतों को रोक सकते हैं टीके: डब्ल्यूएचओ
2050 तक एएमआर से वैश्विक अर्थव्यवस्था को 100 ट्रिलियन अमेरिकी डॉलर की अनुमानित लागत का सामना करना पड़ेगा
Bacterial co-infection uncommon in patients with community-acquired COVID-19: Lancet
‘Antimicrobial stewardship’ in COVID-19 patients will help slow emergence of antimicrobial resistance, report says
New molecule promises to address drug resistance
The new molecule is an antimicrobial peptide, which kills bacteria by breaking down their membranes
Why colistin should be banned in food-animal production sector in India
Action against the drug, used as a growth promoter in food animals, is imperative to curb antimicrobial resistance in humans
New nanosilver coating that can kill bacteria developed
The nanoparticle loaded powder can be mixed in paints and applied to hospitals walls , kitchens and toilets to give them antimicrobial …
Fight against antibiotic resistance gets a fillip
Interagency Coordination Group on Antimicrobial Resistance seeks immediate, coordinated and ambitious action to stem the misuse and overuse of …
New materials may make implants safe
Scaffold made from silk protein fibroin and silver nanoparticles found to have antimicrobial properties
Millions to die from superbug infections: report
2.4 million people could die from superbugs by 2050 if urgent action is not taken to stop antimicrobial resistance, says a report by the …
Gut bacteria are a reservoir of drug resistance genes: study
Friendly gut bacteria from individuals who had not consumed antibiotics for past 6 months harbored resistance against multiple antimicrobials,…
Wild red fox can help monitor antibiotic resistance in the environment: study
This information is needed to access the impact for humans and enables implementation of possible control measures for antimicrobial …
Budget 2018 gives AMR a miss despite being a public health threat
With no funds allocated for Antimicrobial Resistance, it will be challenge to implement Strategic National Action Plan
Spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria linked to effluents from sewage treatment plants
Study finds high levels of β-lactam-resistant bacteria and genes responsible for antimicrobial resistance from STP effluents
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 to …
UN General Assembly discusses antimicrobial resistance
This is only the fourth time a health issue has been taken up by the UN General Assembly
Scientists suggest cap on yearly antibiotic use
They also propose phasing-out use of antimicrobial growth romoters in animals with a deadline of five years
More evidence of rampant use of non-therapeutic antibiotics in poultry farms in the country
India has started to address the misuse of antimicrobials in food animals, but needs to do much more
Debate: Are we prepared for `Resistance'?
India is the largest consumer of antibiotics in the world; we use them indiscriminately and this leads to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In this …