चिंताजनक: भारत में रोगाणुरोधी प्रतिरोध में लगातार हो रही है वृद्धि
रोगाणुरोधी या एंटीमाइक्रोबियल प्रतिरोध स्तर हर साल 5 से 10 प्रतिशत तक बढ़ रहा है जिनका अत्यधिक दुरुपयोग किया जाता है
Lancet study finds Indians use more azithromycin, ofloxacin than needed
It’s an enormous health risk, say experts, as it can accelerate the problem of antimicrobial resistance, which is a grave public health issue
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 …
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 …
Delhi High Court scraps ban on 344 fixed combination drugs
Health ministry banned 344 fixed combination drugs in March fearing antimicrobial resistance and other health hazards
Antibiotic pollution by pharmaceutical industries a global concern
As the world observes the Antibiotic Awareness Week, it is vital that the environmental spread of antimicrobial resistance is duly recognised and …
Unregulated use of antibiotics a threat to public health, say experts
International experts have come together to deliberate on rising antimicrobial resistance
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
World Health Assembly: bogged down by slow decisions
Crucial decisions, like those on curbing antimicrobial resistance and tackling air pollution and its health effects, are yet to be taken
68th World Health Assembly
WHO adopted the global action plan on antimicrobial resistance, but finance for implementation of big ideas was not forthcoming
Response to Ebola, obesity high on the agenda
WHO will evaluate performance related to MDGs and set priorities for the coming year, including plans to fight antimicrobial resistance
Antibiotic use in livestock, poultry set for big surge
Study says India is a major contributor to overall increase in antimicrobial consumption in food animals
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 …