We can no longer outrun antibiotic resistance. So, here’s what we need to do instead

Researchers are tackling the problem of antibiotic resistance head on — by hunting for the genes that enable bacteria to become resistant …

CSE slams Indian poultry industry for using its name to misrepresent facts

Industry is misguiding the nation on antibiotic misuse in the sector and its contribution to the growing crisis of antibiotic resistance in India,…

Despite global momentum to address antimicrobial resistance in environment, critical gaps remain

Despite promising statements of intent from pharmaceutical industry, irresponsible practices in supply chains are yet to be curbed

New evidence emerges on spread of antibiotic resistance through soil

Researchers have found that antibiotic resistance can be passed between bacteria found in the soil

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

Copper is great at killing superbugs – so why don't hospitals use it?

Lack of knowledge and perceived cost issues could be holding back the fight against the superbugs

Bacteria resistant to 'last resort' antibiotic isolated from swine farm

Scientists in US isolate bacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae, resistant to carbapenems in the farm environment

Focus on environmental effects of antimicrobial resistance: experts

Working groups formulated input guidelines for addressing animal and environmental aspects of antimicrobial resistance

Researchers find new gene providing resistance to last-resort antibiotic

The finding comes eight months after the first-ever gene responsible for resistance to colistin, a last-resort drug for multi-drug-resistant …

Why we need smart regulation to contain antimicrobial resistance

Smart regulation is a useful way to regulate complex areas that involve multiple stakeholders with converging and diverging interests

Antibiotic resistance: AMR among poultry, cattle a worry for Kenya

Health ministry draws up ways to prevent antibiotics residue from ending up in plate

Coming up in 2020: Measles, AMR big health challenges

Many countries are no more 'Measles-free'; antimicrobial resistance is a worry for India too

Study finds ‘multi antibiotic’ resistant bacteria in chicken samples from Mumbai

There is an urgent need to limit antibiotic use and stop antibiotic misuse for poultry, says study co-author

New materials may make implants safe

Scaffold made from silk protein fibroin and silver nanoparticles found to have antimicrobial properties

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,…

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दुनिया भर में पहले से ही एंटीबायोटिक दवाओं का तेजी से दुरूपयोग हो रहा है और भारत इसमें अग्रणी है

Antibiotic resistance: AMR a health threat in Uganda

Worries: Self-medication, antibiotic sales without prescription

Combining antibiotics with silver nanoparticles may help address drug resistance

Researchers at Delhi’s Jamia Millia find that a combination is more effective against bacteria than when using either antibiotics or silver …

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

Resistance in gonorrhoea-causing bacteria is increasing and there are no new drugs

The World Health Organization has cautioned against the building resistance and emphasised on the need for new drugs

US to regulate use of antibiotics in bees

As per new FDA rules, beekeepers can get antibiotics only after they are prescribed by a veterinarian

European Medicines Agency asks EU to decrease use of antibiotic colistin

The update comes after a new mechanism of resistance to the bacteria was found in pigs and humans samples

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

AMR in post-COVID-19 world: New report calls for response prioritisation

The report calls for a clear need to rethink AMR’s position as part of the global health agenda as COVID-19 will affect the global response …

Is there an alternative to antibiotics use in livestock? Yes

Many alternatives to antibiotics have cropped up to help the food industry fight diseases caused by bacteria in animals