After humans, antibiotic resistance rises in dolphins
Around 90% of samples taken from dolphins in Florida were found to be resistant to at least one type of pathogen, according to new study
Superbugs can infect you through plants too: study
Scientists fed infected lettuce to mice and found that superbugs could stay inside them without being detected
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 …
Wide differences in antibiotic use between countries: WHO
The discrepancies in consumption range from approximately 4 defined daily doses (DDD)/1,000 inhabitants per day to more than 64 DDD across 65 …
Scientists explain strange behaviour of gut bacteria resistant to TB drugs
Indian researchers have found that drug resistance seen in bifidobacteria is naturally occurring and can’t be passed on to other bacteria
Superbugs pose alarming threat to public health: EU report
The report finds high drug-resistance in three common zoonotic bacteria, which can be transferred to humans through food or environment
Codex adopts stricter food safety standards
The international food standards body has adopted stringent laws on pesticides in food and arsenic residue in rice
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 …
COVID-19: Why biocide overuse needs to be addressed to tackle AMR
Excessive use of biocides can be a potential threat that could drive AMR further, underlined a WHO editorial
What could the future antibiotic pipeline look like: IFPMA releases its latest report
Without new incentives and antibiotics, burden of resistant infections in high-income countries expected to increase by about 35% over next 10 years
AMR Awareness Week: The link with climate change, water & why we need to incentivise measures against antimicrobial resistance
Many countries now have national AMR action plans, but implementation remains vastly different
Honeybees could be biomonitors for AMR spread, suggests paper
The insects can carry genetic elements of key AMR drivers in their digestive tracts
Health in news on May 14
A round-up of what's new in health
Climate change increasing threats from Vibrio bacteria: Study
Warming catalyses antimicrobial resistance
Report finds positive associations between antimicrobial use in animals and AMR in humans
Overuse and misuse of antimicrobials is one of the main drivers of antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance: Here is how Malaysia endeavours to protect its people from AMR
Public awareness campaigns related to the prudent use of antimicrobial agents can reduce the misuse of antimicrobials in animals
Refugees, migrant populations particularly vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance: WHO
Healthcare needs of these populations are heterogenous and depend heavily on host countries’ capacity
Antibiotic use in Uganda high: Action is needed
Less than 30% antibiotic prescriptions complied with Uganda’s clinical guidelines, finds survey
Study warns diphtheria could become a major global threat
The relatively easily-preventable infection, has started to become resistant to several classes of antibiotics and in future, it may even become …
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 …
Rising antimicrobial resistance among newborns calls for novel antibiotic regimens
Newborn infection rates in low-income countries are three-20 times higher than in high-income countries
WHO launches tool for safer use of antibiotics, curb resistance
The health body has also begun a global campaign to achieve 60% increase in use of drugs that target a specific microorganism rather than several …
India, the antibiotic capital of the world
Antibiotics are often used to treat diarrhoea and upper respiratory tract infections, which can be reduced by improving sanitation and personal …
New polymeric material developed for controlled release of two different drugs
By repelling water, the material is able to control the rate of infiltration of water molecules, allowing the release of the drug in a sustained …
Scientists identify bacterium that could be source of antibiotics
Preliminary studies have indicated that the bacterium could be used to produce antibiotics for several diseases including malaria