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Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they're usually not needed

Researchers say doctors are prescribing antibiotics to most kids and teens who have pink eye, despite guidelines that discourage their use

The Independent UK

Azithromycin: how to manage while this antibiotic is in short supply for children

Azithromycin: how to manage while this antibiotic is in short supply for children

Antibiotic shortages have become a big challenge for child health. For example, amoxicillin and cephalexin are among the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for children, used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Both have had shortages of their liquid formulations in recent years.

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Will we really die from minor scratches in the future? – Q&A with antibiotic resistance expert

Will we really die from minor scratches in the future? – Q&A with antibiotic resistance expert

According to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of antibacterial agents, including antibiotics, has increased from 80 in 2021 to 97 in 2023. However, the health agency says there is a “pressing need for new, innovative agents for serious infections and to replace those becoming…

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TOI Health News Morning Briefing| Benefits of NO RAW diet, positive changes that 3 almonds can make, connection between antibiotic and cold, disadvantages of consuming noodles everyday and more

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The Times of India

Should you be taking antibiotics in common cold? The answer is surprising

Do you pop in antibiotics everytime you feel feverish? You need to stop doing that right away and read this.

The Times of India

AI used to predict potential new antibiotics in groundbreaking study

Scientists used an algorithm to mine ‘the entirety of the microbial diversity’ on Earth, speeding up antibiotic resistance research

The Guardian - US

US health officials advise using antibiotic as a ‘morning-after pill’ against STDs

U.S. health officials now recommend that some people consider taking an antibiotic as a morning-after pill to prevent certain sexually transmitted diseases

The Independent UK

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Agony and the urge to pee: the growing evidence giving hope to chronic UTI sufferers

Agony and the urge to pee: the growing evidence giving hope to chronic UTI sufferers

An Australian discovery has added weight to a long-held theory about the painful condition – but relief for most patients is still elusive

The Guardian - AU

Scientists develop antibiotic that spares healthy gut bacteria

Scientists develop antibiotic that spares healthy gut bacteria

Previous research has suggested that common antibiotics can disturb the gut microbiome.

The Independent UK

Huge number of deaths linked to superbugs can be avoided, say experts

Huge number of deaths linked to superbugs can be avoided, say experts

Models suggest deaths in poorer countries could be cut by 18% – or about 750,000 a year – with preventive measures

The Guardian - UK

WHO updates Bacterial Pathogens Priority List as critical priority pathogens continue to present major global threat

WHO updates Bacterial Pathogens Priority List as critical priority pathogens continue to present major global threat

WHO's Bacterial Pathogens Priority List highlights critical antibiotic-resistant bacteria, urging targeted research and public health interventions.

Post-Brexit rules on antibiotic use on farms water down EU laws, experts say

Post-Brexit rules on antibiotic use on farms water down EU laws, experts say

Scientists point to loopholes in new legislation that have been closed under European Union regulations

The Guardian - UK

What is antimicrobial resistance and how big a problem is it?

What is antimicrobial resistance and how big a problem is it?

Bacteria resistant to antibiotics led to 1.27 million deaths in 2019. The answer is a ‘one health’ approach across all species, experts say

The Guardian - UK

Superbugs could lower your life expectancy by nearly 2 years, report says. What to know about antimicrobial resistance

Superbugs could lower your life expectancy by nearly 2 years, report says. What to know about antimicrobial resistance

Uncontrolled AMR is also projected to cost the world $855 billion annually until 2035, international leaders say.

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A Common Antibiotic Could Prevent, Treat Respiratory Illnesses Including COVID-19: Study

Antibiotic neomycin through the nasal passage triggers a robust interferon-stimulated genes (ISG) line of defense against both SARS-CoV-2 and a highly virulent strain of influenza A virus, the results of an animal study revealed.

Researchers find new treatment path for lasting Lyme disease symptoms

Tulane University researchers have discovered a promising new strategy for treating persistent neurological symptoms associated with Lyme disease, providing hope to patients who continue to suffer from the bacterial infection even after receiving antibiotic treatment. Read further on Dynamite News:

Post-surgical infections more likely due to skin bacteria than hospital bugs, study finds

Most health care-associated infections are caused by previously harmless bacteria that patients already had on their bodies before they even entered the hospital.

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The Times of India

World Health Day 2024: Our healthy future hinges on sustainable antibiotic research

This year’s World Health Day theme of “My Health, My Right” should serve as a wake-up call to take decisive action to preserve precious antibiotics, which are fast losing their efficacy on account of increasingly drug-resistant bacterial strains, making even common infections lethally incurable. A global health threat of alarming…

Poultry giant Venky’s marketing antibiotics for growth promotion in farms

Venky’s in India is marketing antibiotics for poultry growth, contributing to the rise and spread of drug-resistant infections.

Why are some US food producers using antibiotics in meat again?

Several companies have abandoned commitments to serve antibiotic-free meat, but what does this mean for human health?

The Guardian - UK

How infective endocarditis deaths among UK dental patients can be avoided

Doctors have warned of the devastating consequences of not giving antibiotics in England and Wales to those at risk of the heart condition. A co-author of a Lancet paper on the subject explains

The Guardian - UK

Vulnerable Britons may be dying due to watchdog not approving dental antibiotics

Exclusive: Refusal to approve antibiotic prophylaxis for those at risk of infective endocarditis may have increased deaths

Chick-fil-A will begin using some antibiotics in its chicken again

The fast food company said it will now use "no antibiotics important to human medicine" beginning in spring of this year. The company first said it would stop using antibiotics in 2014.

Chick-Fil-A Revises Antibiotic Policy To Address Human Health Concerns

Chick-Fil-A and Tyson Foods adjust antibiotic policies in response to antibiotic resistance concerns, emphasizing sustainable practices for animal and huma...

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