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Mum-of-six fighting 'kidney infection' finds out two years later it's cancer

Cardiff mum Kim Jones was treated for a kidney infection for years before doctors revealed they had found a mass on her kidney which was cancer

Daily Mirror

Financial strain on dad of three diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Gwyn Warner and his young family through this difficult time

Wales Online

Brits warned of rise in 'super gonorrhoea' as infection resists antibiotics

Cases of "super gonorrhoea" have been on the rise in recent years due to resistance to antibiotics from mutated infections and it has led health officials to urge people to get tested

Daily Mirror

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'One course of antibiotics cured my infertility issues after four miscarriages'

After four miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy, Diana Bowden, 39, feared she'd never get pregnant - then a simple course of antibiotics helped her conceive a miracle baby boy

Daily Mirror

Common painkiller could pose 'serious danger' to health as hangover cure

While reaching for over the counter medicines is the first call for most people after a heavy night, over doing it can result in serious complications to a vital organ.

Daily Record

French patients launch court action over antibiotic side effects

French patients who suffered serious side effects from a certain type of antiobiotic, have filed a complaint and denounced a health scandal, public media revealed on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Victorian coroner delivers findings of inquest into death of pregnant mother Annie O'Brien

The Victorian coroner releases the findings of an inquest into the death of Annie O'Brien, who died from septicaemia in 2017 shortly after miscarrying her baby.

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Deficiencies in pregnant mum's healthcare before death

There were deficiencies in the medical care given to pregnant Melbourne mum Annie O'Brien before her death from sepsis in August 2018, a coroner has found.

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This Simple, Everyday Hack Can Help Fight Antibiotic Resistance

Research on the evolution of antimicrobial resistance has focused more on evolutionary selection than hygiene.

Inverse

A ‘super strain’ of an antibiotic-resistant stomach bug is on the rise in the U.S. Here are the symptoms to watch for

It’s never been more important for clinicians to ensure that the antibiotics they’re prescribing are appropriate, one expert tells Fortune—and for patients to understand that if their provider isn’t prescribing antibiotics, it may be for good reason.

Fortune

Bacteria-killing viruses could combat antibiotic resistance, says UK scientist

Prof Martha Clokie says phages could become routine for some conditions

The Guardian - UK

One easy way to fight the evolution of antibiotic resistance: Hand washing

It's well known that good hand hygiene can prevent illness. But can it thwart the development of bacterial resistance as well?

Fortune

One easy way to fight antibiotic resistance? Good hand hygiene

Can washing your hands help stop the evolution of antibiotic resistance? Mathematically, it’s possible.

The Conversation

Climate change is fuelling the rise of superbugs. What can we do to save ourselves?

The next time you need to take antibiotics, they may not work. So you may be prescribed a different antibiotic, which also may not work. Maybe nothing works.

The Conversation

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The Guardian - AU

‘Looming global health crisis’: urgent action needed to prevent spread of drug-resistant superbugs, CSIRO says

National science agency warns of a ‘post-antibiotic world’ in 2050, marked by declines in lifespan, quality of life and livestock production

The Guardian - AU

Salmon company Tassal tried to block release of report on antibiotic use, documents show

Memo to Tasmania’s Environmental Protection Agency reveals standoff with company after more than two tonnes of oxytetracycline used at fish farms

ABC News

EPA confirms salmon giant Tassal tried to stop public release of report on antibiotic use in fish farms

The head of Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority confirms the state's largest fish farmer tried to prevent a report on antibiotic use in its fish pens being released because it was 'commercial in confidence'.

Wales Online

Couple suffer devastation after infection pregnant mums 'need to be aware of'

The parents claim their son's death was avoidable and want to raise awareness of the Group B Strep so other parents do not suffer the traumatic episode

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Dublin pharmacies 'prepared' for hay fever season amid fears over shortages

There are 247 medicines used by Irish patients currently out of stock, which includes some hay fever sprays, 11 different eye drop products, inhalers and some antibiotics

Wales Online

One in three patients unaware or misinformed about the use of antibiotics, study claims

And one in 10 people say they would take antibiotics even if they didn't need them, 'just to be on the safe side'

Zenger

Resistance To Antibiotics Could Lead To Millions Of Global Deaths: Study

Human drug resistance is a result of damaged healthcare infrastructure, medicine shortages, metal pollution, and poor hygiene

Daily Mirror

New symptoms you must have before GP can say you have UTI and prescribe antibiotics

Doctors have been given new guidelines for diagnosing UTIs in a bid to reduce the number of antibiotics given out and prevent resistance to the drugs

The Conversation

Antibiotics are being inappropriately prescribed for COVID, increasing the threat of antimicrobial resistance – research

Antibiotics are drugs designed to treat infections caused by bacteria (for example, skin infections). They don’t work on infections caused by other microbes such as viruses (including COVID and flu) or fungi (for example, thrush).

Chronicle Live

Women must now have two symptoms before they can be diagnosed with UTI

It is being said that diagnosing urinary tract infections correctly will 'support appropriate management' and reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics

Wales Online

New symptoms you must have before GP can say you have UTI, and give antibiotics

Fewer women will now be handed pills for a 'water infection'

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