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Scientists have found a secret 'switch' that lets bacteria resist antibiotics — and it's been evading lab tests for decades

Microbiologists are on a quest to unravel a rare phenomenon involved in antibiotic resistance and how it may change our understanding of infections.

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Breakthrough in fight against a global health threat

Scientists have developed a method to predict when a bacterial infection will become resistant to antibiotics in what is believed to be a world first.

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Britain’s pharmacists could be treating more people

Letter: Allowing pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics for a wider range of conditions could take pressure off GPs, writes Dr Jack Pickard

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Babies in Nigeria are being born with antibiotic resistant bacteria

Sepsis occurs when one’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection. It’s a life-threatening condition: globally, it accounts for about 11 million deaths – 20% of all deaths per year.

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Dangerous strains of 'hypervirulent' superbug detected in US and 15 other countries

A drug-resistant bacterium that causes severe infections has been spreading globally, and it's now in at least 16 countries, the WHO warns.

LiveScience

Double whammy antibiotic makes antibiotic resistance much harder – new study

Most antibiotics are natural products of bacteria and other microorganisms from the environment. They are part of a silent chemical warfare among microorganisms in soils, rivers and seas right now. The fact that they are natural products that have been around for millions of years means that even as we…

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“Vomited 10 Times”: Olympic Star Pukes On Live TV After Swimming In Polluted Paris River

"I would urgently take antibiotics right after this competition" The post “Vomited 10 Times”: Olympic Star Pukes On Live TV After Swimming In Polluted Paris River first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Hospital-acquired infections are rising – here’s how to protect yourself in health care settings

A new study from the National Institutes of Health shows a jump in both hospital-acquired infections and resistance to the antibiotics used to treat them. The findings are based on data gathered at 120 U.S. hospitals from January 2018 to December 2022, a five-year period that included the COVID-19 pandemic.…

The Conversation

New, faster sepsis test could save lives, scientists say

Preliminary experiments suggest that a new test could diagnose bacterial infections that cause sepsis days faster than conventional approaches, with potentially lifesaving consequences.

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Cranberry juice really can help with UTIs – and reduce reliance on antibiotics

Cranberry juice has been used medicinally for centuries. Our new research indicates it should be a normal aspect of urinary tract infection (UTI) management today.

The Conversation

What’s the difference between ‘strep throat’ and a sore throat? We’re developing a vaccine for one of them

What’s the difference? is a new editorial product that explains the similarities and differences between commonly confused health and medical terms, and why they matter.

The Conversation

Tiny animals use stolen genes to fight infections – and could fight antibiotic resistance too

A little-known group of microscopic animals has spent millions of years copying recipes for antibiotics from bacteria and using them to fight infections, we have shown in a new paper. We think this unusual defensive strategy could offer short-cuts in the race to develop antimicrobial treatments.

The Conversation

Antibiotics Use In Childhood Elevates Asthma Risk; Study Identifies Gut Molecule With Protective Effects

The study identified a molecule called IPA, produced by gut bacteria, that shows promise as a dietary supplement in the future to prevent asthma development in children at risk of the disease.

Medical Daily

Climate change harming antibiotics

We are in a race with ever-evolving bacteria — and we are losing. Climate change is making the battle much harder

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Antibiotics may not have saved toddler: doctor

A pediatrician says he believed a two-year-old girl was "getting better" before her death and a late course of antibiotics may not have saved her life.

The Independent UK

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

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Experts developing immune-enhancing therapies to treat TB

Experts are developing revolutionary immune-enhancing medicines known as host-directed therapies, which employ the body's immune system to target TB, to tackle even drug-resistant strains of the illness. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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Tulip The Rescued Beaver Finds Love And Purpose As A Big Sister To A Tiny Beaver Petunia

Timing is everything, especially for our four-legged friends who have limited time on this Earth. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, or even a more exotic kind of pet, living with animals enriches our lives in countless ways... The post Tulip The Rescued Beaver Finds Love And Purpose As A…

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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…

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 Guardian - US

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 Conversation

Sepsis: why this deadly condition is so hard to diagnose

Tory MP Craig Mackinlay recently returned to Commons for the first time after suffering from a life-threatening bout of sepsis last year. Since his return to public duties, Mackinlay has spoken candidly about his experience with the near-fatal illness that led to the amputation of his hands and feet.

LiveScience

A woman kept getting drunk despite not drinking. Fungi in her gut were brewing their own alcohol.

A woman kept mysteriously getting drunk despite not consuming alcohol. Turns out, a rare condition called "auto-brewery syndrome" was to blame.

The Guardian - AU

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

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