Antibiotics

The conventional wisdom on why some antibiotics don’t work rests on the concept of persistence. A small subset of bacteria sometimes hides out and escapes the effects of the drugs meant to kill them. These persisters can then come back with a vengeance and may no longer respond to the…

Oysters have long been considered an aphrodisiac. Now, the mollusk might be tapped to fight infectious diseases. A study shows that proteins in the blood, or hemolymph, of a Sydney Rock Oyster not only kills bacteria but boosts some antibiotics’ efficacies against several resistant strains, according to a study in…

In their battle against antibiotics, bacteria are gaining an edge, becoming more and more resistant to antibiotic attacks. But a new paper published in PLOS Biology suggests that computer models could contribute to making more targeted antibiotics, with a reduced risk of increasing bacteria’s antibiotic resistance. According to the authors…

A groundbreaking study has unveiled how Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium often found in humans, evolves and survives, offering promising leads for better infection management. By analyzing thousands of bacterial samples directly from humans rather than in lab settings, researchers identified crucial genetic mutations that help these bacteria resist antibiotics and…

“I found several culture plates where none of the six antibiotics placed on them had any effect on the bacteria,” recalled Habibullah Ibuowo, a 400-level Medical Laboratory Science student. His startling discovery occurred during a 10-week clinical training required for Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) students. It was his first encounter…

This story was originally published in The Highlight, Vox’s member-exclusive magazine. To get early access to member-exclusive stories every month, join the Vox Membership program today . The sharp decline in child mortality rates is one of the great global success stories of the past several decades. In 1990, nearly…

Cardiology > Prevention — Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine by Nicole Lou, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today December 24, 2024 Use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) was not significantly associated with an increased long-term risk of cardiovascular diseases in women, according to a meta-analysis. (European Heart Journal) A…

- Additional funding awarded following successful drug candidate nomination - USD 7.3 million to support progression of antibiotic BAL2420 (LptA inhibitor) towards first-in-human clinical studies Allschwil, Switzerland – WEBWIRE – Monday, December 23, 2024 Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd, Allschwil (SIX: BSLN), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to meeting the needs of…

Neurology > Dementia — Research offers insights for healthy older adults, but not others by Judy George, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today December 20, 2024 Over 4.7 years of follow-up, no link emerged between antibiotic use and dementia risk in healthy older adults. However, the findings may not apply to…

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