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New research on antibiotic-resistant bacteria may be a step toward new treatments for infections Antibiotics

New research on antibiotic-resistant bacteria may be a step toward new treatments for infections

Gabriela Diaz Tang (left) and Estefania Marin Meneses (right). Credit: Nova Southeastern University Antibiotic-resistant bacteria pose one of the greatest threats to global public health. In 2019, deaths due to antibiotic resistant bacteria outpaced deaths due to HIV and malaria. Given the lack of innovation in the discovery of new…
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December 15, 2022
Early-Life Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Childhood IBD Antibiotics

Early-Life Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Childhood IBD

Exposure to antibiotics before 2 years of age appeared to increase the risk of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a Norwegian nationwide study presented at the Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases annual meeting. In this first of four exclusive episodes, MedPage Today brought together three expert leaders in…
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December 15, 2022
Natural meat preservative: More research needed for wider application of lactic acid bacteria Antibiotics

Natural meat preservative: More research needed for wider application of lactic acid bacteria

Microbial contamination and chemical deterioration of perishable foods like meats and meat products can lead to health risks among consumers and economic losses in the meat industry. To address these issues, LAB and their active metabolites, bacteriocins, can act as a natural alternative to antibiotics and chemical preservatives typically used…
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December 15, 2022
SPOTLIGHT OP-ED: Access, not excess, is key to reducing antibiotic resistance in SA – experts Antibiotics

SPOTLIGHT OP-ED: Access, not excess, is key to reducing antibiotic resistance in SA – experts

Antibiotics play a vital role in the management of bacterial infections, reducing morbidity, and preventing mortality. A 2011 report from the UK estimated that they have increased life expectancy by 20 years. However, the extensive use of antibiotics has resulted in drug resistance that threatens to reverse their life-saving power…
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December 12, 2022
Strep A: Pharmacists forced ‘to pay £11 for antibiotics’ amid soaring demand due to spike in infections Antibiotics

Strep A: Pharmacists forced ‘to pay £11 for antibiotics’ amid soaring demand due to spike in infections

Synopsis A senior pharmacist has stated that due to rising demand—partly because of Strep A infections—some pharmacies are now paying £11 for a course of antibiotics.AgenciesAccording to Reena Barai, a community pharmacist contractor and National Pharmacy Association board member, staff employees are "very annoyed" by the shortage of drugs. She…
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December 12, 2022
UK pharmacies say they are being forced to dispense Strep A antibiotics at a loss Antibiotics

UK pharmacies say they are being forced to dispense Strep A antibiotics at a loss

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December 11, 2022
Strep A antibiotics skyrocket as prices ‘hiked up to take advantage’ of demand Antibiotics

Strep A antibiotics skyrocket as prices ‘hiked up to take advantage’ of demand

The cost of antibiotics needed to treat Strep A has skyrocketed - as industry professionals claim prices have been hiked up to take advantage of "unprecedented" demand. Multiple pharmacies have warned they cannot obtain the necessary medications to treat Strep A as a 16th child died in Sussex with a…
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December 9, 2022