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£800,000 grant to boost the development of bacteriophages to combat disease

Pioneering work to develop effective and safe bacteriophages to combat disease has received an £800,000 boost.

13 Oct 2023

UVA scientists’ efforts could help better combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

University of Virginia researchers are working to outrace two dangerous germs known for quickly developing resistance to new antibiotics – and the scientists’ efforts could help us better combat antibiotic resistance more broadly.

12 Oct 2023

How were antibiotics used during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Researchers explores the application of antimicrobial stewardship in the antibiotic prescribing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

11 Oct 2023

UVA researchers take on antibiotic resistance crisis with $1.2 million grant

University of Virginia researchers are working to outrace two dangerous germs known for quickly developing resistance to new antibiotics – and the scientists' efforts could help us better combat antibiotic resistance more broadly.

10 Oct 2023

Neonatal ICU mystery: Unraveling the secrets of the prevalent Staphylococcus strain

Researchers delve into the genomes of Staphylococcus capitis isolates prevalent in neonates, revealing transmission patterns and survival tactics of the NRCS-A strain in neonatal ICUs.

8 Oct 2023

Can falsified or substandard antimicrobials increase antimicrobial resistance?

The association between substandard or falsified (SF) antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

5 Oct 2023

Sushi and other raw seafood can spread antibiotic-resistant bacteria, study warns

Bacteria in raw seafood can make you sick. Seafood can also spread bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.

28 Sep 2023

Plastic waste in the oceans may spread antibiotic resistance

Bacteria discharged to the oceans in sewage and wastewater thrive on the biofilms that form on plastic waste. This may be leading to the somewhat unanticipated problem of antimicrobial resistance.

28 Sep 2023

Researchers develop new way to boost immune cells' ability to fight TB

Tuberculosis is old-;ancient even. The infectious bacterial disease that plagued Old Testament Israelites and took down pharaohs was eventually stunted by vaccinations, antibiotics, and public health measures like isolation, but it hasn't been cured yet.

27 Sep 2023

HMS researcher to lead $104 million effort to study bacteria and antibiotic resistance

Harvard Medical School researcher Johan Paulsson will lead a multi-institutional $104 million effort to study bacteria and antibiotic resistance, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today.

27 Sep 2023

Could next-generation antimicrobial agents act as an alternative to standard antibiotics?

Next-generation antimicrobial agents (NGAs) as a potential alternative to standard antibiotics

26 Sep 2023

Is the implementation of contact precautions crucial for preventing healthcare-associated MRSA?

The designation of contact precautions as an "essential practice" for MRSA prevention.

25 Sep 2023

Amoxicillin vs. amoxicillin-clavulanate: Which is more effective for acute sinusitis in children?

Brigham researchers found that patients prescribed amoxicillin-clavulanate had higher rates of gastrointestinal symptoms and yeast infections than those prescribed amoxicillin.

19 Sep 2023

Hospital wastewater teeming with antibiotic-resistant genes, poses infection risk

Researchers from the UK and the Republic of Ireland have found high levels of antibiotic-resistant genes in the wastewater system of a major teaching hospital. The findings underscore the urgent need for regular decontamination and more stringent infection control measures to protect patients.

19 Sep 2023

Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in China's ready-to-eat foods

The study reveals high levels of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in ready-to-eat foods across 25 provinces in China, posing a serious public health risk. The findings emphasize the need for stronger food safety measures, as the MRSA strains identified were resistant to multiple antibiotics and exhibited various virulence factors.

10 Sep 2023