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Antibiotics are drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms.

Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance Together: A Conversation with Dr. Beverley Isherwood

An interview with Dr Beverley Isherwood.

16 Nov 2023

Bacteria fight phages with RNA-based immune defense

There's no organism on earth that lives free of threat - including bacteria. Predatory viruses known as phages are among their most dire foes, infiltrating their cells to replicate and take over.

15 Nov 2023

Latest surveillance data shows a rise in antibiotic resistant infections and associated deaths

The latest national surveillance data, announced at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) annual conference in Leeds today, shows that an estimated 58,224 people in England had an antibiotic resistant infection in 2022 - a rise of 4% since 2021 (55,792).

15 Nov 2023

Call for global action to utilize genomic surveillance to address antimicrobial resistance

During the COVID-19 pandemic, genomic surveillance proved vital in helping understand the evolution and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

14 Nov 2023

New vaccine against Strep A could drastically cut antibiotic use for sore throats, study suggests

Study predicts that a vaccine against group A Streptococcus (Strep A) could significantly reduce antibiotic prescriptions for sore throat, potentially leading to a 33% decrease in global antibiotic use for this condition.

14 Nov 2023

Discovery of two new enzymes offers easier ways to study and manufacture complex natural chemicals

Slumbering among thousands of bacterial strains in a collection of natural specimens at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, several fragile vials held something unexpected, and possibly very useful.

13 Nov 2023

Study reveals underuse of antiviral medications in young children with influenza

Despite national medical guidelines supporting the use of antiviral medications in young children diagnosed with influenza, a new study reports an underuse of the treatment.

13 Nov 2023

Revolutionizing critical care: the potential of gut microbiota therapeutics

The curative potential and limitations of gut microbiome-based therapeutics in critical illnesses.

13 Nov 2023

Human tissue model reveals diversity of bacterial strategies for urinary tract infections

The research, published today in Science Advances, is the first to use a sophisticated human tissue model to explore the interaction between host and pathogen for six common species that cause urinary tract infections.

8 Nov 2023

Review: Antibiotic prescribing and stewardship in outpatient telemedicine

A new report in the peer-reviewed journal Telemedicine and e-Health provides a review of the published literature on antibiotic prescribing and antibiotic stewardship in outpatient telemedicine.

7 Nov 2023

Machine learning paves the way for precision medicine in UTI treatments

Machine learning (ML) algorithms that predict antibiotic resistance in complicated urinary tract infections.

6 Nov 2023

Study exposes gaps in pediatric antibiotic effectiveness in Southeast Asia, calls for tailored treatments

A study in The Lancet Regional Health exposes significant gaps in the effectiveness of WHO-recommended antibiotic regimens for serious infections in Southeast Asian and Pacific children, underscoring the urgent need for region-specific treatment guidelines to combat rising antimicrobial resistance.

5 Nov 2023

Modifying the gut microbiota can ameliorate hypertensive kidney damage and inflammation

New research in rodents indicates that altering gut microbes may affect the development of organ damage associated with hypertension.

2 Nov 2023

Shark skin mucus shows potential for biomedical applications

Sharks differ from other fish in many ways, including an apparently remarkable ability to heal from wounds, according to reports of sharks recovering from injuries sustained in the wild.

2 Nov 2023

TUM start-up nominated for Science Breakthrough of the Year at Falling Walls summit

It all began with basic research: While conducting laboratory experiments, a team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) came across an active agent against multidrug-resistant bacteria with a fundamental difference to antibiotics developed to date.

2 Nov 2023

Doxycycline use may help protect against C. diff infection for some patients with pneumonia

A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) reveals that the use of doxycycline may help protect against Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection for some patients with pneumonia.

2 Nov 2023

Added calcium and phosphate in fluoride varnishes no silver bullet for fighting kids' tooth decay, study finds

The study explores the effectiveness of sodium fluoride varnishes with added calcium and phosphate versus conventional varnishes in reducing harmful bacteria in preschool children's mouths. Results indicate no significant difference between the two types of varnishes in controlling bacterial growth, calling for more research on effective ways to combat early childhood caries.

1 Nov 2023

Antibiotics no longer effective in treating childhood infections in large parts of the world

Drugs to treat common infections in children and babies are no longer effective in large parts of the world, due to high rates of antibiotic resistance.

31 Oct 2023

Current jargon on antibiotic resistance fails to stick or scare, study finds

Researchers find that current terminology related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) fails to effectively communicate the risks to the public. The study reveals that terms like "AMR" and "antimicrobial resistance" are poorly remembered and do not evoke sufficient risk perception, highlighting the need for improved public health messaging.

29 Oct 2023

Study shows phages can promote mammalian cellular growth and survival

Bacteriophages, also called phages, are viruses that infect and kill bacteria, their natural hosts. But from a macromolecular viewpoint, phages can be viewed as nutritionally enriched packets of nucleotides wrapped in an amino acid shell.

26 Oct 2023

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Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance Together: A Conversation with Dr. Beverley Isherwood

Bacteria fight phages with RNA-based immune defense

Latest surveillance data shows a rise in antibiotic resistant infections and associated deaths

Call for global action to utilize genomic surveillance to address antimicrobial resistance

New vaccine against Strep A could drastically cut antibiotic use for sore throats, study suggests

Discovery of two new enzymes offers easier ways to study and manufacture complex natural chemicals

Study reveals underuse of antiviral medications in young children with influenza

Revolutionizing critical care: the potential of gut microbiota therapeutics

Human tissue model reveals diversity of bacterial strategies for urinary tract infections

Review: Antibiotic prescribing and stewardship in outpatient telemedicine

Machine learning paves the way for precision medicine in UTI treatments

Study exposes gaps in pediatric antibiotic effectiveness in Southeast Asia, calls for tailored treatments

Modifying the gut microbiota can ameliorate hypertensive kidney damage and inflammation

Shark skin mucus shows potential for biomedical applications

TUM start-up nominated for Science Breakthrough of the Year at Falling Walls summit

Doxycycline use may help protect against C. diff infection for some patients with pneumonia

Added calcium and phosphate in fluoride varnishes no silver bullet for fighting kids' tooth decay, study finds

Antibiotics no longer effective in treating childhood infections in large parts of the world

Current jargon on antibiotic resistance fails to stick or scare, study finds

Study shows phages can promote mammalian cellular growth and survival

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Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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