antibiotics

'Air pollution to boost antibiotic-resistance deaths to 840k by 2050'

Antibiotic resistance from air pollution was already linked to an estimated 480,000 premature deaths in 2018. 

Israeli scientists say viruses can beat bacteria that resist antibiotics

The study paves the way for future clinical trials and encourages further exploration of phage therapy as an alternative and auxiliary approach against antibiotic-resistant infections.

Israeli trial shows better milk quality in cows without antibiotics

Mileutis has developed a therapy to treat udder inflammation in cows without antibiotics.

By REUTERS
08/08/2023

Antibiotic shortages expected to worsen syphilis epidemic - NYT

Pfizer announced that there would be shortages of Bicillin L-A last month. Bicillin L-A is a long-acting injectable antibiotic that is also known as penicillin G benzathine. 

Pfizer expects to run out of antibiotic supply soon

Supply of the drug, Bicillin L-A, is expected to be exhausted by the end of this quarter, the company said in a letter to the US health regulator dated Monday.

By REUTERS
13/06/2023

Newborns are dying because antibiotics are losing their effectiveness - study

214,000 newborns, primarily in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs0, succumb to sepsis annually due to antibiotic resistance.

Rediscovered antibiotic shows potential against multidrug resistant infections - study

Nourseothricin is derived from a soil fungus and consists of various forms of a complex molecule known as streptothricin.

Have a urinary tract infection? Cranberry juice can prevent them -study

Many are advised by their doctors to use antibiotic creams or depositories, but overuse of these drugs causes bacterial resistance.

Antibiotics may not help survival of patients hospitalized with viral infections -study

The sicker patients and those with more underlying illnesses were both more likely to get antibiotics and to die.

By REUTERS
25/03/2023

Could vaccines be a cure for antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

Israeli scientists announce 100% effectiveness of mRNA vaccine against Black Plague-causing bacteria in preclinical trial performed on mice.

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