Antibiotics
Targeted antibiotic gel helps 80% of pilot patients avoid foot amputation, Jerusalem trial finds
GentaGel’s biodegradable treatment releases antibiotics directly at infection sites for up to 60 days; the company is pursuing further trials and an FDA regulatory pathway.
Scientists use AI to create viruses not found in nature, simultaneously raising alarms, enthusiasm
Gastroenterologist: Antibiotics wreck the gut and probiotics will not help
Kent meningitis outbreak rises to 20 cases, two young people dead
When it comes to health, ‘patience is a virtue’
‘If your fever spikes to 100.4° Fahrenheit (38° Celsius), you need to get to the ER right away.'
Ben-Gurion U. researchers hit back at antibiotic-resistant infections
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has estimated that there could be 10 million deaths per year by 2050 because of drug-resistant infections.
Israeli company wins €2.5M to combat drug resistance
The company's immune-based protein signature MeMed BV distinguishes between bacterial and viral infections, helping physicians determine whether antibiotic treatment is appropriate.
Combating antibiotic resistance, one customized prescription at a time
Researchers are hopeful tailored prescriptions can slow the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Technion scientists discover new 'antibiotic cocktails'
Researchers at the Faculties of Biology and Computer Science at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa have engineered a new drug that combines several different strains of antibiotics.
Into the Hands of the Few
UN orgs urge halt of unnecessary antibiotic use
Antibiotic resistance can affect anyone, of any age, in any country.
Global Emergency: The world is running out of antibiotics, says WHO
"There is an urgent need for more investment in research and development for antibiotic-resistant infections including TB," WHO director-general Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus said.
