8 stories tagged #antimicrobial resistance

  1. Infant Gut Microbiome May Be Altered by Chlorinated Tap Water
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    Infant Gut Microbiome May Be Altered by Chlorinated Tap Water

    A new Australian study finds chlorinated drinking water in infancy may increase antimicrobial resistance in the gut microbiome.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. Penicillin Allergy Testing Revolutionizes Antibiotic Prescribing
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    Penicillin Allergy Testing Revolutionizes Antibiotic Prescribing

    New study shows direct oral challenge testing safely removes inaccurate penicillin allergy labels, cutting use of restricted antibiotics and combating resistance.

    last mo. 2 min read
  3. Antibacterial Products Linked to Superbug Crisis, New Study Warns
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    Antibacterial Products Linked to Superbug Crisis, New Study Warns

    Research suggests common antibacterial cleaners may fuel antimicrobial resistance, posing significant risks to human and environmental health.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. Building Local Genomics Capacity in Bangladesh: Senjuti Saha’s Vision
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    Building Local Genomics Capacity in Bangladesh: Senjuti Saha’s Vision

    How Dr. Senjuti Saha established Bangladesh’s first local pathogen genomics lab and champions equitable, community-driven science.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Global AMR Governance Strengthens, But Real-World Impact Lags
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    Global AMR Governance Strengthens, But Real-World Impact Lags

    New research reveals global antimicrobial resistance governance is improving, yet measurable reductions in drug-resistant infections remain elusive, highlighting implementation gaps.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis: Drug Pipeline Shrinks as Infections Rise
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    Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis: Drug Pipeline Shrinks as Infections Rise

    A new report reveals a critical decline in the development of new antibiotics, while drug-resistant infections continue to surge globally.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  7. Antimicrobial Resistance: A Silent Pandemic Threatens Child Health
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    Antimicrobial Resistance: A Silent Pandemic Threatens Child Health

    Experts discuss the critical impact of antimicrobial resistance on child health, launching a new podcast series to address this global threat.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Ancient Bacterium Found in 5,000-Year-Old Ice Resists Modern Antibiotics
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    Ancient Bacterium Found in 5,000-Year-Old Ice Resists Modern Antibiotics

    A 5,000-year-old bacterium discovered in Romanian cave ice exhibits resistance to multiple modern antibiotics, raising concerns and offering potential for new drug discovery.

    3mo ago 1 min read