Brief Antibiotic Use Can Drive Long-Lasting Resistance In Human Gut Bacteria, Study
A new study reveals that even short-term use of ciprofloxacin can cause persistent antimicrobial resistance in human gut bacteria, lasting for months.
Apr 26, 2025, 13:44 PM IST
Younger Patients Overprescribed Antibiotics Without Proper Risk Assessment, Study Warns
A UK study reveals that younger people are more likely to be prescribed antibiotics unnecessarily, raising concerns over growing antimicrobial resistance.
Apr 05, 2025, 08:38 AM IST
Critical Health Challenges: WHO Ex Chief Scientist Highlights Climate Change, Zoonotic Threats, And Dietary Risks In India
Former WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan highlights the critical health challenges posed by climate change, zoonotic infections, and poor dietary habits in India.
Jan 25, 2025, 11:54 AM IST
Expert Discovery: Oyster Blood Protein Could Revolutionize Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs
Researchers uncover a protein in Australian oyster blood that boosts antibiotic effectiveness and fights superbugs, offering new hope in combating antimicrobial resistance.
Jan 22, 2025, 12:22 PM IST
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Combatting The Global Threat Of Antimicrobial Resistance
Join the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) by understanding its risks and adopting responsible antibiotic practices.
Nov 25, 2024, 09:50 AM IST
WHO Issues Global Guidelines to Tackle Antibiotic Pollution from Manufacturing
To combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever guidelines on managing wastewater and solid waste from antibiotic manufacturing.
Sep 03, 2024, 18:23 PM IST
'Smartphones may help combat antimicrobial resistance'
Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are posing a severe threat to global public health. In particular, they are becoming more common in bacterial pathogens responsible for high-mortality diseases such as pneumonia, diarrhoea and sepsis.
Dec 16, 2016, 19:43 PM IST
UN high-level meeting on antimicrobial resistance: Five things to know!
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become one of the biggest threats to global health and endangers other major priorities.
Sep 22, 2016, 06:33 AM IST
New tool to speed up antibiotic discovery
Antibiotic resistance is increasing at an alarming rate.
Dec 14, 2015, 08:59 AM IST