Antibiotic ‘smart bomb’ can target specific strains of bacteria
Researchers have developed a de facto antibiotic “smart bomb” that can identify specific strains of bacteria and sever their DNA, … Continue reading → The post Antibiotic ‘smart bomb’ can target...
View ArticleFossilized human feces from 14th century contain antibiotic resistance genes
A team of French investigators has discovered viruses containing genes for antibiotic resistance in a fossilized fecal sample from 14th … Continue reading → The post Fossilized human feces from 14th...
View ArticleSpread of antibiotic resistance understood by unravelling bacterial secretion...
The system that allows the sharing of genetic material between bacteria — and therefore the spread of antibiotic resistance — … Continue reading → The post Spread of antibiotic resistance understood by...
View ArticleU.S. drug firms move to bar antibiotic use in livestock growth
By P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. regulators on Wednesday said that 25 out of 26 drugmakers that sell antibiotics … Continue reading → The post U.S. drug firms move to bar antibiotic use in...
View ArticleCow manure harbors diverse new antibiotic resistance genes
Manure from dairy cows, which is commonly used as a farm soil fertilizer, contains a surprising number of newly identified … Continue reading → The post Cow manure harbors diverse new antibiotic...
View ArticleAntibiotic Lowers Death Risk for Elderly Patients With Pneumonia: Study
TUESDAY, June 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) — The antibiotic Zithromax (azithromycin) significantly lowers older pneumonia patients’ risk of death but … Continue reading → The post Antibiotic Lowers Death...
View ArticleOne and done: New antibiotic could provide single-dose option
In the battle against stubborn skin infections, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a new single-dose antibiotic is as effective as … Continue reading → The post One and done:...
View ArticleScientists unearth what may be secret weapon against antibiotic resistance
A fungus living in the soils of Nova Scotia could offer new hope in the pressing battle against drug-resistant germs … Continue reading → The post Scientists unearth what may be secret weapon against...
View Article‘Programmable’ antibiotic harnesses an enzyme to attack drug-resistant microbes
Conventional antibiotics are indiscriminate about what they kill, a trait that can lead to complications for patients and can contribute … Continue reading → The post ‘Programmable’ antibiotic...
View ArticleHorse dung has scientists on scent of antibiotic success
European biologists have discovered a bacteria-killing compound in common mushrooms that grow in horse dung. Unusually for an antibiotic, copsin … Continue reading → The post Horse dung has scientists...
View ArticleHoney-based mead may curb antibiotic resistance, say makers
Scientists in Sweden are launching their own mead – an alcoholic beverage made from a fermented mix of honey and … Continue reading → The post Honey-based mead may curb antibiotic resistance, say...
View ArticleCan some probiotics have an antibiotic effect?
The Claim: Some probiotics, healthy bacteria commonly known for improving digestion and boosting the immune system, also can kill pathogens, … Continue reading → The post Can some probiotics have an...
View ArticleDelayed prescription strategy can reduce antibiotic use
For uncomplicated respiratory infections, strategies that delay the patient’s pick-up or use of antibiotics can result in less antibiotic use … Continue reading → The post Delayed prescription strategy...
View ArticleNo change in hospital antibiotic use overall in recent years
Between 2006 and 2012, antibiotic use in hospitals in general did not change, and the use of a class of … Continue reading → The post No change in hospital antibiotic use overall in recent years...
View ArticleAntibiotic history of a hospital bed may increase a patient’s risk of infection
If the previous occupant of a hospital bed received antibiotics, the next patient who uses that bed may be at … Continue reading → The post Antibiotic history of a hospital bed may increase a patient’s...
View ArticleA Nevada woman dies of a superbug resistant to every available antibiotic in...
Doctors say this case is yet another sign that we need to be taking antibiotic resistance seriously. Full Story Via … Continue reading → The post A Nevada woman dies of a superbug resistant to every...
View ArticleTechnion researchers’ ‘breakthrough’ discovery could lead to new antibiotic...
Technion researchers have reached a breakthrough that could potentially develop new types of antibiotics to battle bacterial diseases. Full Story … Continue reading → The post Technion researchers’...
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