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UK supermarkets not doing enough to tackle antibiotic misuse, report says
By The Guardian |
1 month ago
UK supermarkets are failing to ensure responsible antibiotic use in their farm animal suppliers, despite the rising threat of superbugs. Stricter enforcement is needed to combat overuse of antibiotics...
'Drug-resistant typhoid is the final warning sign': disease spreads in Pakistan as antibiotics fail
By The Guardian |
1 month ago
An urgent global response is needed to address the rising threat of antibiotic-resistant infections, exemplified by the emergence of extensively drug-resistant typhoid in countries like Pakistan. Over...
Drug-resistant infections are on the rise. so why aren't we getting any new antibiotics?
By The Guardian |
1 month ago
The rise of drug-resistant superbugs poses a global threat, with an estimated 39 million deaths by 2050. Financial challenges hinder the development of new antibiotics, impacting low and middle-income...
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Unregulated antibiotic use in animal research likely contributes to human drug resistance, study finds
By The Guardian | 2 months agoA study on 95 laboratories in Australia and New Zealand reveals 71% use antimicrobial drugs excessively, contributing to drug-resistant superbugs. Researchers urge for responsible antibiotic use to co...
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Preventive antibiotics may help curb the STI epidemic, experts say
By NBC News | 3 months agoThe CDC now recommends using doxycycline post-sex to prevent bacterial STIs among gay and bisexual men and transgender women. Studies show promising results, but concerns about drug resistance linger....
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Study: Taxing Antibiotics Might Decelerate Drug-Resistance Crisis
By Forbes | 4 months agoTaxing more profitable antibiotics could be an effective strategy to reduce over-prescription and combat antibiotic resistance. A study suggests that such measures can shift demand towards narrower-sp...
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Tyson antibiotics move, Spain meat consolidation, M&A in Europe alt-proteins - Just Food's week in data
By Yahoo! Finance | 4 months agoJust Food provides insights on the latest trends in the food industry, including meat and plant-based alternatives. Recent highlights include Tyson Foods' antibiotic-free beef controversy, Spain's mea...
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Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye. Experts say they're not needed.
By NBC News | 4 months agoResearch shows that doctors are overprescribing antibiotics for pink eye in children and teens, despite guidelines advising against it. Antibiotics are ineffective for viral pink eye, which often reso...
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Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they're usually not needed
By AP NEWS | 4 months agoDespite guidelines discouraging their use, research shows that over two-thirds of U.S. children with pink eye are prescribed antibiotics unnecessarily. Antibiotics are ineffective against viral causes...
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The infection that affects half of women and its link to antibiotic resistance - podcast
By The Guardian | 4 months agoUrinary tract infections can be excruciating, requiring antibiotics for treatment. Dr. Jennifer Rohn discusses the complexities of UTIs, shedding light on unanswered questions and the challenge of ant...
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US FDA approves Basilea Pharmaceutica's antibiotic
By Reuters | 7 months ago(Reuters) -The U.S. health regulator approved Basilea Pharmaceutica's antibiotic for bacterial infections including multidrug-resistant strains, the FDA said on Wednesday.The Switzerland-based company...
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Chick-fil-A rolls back commitment to antibiotic-free chicken
By Reuters | 7 months agoBy Waylon Cunningham(Reuters) - Chick-fil-A announced it is allowing certain antibiotics in its chicken, overturning a commitment it made in 2014.The company said in a recent statement posted on i...