Antibiotic drug

Antibiotic resistance: Your kitchen sponge could be the new weapon against it

Antibiotic resistance is a global problem that is assuming alarming proportions. Here is a low-down on the condition and ways to fight it plus a new research that brings a ray of hope.
Rising antibiotic resistance taking India to pre-antibiotic era, say experts

The situation can become alarming considering that the crude infectious disease-related mortality rate in India is 416.75 per 100,000 persons, which is about twice the prevalent rate in United States (World Bank data). There is also a 15-times greater burden of infectious diseases per person in India than in the UK.
This predatory bacteria can tackle antibiotic resistance, shows study

Researchers have come up with a predatory bacteria that can help overcome the crisis of antibiotic resistance that has become the major concern for doctors these days.
Chinese researchers identify new antibiotic that could fight superbugs

According to a study published in the journal Nature Communication, it outperformed several established antibiotics.
BIZARRE! Woman develops black hairy tongue from medication

A black hairy tongue is a condition where the bumps on the tongue increase in size and turn into brownish-black colour. It gives an impression of having a thick layer of hair in the tongue.
What to eat and what not to eat when you are on antibiotics

Eating the right foods while having your prescribed antibiotics helps to reap its benefits. However, if you end up eating the wrong foods while on antibiotics, you might have to deal with its wrath.
Antibiotic drug reaction in Andhra Pradesh hospital: 2 dead and 7 critical

Two people died and seven are in critical condition at RIMS hospital, Andhra Pradesh due to antibiotic drug reaction.
Penicillin allergy could cause 'superbug' infection, finds study

Penicillin allergies can increase the risk of drug resistant 'superbug' infections, according to a study.
Low level of antibiotics can result in resistance

Bacterial antibiotic resistance can occur due to low antibiotic concentrations
Expert explains reasons that are causing antibiotics resistance among people in India

Is it only the government, pharma companies, doctors or even you as layman paving way for the super bugs and multiple drug resistance?
Opinion: What will happen if gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted disease, becomes resistant to antibiotics?

The world's first report of multidrug-resistant gonorrhoea has been reported in the UK. Here's why drug-resistant gonorrhoea would prove to be deadly.
Indians are developing antibiotic resistance. Here's why they should stop overusing antibiotics!

Do you pop antibiotics frequently? This is how Indians are contributing to antibiotic resistance!
A new antibiotic on the doc to fight antibiotic resistance

Besides clearing the infection, the new antibiotic also minimises the infection's severity.
Old antibiotic compounds could become life-saving drugs

Turns out, discarded antibiotic compounds could be developed for new life-saving drugs.
Antibiotics produced by ants can benefit humans

Ants produce their own antibiotics to deal with diseases.
Antibiotics from ants can be used to treat humans

It has come to light that ants produce their own antibiotics to deal with diseases that can be used to treat humans as well.
Medicines sold in India pose threat to antibiotic resistance control

Multinational pharmaceutical companies continue to manufacture dozens of unapproved formulations.
Herbal remedies with prescription drugs 'harmful'

Mixing herbal remedies with conventional drugs can result in a wide range of dangers.
Antibiotics need to be manufactured, marketed responsibly: Expert

It will help decrease damage done to the environment or not lead to misuse and can help tackle the threat of "superbugs" or antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
New drug molecules needed to treat ailments in India, say researchers

Probably this can help us get the closer to a healthier world and space.