Antibiotic drug

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

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, June 25, 2019 at 09:40pm

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

Posted By Editorial Team, October 29, 2018 at 02:22pm

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

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, September 10, 2018 at 06:27pm

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

Posted By Editorial Team, September 09, 2018 at 06:29pm

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

Posted By Editorial Team, September 08, 2018 at 06:25pm

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

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 29, 2018 at 07:36pm

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

Posted By Editorial Team, August 06, 2018 at 05:49pm

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

Posted By ANI, June 28, 2018 at 11:58am

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

Posted By Agencies, April 24, 2018 at 03:23pm

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

Posted By Shaloo Tiwari, April 17, 2018 at 11:30am

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?

Posted By Debjani Arora, March 29, 2018 at 02:03pm

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!

Posted By Debjani Arora, March 29, 2018 at 08:36am

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

Posted By Agencies, March 25, 2018 at 12:58pm

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

Posted By Agencies, February 07, 2018 at 12:28pm

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

Posted By Agencies, February 07, 2018 at 11:32am

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

Posted By Agencies, February 07, 2018 at 10:49am

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

Posted By Agencies, February 05, 2018 at 01:07pm

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

Posted By Agencies, February 05, 2018 at 12:00pm

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

Posted By Agencies, January 24, 2018 at 01:33pm

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

Posted By Agencies, December 19, 2017 at 09:23pm

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