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ICMR report highlights ‘antibiotic resistance’ to UTIs, Typhoid, and Pneumonia

The ICMR report concentrated on frequently used antibiotics for treating conditions like fevers, diarrhoea, pneumonia, and other bloodstream infections.

The Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Surveillance Network 2023 annual report findings show a worrying increase in antibiotic resistance nationwide.(Reuters)

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Updated on Sep 23, 2024 03:43 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

Most children with pink eye receive unnecessary antibiotics, study shows

Many children diagnosed with pink eye are still receiving antibiotics, despite medical guidelines discouraging their use for this condition.

A recent study reveals a concerning trend: despite medical guidelines advising otherwise, a significant majority of children and teens diagnosed with pink eye are still being prescribed antibiotics. (Freepik)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 28, 2024 12:01 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Superbugs: Is this global health threat potentially worse than Covid-19?

Growing threat of superbugs: Preventive tips and urgent action needed to avoid health catastrophe of antibiotic-resistant superbugs that could eclipse Covid-19

Superbugs vs Covid-19: Comparing scale and severity of global health threats, preparing for next health catastrophe (Photo by Tech Explorist)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 22, 2024 01:11 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

IIT Roorkee researchers find molecule to combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens

The new molecule, IITR08367, offers a ray of hope in treating antibiotic resistance in urinary tract infections and other ailments, a press release informed.

IIT Roorkee researchers have discovered a new molecule, IITR08367, with the potential to fight pathogens like Acinetobacter baumannii which is highly antibiotic-resistant.

education

Published on Jun 16, 2024 03:48 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Gaurav Sarma

Superbugs pose graver threat than Covid-19. Here's all you need to know

The rise of drug-resistant superbugs is a pressing issue that can potentially eclipse the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Here's all you need to know

lifestyle

Published on May 15, 2024 04:45 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Probiotics for gut health: Cautions when choosing right probiotic strains

Probiotics are guardians of gut health, help maintain healthy gut microbiome during antibiotic treatment but here are some cautions on choosing right probiotic

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 17, 2024 05:07 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Novel antibiotic that overcomes bacterial resistance: Study

The study shows the potential of an antibiotic in fighting drug-resistant bacteria and the illnesses they cause.

lifestyle

Published on Feb 16, 2024 03:33 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Los Angeles

Oregon reports first bubonic plague case in nearly a decade, what is it?

Oregon reported bubonic plague for the first time in nearly a decade, according to officials. The patient was most likely infected by their pet cat.

Bubonic plague is the most common form of plague and is caused by the bite of an infected flea.(Unsplash)

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Updated on Feb 10, 2024 04:19 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

How chicken farms are breeding antimicrobial resistance

E.coli and salmonella bacteria have been found to share genetic information as a way to develop antibiotic resistance.

A study suggests that industrial chicken farms are ideal breeding grounds for antimicrobial resistant bacteria(China Foto Press/IMAGO)

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Published on Jan 20, 2024 03:36 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

New technique addresses antibiotic resistance to Mycobacterium abscessus: Study

The study shows a new technique that can help in addressing the issue of antibiotic resistance in Mycobacterium abscessus.

lifestyle

Published on Jan 07, 2024 12:22 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Tennessee

Feeding raw meat to dogs increases risk of infectious E.coli? Study answers

E. coli can cause food poisoning and is also the most common cause of life-threatening urinary tract and bloodstream infections in the UK. Can it affect dogs?

Feeding raw meat to dogs increases risk of infectious E.coli? Here's what study says (Pixabay)

lifestyle

Published on Nov 26, 2023 11:27 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, London [uk

‘Last resort’ Chloramphenicol antibiotic saves dog's life

Dogs across US affected by increasing frequency of deadly respiratory disease

Show dog saved by powerful antibiotic after contracting deadly respiratory disease(ABC7)

world news

Updated on Nov 26, 2023 10:18 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Antibiotic resistance a looming, lethal global threat

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria present a deadly threat to our health. But making new drugs just isn’t profitable.

Infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, known as MRSA, are particularly difficult to treat (picture-alliance/BSIP/NIAID)

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Published on Nov 20, 2023 05:44 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal

Alarming impact of antimicrobial resistance on health: Causes and solution

Taking antibiotics for common cold and fever or not completing the antibiotics course as prescribed by a doctor may put one at risk of antibiotic resistance.

lifestyle

Published on Sep 12, 2023 09:40 AM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Antibiotic regimen for newborns: Research

The study states that the commonly used antibiotic - Gentamicin - is used as a treatment for unwell newborns.

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Published on Jul 06, 2023 01:58 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington

Newborn babies dying due to loss of efficacy of antibiotics against sepsis

The research, published in PLOS Medicine, found there was high mortality among infants with culture-positive sepsis and a burden of antibiotic resistance.

Many newborn babies are dying because the antibiotics used to treat sepsis are losing their effectiveness. (Matej Kastelic/Zoonar/picture alliance )

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Published on Jun 10, 2023 11:38 AM IST

PTI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

Researchers discover antibiotic to cure hospital-acquired infection

The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged AMR as a complex-global public health problem and highlighted the need for a multipronged strategy

The antibiotic was discovered jointly by researchers of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune, and Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 20, 2023 10:35 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Study gives insight into mechanism that fuels antibiotic resistance

Researchers discovered molecular mechanisms of the first steps between the antibiotic causing DNA breaks and the bacteria turning on the DNA damage response.

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 03, 2023 03:17 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Houston, Texas

Urinary Tract Infection: Can UTI get complicated and need hospitalisation?

Appropriate antibiotics are selected based on the stage of Urinary Tract Infection and the health condition of the patient but can it lead to hospitalisation?

lifestyle

Published on Apr 03, 2023 12:44 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

IMA says antibiotics for seasonal cold, cough will not work due to…

The Indian Medical Association releases a notice advising stakeholders against taking antibiotics without proper diagnosis.

The medical body further recommended diagnosing whether the infection is bacterial or not before prescribing antibiotics.(Reuters)

india news

Updated on Mar 04, 2023 10:48 AM IST

BySnehashish Roy

Antibiotic serves as a weapon in the battle against superbugs: Research

An innovative antibiotic created by researchers at RMIT University may be instantly altered to prevent developing resistance to dangerous superbugs.

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 08, 2023 02:19 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Melbourne

Antibiotic use may increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease in people over 40

Mounting evidence suggests that environmental factors are likely implicated in the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Globally, close to 7 million people have the condition, with this number expected to rise over the next decade, say the researchers.

lifestyle

Published on Jan 11, 2023 04:35 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington

Winter wellness: Diet for cough and cold

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial diseases such as pneumonia and will not assist with viral illnesses such as colds, flu and most sore throats. Here are foods from our kitchen that must be included in our regular diet to prevent cough and cold.

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 18, 2022 07:42 AM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

5 harmful effects of going overboard with antibiotics

It's increasingly becoming a norm for people to self medicate with antibiotics which can lead to disastrous consequences over a period of time. Here are harmful effects of antibiotic overuse explained by an expert.

India has one of the highest rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) worldwide

lifestyle

Published on Dec 02, 2022 02:33 PM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

Stakeholders must collaborate to reduce resistance to antibiotics

The article has been authored by Konda Reddy Chavva, officer-in-charge and Rajesh Bhatia, regional technical expert on AMR and One Health, FAO.

ht insight

Published on Nov 23, 2022 12:29 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Testing for antibiotic resistance no longer constrained by time: Report

Impedance cytometry, which measures the dielectric properties of individual cells with high throughput-more than a thousand cells per minute-is the foundation of the group's work.

Due to the cytometry's nanoscale sensitivity, even the smallest physical alterations in bacterial cells could be detected. (Representational image/ AP)

science

Published on Oct 22, 2022 06:26 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

How to prevent antibiotic-related hearing loss: Study

One of the primary causes of hearing loss in people is ototoxicity, or hearing loss brought on by drugs. There are more than 48 million hearing-related issues in the US.

lifestyle

Published on Sep 28, 2022 08:39 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Indiana

Antibiotics might worsen melanoma by depleting the gut microbiome: Study

Osteolytic bone metastasis is a complication of malignant melanoma. The researchers hypothesized that using antibiotics to deplete the gut microbiome of mice would affect their intestinal immune cells and thus alter their immune response, leading to accelerated bone metastasis.

lifestyle

Published on Sep 12, 2022 10:14 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington

Antibiotic usage in children could harm adult gut health: Study

Antibiotics are frequently administered to preterm and low birth weight infants in order to prevent infections, not simply treat them as they have a higher risk of developing them.

lifestyle

Published on Sep 11, 2022 05:41 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, London [uk]

Structure of key player in antibiotic resistance: Study

The team used cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) -- a process that freezes proteins and uses beams of electrons to obtain high-resolution microscopic images -- to elucidate the structure of T4SS.

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Published on Aug 19, 2022 02:55 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington

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The ICMR report concentrated on frequently used antibiotics for treating conditions like fevers, diarrhoea, pneumonia, and other bloodstream infections.

Many children diagnosed with pink eye are still receiving antibiotics, despite medical guidelines discouraging their use for this condition.

Growing threat of superbugs: Preventive tips and urgent action needed to avoid health catastrophe of antibiotic-resistant superbugs that could eclipse Covid-19

The new molecule, IITR08367, offers a ray of hope in treating antibiotic resistance in urinary tract infections and other ailments, a press release informed.

The rise of drug-resistant superbugs is a pressing issue that can potentially eclipse the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Here's all you need to know

Probiotics are guardians of gut health, help maintain healthy gut microbiome during antibiotic treatment but here are some cautions on choosing right probiotic

The study shows the potential of an antibiotic in fighting drug-resistant bacteria and the illnesses they cause.

Oregon reported bubonic plague for the first time in nearly a decade, according to officials. The patient was most likely infected by their pet cat.

E.coli and salmonella bacteria have been found to share genetic information as a way to develop antibiotic resistance.

The study shows a new technique that can help in addressing the issue of antibiotic resistance in Mycobacterium abscessus.

E. coli can cause food poisoning and is also the most common cause of life-threatening urinary tract and bloodstream infections in the UK. Can it affect dogs?

Dogs across US affected by increasing frequency of deadly respiratory disease

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria present a deadly threat to our health. But making new drugs just isn’t profitable.

Taking antibiotics for common cold and fever or not completing the antibiotics course as prescribed by a doctor may put one at risk of antibiotic resistance.

The study states that the commonly used antibiotic - Gentamicin - is used as a treatment for unwell newborns.

The research, published in PLOS Medicine, found there was high mortality among infants with culture-positive sepsis and a burden of antibiotic resistance.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged AMR as a complex-global public health problem and highlighted the need for a multipronged strategy

Researchers discovered molecular mechanisms of the first steps between the antibiotic causing DNA breaks and the bacteria turning on the DNA damage response.

Appropriate antibiotics are selected based on the stage of Urinary Tract Infection and the health condition of the patient but can it lead to hospitalisation?

The Indian Medical Association releases a notice advising stakeholders against taking antibiotics without proper diagnosis.

An innovative antibiotic created by researchers at RMIT University may be instantly altered to prevent developing resistance to dangerous superbugs.

Mounting evidence suggests that environmental factors are likely implicated in the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Globally, close to 7 million people have the condition, with this number expected to rise over the next decade, say the researchers.

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial diseases such as pneumonia and will not assist with viral illnesses such as colds, flu and most sore throats. Here are foods from our kitchen that must be included in our regular diet to prevent cough and cold.

It's increasingly becoming a norm for people to self medicate with antibiotics which can lead to disastrous consequences over a period of time. Here are harmful effects of antibiotic overuse explained by an expert.

The article has been authored by Konda Reddy Chavva, officer-in-charge and Rajesh Bhatia, regional technical expert on AMR and One Health, FAO.

Impedance cytometry, which measures the dielectric properties of individual cells with high throughput-more than a thousand cells per minute-is the foundation of the group's work.

One of the primary causes of hearing loss in people is ototoxicity, or hearing loss brought on by drugs. There are more than 48 million hearing-related issues in the US.

Osteolytic bone metastasis is a complication of malignant melanoma. The researchers hypothesized that using antibiotics to deplete the gut microbiome of mice would affect their intestinal immune cells and thus alter their immune response, leading to accelerated bone metastasis.

Antibiotics are frequently administered to preterm and low birth weight infants in order to prevent infections, not simply treat them as they have a higher risk of developing them.

The team used cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) -- a process that freezes proteins and uses beams of electrons to obtain high-resolution microscopic images -- to elucidate the structure of T4SS.

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