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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

With Freedom, nanorobots from the Czech Republic will also travel to space for testing. They will help with antibiotics

Czech nanorobots will be tested in space alongside a mission called Freedom, aiming to enhance antibiotic efficacy.

Mar 23 • 05:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vanderlei Luxemburgo shows improvement in health condition but remains in ICU for medication, says advisory team

Football coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo's health has improved while he remains in the ICU receiving antibiotic treatment for a lung infection.

Mar 21 • 15:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The use of antibiotics can destroy the gut microbiome for years and lead to type 2 diabetes

The article explores how antibiotic use negatively impacts the gut microbiome for extended periods, potentially resulting in type 2 diabetes.

Mar 20 • 08:21 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

When antibiotics stop working

The article discusses the rising issue of antibiotic resistance and its implications for public health.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Researchers discover what Neanderthals used as an antibiotic 40,000 years ago

Neanderthals frequently used birch tar not only as a strong adhesive for their tools but also as a natural antibiotic for wound healing, according to new research.

Mar 19 • 11:31 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Meningitis: The number of reported cases in England rises from 20 to 27, according to health authorities

The number of reported meningitis cases in England has increased to 27, with health authorities confirming 15 cases and investigating 12 others, as preventive antibiotic treatments are administered to students and club attendees.

Mar 19 • 10:08 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: Pharma Pulls Back As Antimicrobial Resistance Threat Grows

The increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is causing pharmaceutical companies to withdraw from antibiotic development, risking millions of lives if investments and policy actions do not improve.

Mar 19 • 09:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Neanderthals Used Birch Tar as Adhesive and Natural Antibiotic

Recent research reveals that Neanderthals frequently used birch tar not just as a strong adhesive for their tools, but also as a natural antibiotic for healing wounds.

Mar 18 • 20:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Antibiotic left woman in a wheelchair: like a bomb exploded in my body

A 34-year-old woman became wheelchair-bound and fought for her life after a widely used antibiotic caused extensive harm to her body.

Mar 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Resistant bacteria spreads outside hospitals and challenges medical protocols

A traditionally hospital-associated antibiotic-resistant bacterium is increasingly spreading into the community, posing new challenges for healthcare providers and surveillance systems.

Mar 18 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Less antibiotics and more breast milk reduce severe infections in premature babies, says study

A study in Brazilian neonatal intensive care units shows that reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and increasing breast milk feeding can lower the incidence of late-onset sepsis in premature babies by 18.5%.

Mar 16 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SUS adopts antibiotic as post-exposure prophylaxis against syphilis and chlamydia

The Brazilian health system, SUS, has adopted doxycycline as a post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent chlamydia and syphilis infections after unprotected intimate contact.

Mar 16 • 15:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Drinking from a fetid pond’: superbug-creating genes found in UK’s largest lake

Scientists have found genes that can create antibiotic-resistant superbugs in Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK, raising serious public health concerns.

Mar 14 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Will superbugs win? The development of new antibiotics has dried up

Experts warn that the number of drug development initiatives aimed at combating antibiotic-resistant superbugs is alarmingly low and continues to decline.

Mar 13 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

KPC: what is the antibiotic-resistant superbug that led a hospital to empty its ICU

The Adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Dr. Mário Gatti Municipal Hospital in Campinas (SP) was temporarily closed after seven patients contracted the antibiotic-resistant superbug KPC.

Mar 12 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SUS starts using antibiotic to prevent syphilis and chlamydia after risk exposure

Brazil's health system, SUS, will now use doxycycline as a preventative measure against syphilis and chlamydia following potential exposure risks.

Mar 11 • 10:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Contaminated Meat in Retail Chain: They Say They Will Refund Without a Receipt

A retail chain in Lithuania has recalled antibiotic-free marinated chicken thighs due to Salmonella contamination and promises refunds without requiring a purchase receipt.

Mar 9 • 14:54 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Tasmanian salmon farms blocked from using antibiotic florfenicol after detection in wild fish 10km away

The use of florfenicol in Tasmanian salmon farms has been suspended due to its presence in wild fish and perceived risks to marine life.

Mar 5 • 00:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Antibiotic licence for salmon farming revoked over 'unacceptable risk'

Australia's veterinary regulator has revoked the salmon industry's permit to use the antibiotic florfenicol due to concerns over the risk of residue exposure to other species.

Mar 4 • 19:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Ülar Allas and Tanel Tenson: Antibiotic Resistance Threatens the Future of Medicine

The article discusses the significant threat of antibiotic resistance to future medical practices, highlighting the importance of coordinated global surveillance data.

Feb 27 • 22:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Health, environment departments questioned salmon antibiotic approval

Tasmanian government agencies raised concerns over the approval of the antibiotic florfenicol for use in salmon farms, citing inadequate evidence regarding its potential impact on human health and the environment.

Feb 26 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Bacteria from 5,000-year-old ice samples provide clues for the fight against superbugs

A team of Romanian scientists discovered ancient bacteria from a 5,000-year-old ice core that show resistance to modern antibiotics, raising concerns about antibiotic effectiveness.

Feb 26 • 16:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

GLOBAL THREAT: A disease that was already forgotten is quickly becoming untreatable

Typhus, an ancient disease impacting humanity for millennia, is evolving into a form increasingly resistant to treatments and spreading rapidly worldwide.

Feb 26 • 09:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Many are currently suffering from a disease with a lingering misconception about treatment: 'It’s easier to prescribe unnecessary medication'

Many patients are demanding antibiotics for viral infections, despite the fact that antibiotics are ineffective against viruses, leading to excessive prescriptions and increased antibiotic resistance.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A new method allows for faster detection of tuberculosis

A doctoral thesis from the University of Tartu demonstrates a reliable and cost-effective method for diagnosing tuberculosis and identifying antibiotic resistance.

Feb 26 • 08:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Antibiotic-resistant Deaths Reach 20,000 a Year... Government Expands 'Prescription Management' to General Hospitals

The South Korean government plans to expand its antibiotic prescription management initiative, currently in a pilot phase at select hospitals, to all general hospitals by 2027 to combat antibiotic misuse and resistance.

Feb 25 • 07:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Hospital Sewage Reduces the Effect of Antibiotics, Study Reveals

A study has revealed that sewage discharged from hospitals in Hyderabad poses a significant health risk by contaminating local water sources with antibiotic residues.

Feb 25 • 04:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Things will be very complicated' without antibiotic, salmon industry warns

Tasmania's salmon industry is facing the potential loss of its emergency permit to use the antibiotic florfenicol, which is critical for managing fish disease.

Feb 24 • 18:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Drug-Resistant Bacteria Are Becoming More Common in South Karelia - 'A Really Concerning Issue,' Says Chief Physician

The prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is on the rise in South Karelia, causing concern among health officials due to their increasing frequency found in routine tests.

Feb 24 • 17:43 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Scientists discover 5,000-year-old bacterium resistant to modern antibiotics

A 5,000-year-old bacterium found in Romania's Scarisoara Ice Cave exhibits resistance to multiple modern antibiotics, raising concerns about antibiotic efficacy and resistance evolution.

Feb 23 • 18:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anvisa determines the recall of antibiotic after bottle exchange in batch

The Brazilian health regulator Anvisa has ordered the recall and immediate suspension of the injectable antibiotic Kefadim due to a packaging error that led to the mislabeling of its contents.

Feb 23 • 11:23 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ancient bacteria from a Romanian ice cave defy modern antibiotics

Scientists found an ancient, antibiotic-resistant bacterium in a Romanian ice cave that poses potential risks as climate change may lead to similar bacteria melting from other glaciers.

Feb 23 • 07:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Scientists Could Not Believe What They Found – This Could Essentially Change the Future of Medicine

A recent discovery by Romanian scientists reveals an ancient bacterium with over 100 resistance genes, potentially reshaping our understanding of antibiotic resistance and treatment.

Feb 22 • 11:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Believe superbugs can spread from Svalbard

A new study from the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research warns that human activity is altering the fragile Arctic ecosystem, potentially allowing antibiotic-resistant superbugs to spread globally.

Feb 20 • 20:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Licence for antibiotic use in Tasmanian salmon may be suspended

The Australian federal agency is proposing to suspend the use of the antibiotic florfenicol in Tasmanian salmon farming following its detection in native species nearby.

Feb 20 • 07:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Bacteria trapped in ice for 5,000 years was already resistant to modern antibiotics, study reveals

A recent study found that a bacteria isolated from a glacier in Romania, dating back over 5,000 years, exhibited resistance to modern antibiotics, suggesting that antibiotic resistance is an ancient trait rather than a result of widespread antibiotic use.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Fear of Superbugs from Svalbard

Researchers have discovered a significant amount of antibiotic-resistant genes on the seabed near Svalbard, raising concerns about public health and the environment.

Feb 19 • 03:55 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The Rebirth of Traditional Medicine in Antimicrobial Nanotechnology

The article discusses the social behavior of bacteria and their formation into biofilms, emphasizing the implications for antibiotic resistance and traditional medicine approaches in the context of nanotechnology.

Feb 19 • 02:08 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

5,000-Year-Old Bacteria Defeated Ten Modern Antibiotics

Researchers in Romania discovered a 5,000-year-old bacterium that has shown resistance to multiple modern antibiotics.

Feb 18 • 10:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Mysterious Find: 5000-Year-Old Bacteria Are Immune to Modern Drugs

A 5000-year-old bacteria strain discovered in a Romanian ice cave has shown resistance to ten modern antibiotics, raising concerns about future antibiotic resistance.

Feb 17 • 17:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Bacteria frozen for thousands of years in ice cave terrifyingly resistant to 10 antibiotics

A newly discovered bacterial strain in a Romanian ice cave shows formidable resistance to 10 antibiotics, raising concerns about superbugs and the implications for human medicine.

Feb 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

UNAM analyzes the Querétaro River to detect antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Experts from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) are analyzing the Querétaro River to detect genetic evidence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Feb 14 • 18:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Region Skåne is looking for stool donors

Region Skåne is seeking stool donors to meet the increasing demand for treatment of patients suffering from severe diarrhea following antibiotic therapy.

Feb 10 • 09:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Salmon company defends use of antibiotics

Huon Aquaculture has confirmed the use of antibiotics in its salmon hatchery on the River Derwent amidst public scrutiny and calls for better disclosure practices regarding antibiotic use in freshwater hatcheries in Tasmania.

Feb 10 • 03:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Amoxicillin not banned in Nigeria, says NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed that there is no ban on Amoxicillin in Nigeria, countering misinformation circulating online.

Feb 9 • 13:52 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
Crime & Justice

Fake Medicine: 'Antibiotic injections are floating with bacteria..' ! More than 207 drugs from over 150 organizations failed tests

A report from CDSCO indicates that over 207 drugs from more than 150 organizations, including those linked to child deaths from cough syrup, have failed quality tests due to bacterial contamination in antibiotic injections.

Jan 5 • 07:08 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
Crime & Justice

Fake Medicine: 'Bacteria are floating in antibiotic injections..'! More than 207 drugs from over 150 companies have failed tests

A report reveals that over 207 drugs from more than 150 companies, including those linked to children's deaths after consuming cough syrups, have failed quality tests in India due to contamination.

Jan 5 • 07:08 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Valencian scientists discover how to tell if your Helicobacter pylori will be antibiotic-resistant

Valencian scientists have found a method to determine if Helicobacter pylori will be resistant to antibiotics, addressing the issue that about 25% of treatment attempts fail due to antibiotic-resistant strains.

Dec 29 • 03:33 UTC

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