3D-printed scaffolds use shape memory to heal infected bone defects
Infected bone defects arise in conditions such as osteomyelitis and post-traumatic bone infections, where microbial persistence and immune…
Scientists Just Found a Way to Destroy Deadly Superbugs by Targeting Hidden Sugar
The rise of drug-resistant bacteria is complicating care in hospitals around the world. Among the most feared are…
CRISPR gene-drive technology reverses antibiotic resistance in bacteria
Antibiotic resistance (AR) has steadily accelerated in recent years to become a global health crisis. As deadly bacteria…
Climate change accelerates AMR in western pacific region
As temperatures rise and weather extremes intensify, new evidence reveals how climate stress and weak health systems are…
Chemical inhibitor helps viruses overcome bacterial immune defenses
Antimicrobial resistance – when bacteria and fungi defend themselves against the drugs design to kill them – is…
Study reveals how antibiotic resistant bacteria delay chronic wound healing
An international team of scientists, led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has discovered a new way…
Illegal E-Pharmacies Fueling Antibiotic Resistance, Claims AIOCD; Seeks PM’s Intervention
Many such platforms, it is alleged, are misusing telemedicine guidelines by arranging superficial online consultations to generate frivolous…
Expert panel recommends new antibiotic strategies for resistant Bordetella pertussis
Pertussis, or whooping cough, remains a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. Despite inclusion of pertussis…
Global study suggests potential for universal vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae
A vaccine that tackles the bacteria that cause up to 200 million childhood infections every year could be…
Unlocking hidden soil microbes for new antibiotics
Most bacteria cannot be cultured in the lab-and that’s been bad news for medicine. Many of our frontline…
Painkillers helping to fuel antibiotic resistance | The Star
They are the go-to palliative for hundreds of millions of people around the world when migraine strikes, when…
Doctors warn abruptly stopping antibiotic course midway can be dangerous for you ‘even if you feel fine’: Know risks
Completing the prescribed antibiotic course is crucial for several reasons. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, health experts…