Dissemination Event on “Antibiotic Resistance and Basic Hygiene Practices” at Fortis Hospital, Mohali
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Dissemination Event on “Antibiotic Resistance and Basic Hygiene Practices” at Fortis Hospital, Mohali

The role of healthcare professionals is of utmost importance as they save our lives from deadly diseases or infections. One league of all, is the general duty assistant (GDA) staff that plays a key role in aiding the personal care activities, basic comforts for stay, cleaning of the equipment and…

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April 28, 2022
Antimicrobial Activity of Bacillus Sp. Isolated Strains of Wild Honey
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Antimicrobial Activity of Bacillus Sp. Isolated Strains of Wild Honey

Honey has been used in ancient medicine as a beneficial aliment. It has a wonderful effect on wound healing, bedsore, and ulcer treatment. Recently, the spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria has posed a threat to human health, likely resulting in the extinction of human generations. Natural products of bacteria are the…

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April 27, 2022
A Synthetic Lipopeptide Targeting Top-Priority Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Pathogens
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A Synthetic Lipopeptide Targeting Top-Priority Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Pathogens

Antimicrobial resistance is a major global health issue that requires immediate attention. Notably, multidrug-resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Enterobacterales (e.g., Klebsiella pneumoniae) are major causes of morbidity and mortality. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified these pathogens' carbapenem-resistant isolates as the top three priority pathogens for antibiotic…

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April 19, 2022
Two New Drugs to Fight Superbugs Available on NHS Soon
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Two New Drugs to Fight Superbugs Available on NHS Soon

Antimicrobial resistance is a major issue which threatens to set modern medicine back to the pre-antibiotic era. Researchers estimate hard-to-treat infections already kill more than a million people per year globally. In this context world-leading innovations from United Kingdom are helping to develop two antibiotics which will save many lives. These…

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April 16, 2022
Implementing an Intervention to Reduce Use of Antibiotics for Suspected Urinary Tract Infection in Nursing Homes – A Qualitative Study of Barriers and Enablers Based on Normalization Process Theory
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Implementing an Intervention to Reduce Use of Antibiotics for Suspected Urinary Tract Infection in Nursing Homes – A Qualitative Study of Barriers and Enablers Based on Normalization Process Theory

It is an established fact that any antibiotic use contributes to the development of antibiotic resistance. In elderly care homes, urinary tract infections (UTI) are common. To treat these infections, antibiotics are used, with most prescriptions being inappropriate. There are many factors that influence the prescription practices of the doctor.…

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April 6, 2022
Gentamicin at Sub-Inhibitory Concentrations Selects for Antibiotic Resistance in the Environment
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Gentamicin at Sub-Inhibitory Concentrations Selects for Antibiotic Resistance in the Environment

The majority of antibiotics used in human medicine and animal production are excreted into the environment unmodified. Antibiotics discharged into the environment at low (sub-inhibitory) concentrations have the potential to select for antibiotic resistance, which might then spread to the human microbiome. Low-level anthropogenic sources of antibiotics would have a…

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April 3, 2022