Canadian researchers use AI to find a possible treatment for bacteria superbug
A group involving McMaster University scientists have used artificial intelligence to find a treatment for Acinetobacter baumannii, a deadly superbug that, until now, was resistant to previously known antibiotics. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - May 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Radio/The Current Source Type: news
Antibiotic-Resistant Bugs Will Kill As Many As Cancer By 2050; UN Report
Deaths from drug-resistant infections are set to skyrocket by 2050, according to the UN 2023 report ‘Bracing for Superbugs: Strengthening environmental action in the One Health response to antimicrobial resistance.’ Unless…#antibiotic #unreportdeaths #annafleck #amr #statista #africa #latinamerica #oceania (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New superbug-killing antibiotic discovered using AI
Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and McMaster University discovered the new drug using artificial intelligence. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New superbug-killing antibiotic discovered using AI
The drug can target one of the three most dangerous bacterial superbugs, say researchers. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - May 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Investors can play their part in the war on superbugs
As McDonald’s is targeted, governments also need to tighten and enforce rules (Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare)
Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare - May 24, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Fourth Death Linked To Recalled Eye Drops, CDC Says
The infections were caused by a highly antibiotic-resistant strain of a bacterium called Pseudomonas aeruginosa. (Source: Science - The Huffington Post)
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - May 19, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
The looming superbug crisis
One of the greatest medical threats of our time is the impending one of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Slowly but surely over decades of antibiotic use, the bugs we fight with drugs have evolved to become resistant to those drugs. This is a huge—and growing—problem around the globe, with many…#staphylococcus #penicillin #staphylococcusaureus #amr #jeremybarr #monashuniversity #andrewmillard #bacteria #scotland #georgia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
BD Gains 510(k) Clearance of Artificial Intelligence Software for MRSA Diagnostics
BD Kiestra MRSA Imaging Application Helps Enhance Microbiology Laboratory Efficiency and Workflow
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., May 16, 2023 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical ... Diagnostics, FDA BD , BD Kiestra, artificial intelligence, MRSA (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - May 16, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Bacteria-fighting startup Pattern Bioscience raises nearly $29M
For years, we've known about how antibiotic resistant infections can damage our bodies and lead to huge expenses across the health care ecosystem. An Austin company is hoping to make a big difference on this front. Pattern Bioscience uses single-cell microbiology technology that doesn't require lengthy timeframes for bacteria to culture and quickly gives doctors the information they need to prescribe effective antibiotics. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - April 27, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Brent Wistrom Source Type: news
FDA Approves First Pill for the Microbiome
Probiotics have long been star ingredients in dairy foods, drinks, and supplements, promising to generate a better bacterial balance to our guts.
On Apr. 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a step toward formalizing the idea of adjusting gut-bacteria populations when it approved the first oral drug designed to treat the microbiome. Called SER-109, the pill is a cocktail of bacteria that can prevent recurring infections of C. difficile bacteria in people who have had previous episodes, and help them maintain healthy levels of gut bacteria. Keeping beneficial bacteria in proper balance could be an important ...
Source: TIME: Health - April 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized Drugs healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
New study launched to assess levels of antimicrobial resistance in healthy people
Up to 2,000 people will be invited to submit stool samples and nose& throat swabs for the study, which will help scientists understand more about levels of antibiotic resistant bacteria found in the public, including carbapenem-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE), ESBLs and MRSA. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - April 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Superbug study to invite 2,000 stool samples
Scientists want to find out more about levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in healthy people. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Influence of making beds on loads of airborne and surface-associated drug-resistant bacteria in patient rooms
Conclusions: The study results indicate the importance of wearing a face mask in combination with cautious handling techniques when making beds of patients carrying multidrug-resistant bacteria. If the carrier status of a patient is unknown, consideration should be given to protection measures during and shortly after bed making for staff and for other patients also present. Surface disinfection should be started not earlier than 30 minutes after the making of the bed. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - April 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
UK approves first new antibiotic in over 20 years that kills superbugs causing UTIs
The first new antibiotic in more than 20 years that is capable of treating agonising bladder infections is set to be approved in the UK after a study revealed it was highly effective. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Drug resistant, potentially deadly, bacteria found of the surface of half of grocery store meats
Potentially deadly drug-resistant "superbugs" were found in almost half of supermarket meat samples analyzed by scientists. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
