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All articles tagged: Resistance to unspecified antibiotic (Z16.20)

HealthDay 10 July at 03.12 PM

Most Children With Conjunctivitis Have Rx for Topical Antibiotics Filled

More than two-thirds of children with conjunctivitis have a prescription filled for topical antibiotics within one day of an ambulatory care visit, according to a research letter published online June 27 in JAMA Ophthalmology.Daniel J. Shapiro, M.D., M.P.H., from the University of California, San Francisco, and colleagues examined pr

Evalytics 08 January at 10.11 PM

Polymers that can kill bacteria

Researchers at Texas A&M University created polymers that kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria like E. coli and MRSA, potentially addressing the global issue of antibiotic resistance. These polymers disrupt bacterial membranes without promoting resistance, marking a significant advancement in antibacterial treatment.

Evalytics 05 January at 09.13 PM

Scientists are bringing molecules back from the dead in quest to fight superbugs

Scientists are using AI to analyze genetic information from extinct species like Neanderthals and woolly mammoths, discovering ancient protein molecules with potential to fight antibiotic-resistant superbugs. This innovative approach offers a new direction in antibiotic development, addressing the global health crisis of antimicrobial resistance.