We Want Antibiotics

* A blog of Indian Initiative for Management of Antibiotic Resistance (IIMAR) managed by Dr. A. J. Tamhankar

Thursday, July 30, 2009

UK
-Outbreak of postoperative staph endocarditis in one hospital.
US
-Livestock production and antibiotics.
-Fueling Resistance? Antibiotics in Ethanol Production.
-Ethanol Industry Can Stop Using Unnecessary Antibiotics, New Report Finds Nearly Half of Ethanol Plants Already Use Alternatives.
-Increase in Pneumococcus Macrolide Resistance, United States.
-Complications of Acute Otitis Media Becoming More Common.
China
-Retrospective analysis of nosocomial infections in the ICU of a tertiary hospital in china during 2003 and 2007.
Dr. A. J. Tamhankar, National Coordinator for Indian Initiative for Management of Antibiotic Resistance (IIMAR) at 12:37 PM No comments:

Friday, July 24, 2009

-What Is Amoxicillin? What Does Amoxicillin Treat?
-Antimicrobial Effectiveness Of Medical-Grade Honey.
-The Biology of C. difficile Transmission In Mice Exposed By Researchers.
-Experts Support National Public Reporting Of Healthcare-Associated Infections.
-Stopping Harmful Oral Bacteria In Their Path.
-What Is Bacteria? What Are Bacteria?
-Novel Therapy To Combat Diarrheal Disease.
-Diagnostic Assays That Detect Group B Streptococcus.
Dr. A. J. Tamhankar, National Coordinator for Indian Initiative for Management of Antibiotic Resistance (IIMAR) at 1:46 PM No comments:

Monday, July 20, 2009

-Save medicines for our children.
UK
-Survey reveals patient fear of infection in Scotland's hospitals.
US
-Administration Seeks to Restrict Antibiotics in Livestock.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009

-Bacterial Communication: Finding the Constant.
-Individual Bacterial Cells Are Capable Of Quorum Sensing When Confined In Small Volumes.
-Team Develops Anti-Infection Technology.
-A Simple Method For Extracting DNA From Different Bacteria Species.
-New VIDAS(R) UP E. Coli O157 (Including H7 Strain) Detection Kit.
-The Treatment Of Inhalation Anthrax.
-FDA Takes Enforcement Action Against Cheese Manufacturer.
-FDA: New Public Health Regulation to Improve Egg Safety And Reduce Salmonella Illnesses.
-Public Equipped To Fight Back Against Hospital Bugs As Ward Closure Numbers Soar, UK.
-Food Standards Commission Targets Dangerous Bacteria.
-Medical Staff Cut Down On Hospital-Acquired Infections.
-Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Illinois Urges Constant Vigilance Against Growing Threat Of Killer 'Superbug'.
Dr. A. J. Tamhankar, National Coordinator for Indian Initiative for Management of Antibiotic Resistance (IIMAR) at 12:06 PM No comments:

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

-Munich researchers discover new target for tailored antibiotics.
Dr. A. J. Tamhankar, National Coordinator for Indian Initiative for Management of Antibiotic Resistance (IIMAR) at 10:00 AM No comments:

Sunday, July 12, 2009

-Lyme Season Has Begun, Physician Warns.
-Tuberculosis Vaccine Too Risky For HIV-Infected Infants.
-Hospital-Acquired Infections Tied To Nurse Staffing Ratios.
-Study Provides Greater Understanding Of Lyme Disease-Causing Bacteria.
-Better Diagnosis of Diarrhea-Causing Bacteria.
-Salmonella and E. coli Bacteria Found In Packets Of Shelled Nuts.
Dr. A. J. Tamhankar, National Coordinator for Indian Initiative for Management of Antibiotic Resistance (IIMAR) at 1:38 PM No comments:

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Sweden
-Common challenge in the area of antibiotics.
-Access to effective antibiotics – a prerequisite for modern health care.

UK
-Trends in Antimicrobial Resistant Gonorrhoea.
-Public Equipped To Fight Back Against Hospital Bugs As Ward Closure Numbers Soar, UK.
-Maggots, honey help fight superbugs.
US
-Lifethreatening MRSA in athlete.
-MRSA triples in neonates.
-Cost and mortality of HAI.

Dr. A. J. Tamhankar, National Coordinator for Indian Initiative for Management of Antibiotic Resistance (IIMAR) at 10:22 AM No comments:

Monday, July 6, 2009

-Superbugs and Ailing Schools.
Dr. A. J. Tamhankar, National Coordinator for Indian Initiative for Management of Antibiotic Resistance (IIMAR) at 12:56 PM No comments:

Friday, July 3, 2009

-European Researchers Look For New Ways To Fight Multi-Drug-Resistant Bacterial Infections.
-There Is A Need For Standardized Antibiotic Prescribing Across Europe To Battle Resistance.
-Antibiotic Prescribing Should Be Standardized Across Europe To Help Tackle Resistance.
-Company Recalls Various Products Due To Potential Salmonella Contamination.
-Health Unit Reports Three Cases Of E. Coli O157:H7 In London.
-Trust's Antibiotic Guidelines Given National Credit, UK.
-Nano-Sized Assassins To Attack Implant Bacteria.
-Sanofi Pasteur Responds To Nation's Need For Hib Vaccine With Increased Supply.
-Vacci-Test Receives U.S. Approval For FoodChekTM-E.Coli Test.
-12 hospitalized in connection with E. coli in beef.

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