Antibiotics to be used to prevent infections before and during surgery only: WHO
The guidelines also said people preparing for surgery should always have a bath or shower but should not be shaved.
Nov 03, 2016, 23:51 PM IST
How antibiotic-resistance are making kidney infections more deadly
Pyelonephritis -- infection of the kidney usually caused by E. coli bacteria and which can start as a urinary tract infection -- causes fever, back pain and vomiting.
Oct 05, 2016, 12:18 PM IST
New star-shaped polymers may spell end for antibiotics
The star-shaped structures, are short chains of proteins called 'peptide polymers', and were created by a team from the University of Melbourne School of Engineering.
Sep 14, 2016, 16:16 PM IST
Early life exposure to antibiotics can cause allergies in late ages
The increased risk of eczema due to early life use of antibiotics varied from 15 percent to 41 percent depending on the type of study analysed.
Sep 07, 2016, 08:51 AM IST
Overuse of antibiotics harming India's fight against TB: The Lancet
India, which is facing the highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) in the world, is also the world's largest consumer of antibiotics, say researchers of Indian-origin in a study, conducted to determine whether pharmacies have contributed to the inappropriate use of antibiotics.
Aug 26, 2016, 00:07 AM IST
Antibiotics increases Type 1 diabetes risk in children
A new research has found that the commonly-prescribed drug can significantly increase the risk for Type 1 diabetes in children. So, parents should be extra careful while giving antibiotics to them.
Aug 23, 2016, 23:55 PM IST
How a protein boosts immune system to fight pneumonia
Researchers have determined how a protein can boost immune system's ability to battle pneumonia.
Jul 31, 2016, 15:38 PM IST
Can antibiotics slow Alzheimer's progression?
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that long-term antibiotic treatment in mice decreases levels of amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
Jul 22, 2016, 00:51 AM IST
Antibiotics may boost harmful gut bacteria
Gastroenteritis is a common side effect of taking antibiotics.
Jun 16, 2016, 16:22 PM IST
Superbugs could annihilate humans every 3 seconds by 2050
The battle against infections that are resistant to drugs is one the world is losing rapidly and has been described as "as big a risk as terrorism".
May 19, 2016, 15:38 PM IST
Giving infants antibiotics elevates risk of childhood obesity
Administration of 3 or more courses of antibiotics before kids reach 2 years of age is associated with an elevated risk of childhood obesity as antibiotics are known to promote weight gain.
Mar 23, 2016, 13:55 PM IST
Here's how India can fight rising antibiotic resistance
Authors noted that over-the-counter access to antibiotics is a problem, but regulations to restrict access have to be balanced against the need to maintain access for the significant proportion of the population that lacks access to doctors.
Mar 03, 2016, 11:26 AM IST
WHO seeks measures against declining efficacy of antibiotics
According to the WHO, when an antibiotic is used, bacteria that can resist that antibiotic have a greater chance of survival than those that are susceptible.
Feb 23, 2016, 23:27 PM IST
Using antibiotics may lead to mental confusion
The study, published online in the journal Neurology, identified three types of delirium and other brain problems related to antibiotics.
Feb 21, 2016, 15:03 PM IST
Some heart disease drugs, antibiotics may help in treating cancer
According to a new study, published in the journal Cancer Research, researchers have identified drugs that showed promising perspectives in treatment of cancer.
Feb 09, 2016, 21:17 PM IST
Novel nanotherapy may beat antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs'
Previous research has shown that metal nanoparticles - created from gold and silver, among other metals - can be effective at combating antibiotic resistant infections, but can indiscriminately damage surrounding cells as well.
Jan 19, 2016, 16:46 PM IST
Antibiotics must be prescribed for respiratory tract infections
According to a recent published paper, the American College of Physicians (ACP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued advice for prescribing antibiotics for acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) in adults.
Jan 19, 2016, 10:40 AM IST
Research reveals antibiotics no longer effective
Public is suffering a lot due to cold and cough and antibiotics are no longer effective says the research of two renown hospitals of Delhi.
Dec 27, 2015, 14:46 PM IST
New tool to speed up antibiotic discovery
Antibiotic resistance is increasing at an alarming rate.
Dec 14, 2015, 08:59 AM IST
Reduced antibiotic prescription lowers patient satisfaction
The inappropriate use and prescribing of antibiotics is contributing to the development of resistant bacteria.
Dec 07, 2015, 16:55 PM IST
