Scientists have developed a groundbreaking device called BLAST, a skin patch that uses harmless electrical currents to fight off harmful bacteria. This innovative technology could revolutionize infection prevention by targeting bacteria and reducing the need for antibiotics, a crucial step in combating antibiotic resistance.
India’s health ministry has issued an alert regarding the potential for serious skin reactions caused by the antibiotic Tetracycline, commonly used to treat various infections. The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) advises doctors and patients to be vigilant and report any adverse reactions. The warning comes amidst concerns about antibiotic overuse in India.
Scientists have discovered potent antibacterial substances produced by microbes in the Arctic Ocean, offering a potential solution to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. These compounds, derived from actinobacteria, could represent a new class of antibiotics to combat increasingly resistant bacteria.
A personal account of a woman’s struggle with C. diff, a debilitating bacterial infection, and how a faecal transplant ultimately saved her life. The author shares her harrowing experience, highlighting the importance of understanding and embracing this often misunderstood procedure.
