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Antibacterial bioactive glass dramatically reduces microbial resistance to antibiotics
A novel technique could decrease resistance to antibiotics with a bacteria-killing bioactive glass that reduces infections.
Scientists at Aston University have discovered a new method...
The effect of antibiotics after birth on gut microbes of babies
A new study has uncovered that treating babies with antibiotics in the first week of life affects their gut microbes, the ability to digest...
The challenges and opportunities associated with phage therapy
Dr Zemphira Alavidze, a medical microbiologist at Phage Therapy Center, explains the benefits and challenges associated with phage therapy.
Phage Therapy Center was founded in...
How can we alleviate the burden of antibiotic resistance?
Professor Colin Garner, CEO of charity Antibiotic Research UK, discusses how enhancing knowledge can help to mitigate antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotic resistance is a growing public...
Glowing molecule could help the fight against antibiotic resistance
A team of researchers has developed a glowing molecule that could help the fight against antibiotic resistance, by alerting doctors to what kind of...
Newly developed material protects against resistant bacteria
A team of researchers has developed a new material that protects against resistant bacteria, preventing wounds from becoming infected.
The team at Chalmers University of...
Fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria with molecular tweezers
Researchers have created an innovative method for combatting antibiotic-resistant bacteria that utilises microscopic molecular tweezers.
The team, led by scientists from the Ben-Gurion University (BGU),...
Nanoparticles could be a new weapon in the fight against antibiotic resistance
A team of researchers are using nanoparticles as a completely new way of fighting antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotics resistance is increasing across the globe as germs...
Antimicrobial resistance prevention, research, and policy
Professor Jan-Ingvar Jönsson, Chair of the Joint Programming Initiative on Antimicrobial Resistance, tells HEQ about the burden and prevention of AMR.
The Joint Programming Initiative...
Killing microorganisms with ultra-shortwave UV light
A novel LED irradiation system developed by the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut aims to kill microorganisms with ultra-shortwave UV light – without side effects. Dr Sven Einfeldt...
Improving water disinfection could help prevent antibiotic resistance spread
A team of scientists has revealed that improving disinfection in wastewater could help prevent the global spread of antibiotic resistance, which poses a major...
Ribosomes offer the potential for new antibiotics
Researchers are hoping to exploit the processes of ribosomes for the development of novel antibiotic agents.
Ribosomes are an essential component of all living cells,...
Fast-tracking the use of copper in the NHS to tackle AMR
Rory Donnelly, clinical research director of Copper Clothing, discusses the need to fast track copper for use in the NHS as an antimicrobial material...
A faster way to test bacteria for antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance is a huge threat to human health and now a team of scientists have developed a new device that can...
Reducing antimicrobial resistance with copper
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing issue across the globe, and one company is addressing its burden on healthcare through the innovative use of copper.
The...
MEPs call for Pharmaceutical Strategy to tackle antimicrobial resistance
MEPs have called on the European Commission to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through the new Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe.
The European Commission’s Pharmaceutical Strategy for...
Could COVID-19 lead to an increase in antimicrobial resistance?
According to a new study, the use of antibiotics in the treatment of COVID-19 could lead to an increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among...
New way to increase antimicrobial sensitivity discovered
Scientists have discovered a new way to make bacteria more sensitive to antibiotics in a bid to tackle the antibiotic resistance crisis.
In a new...
Reducing wound bioburden with antimicrobial dressings
HEQ examines the role of dressings with antimicrobial properties in treating and preventing wound infection.
The increased prevalence of antimicrobial dressings in wound care can...
Is COVID-19 PPE contributing to the spread of resistant pathogens?
Health Europa speaks to infection control expert, Dr Jennie Wilson, to discuss high standard infection prevention and control practices, and whether current practices could...
