Friday, March 23, 2012

Global Scenario of Bacteria, Infections, Antibiotics and Resistance- By Dr. A. J. Tamhankar (Research Associate: Sandeep Nerkar)

WHO – new book published: “The evolving threatof antimicrobial resistance - Options for action” 
ECDC Director Marc Sprenger stresses 'one health' approach to tackle antimicrobial resistance problems in humans and animals  
The European Union summary report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food in 2010  
US      long term increase in antibiotic resistance in urinary E coli isolates, especially against ciprofloxacin (3 to17.1%), and TMP-SMX (17.9 to 24.2%) between 2000 and 2010. Nitrofurantoin-R still low : AAC

Global Scenario of Bacteria, Infections, Antibiotics and Resistance- By Dr. A. J. Tamhankar (Research Associate: Sandeep Nerkar)

Does homeopathy works against bacterial infection when the infection has become antibiotic resistant? – Discover the answer for this question 
AntibioticStewardship in the US Woefully Weak, Experts At Global ...Forbes... responsible for the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections in humans, ... They include Brazil, India, and South Korea, but also more recent ones such ... 
WHO Chief: The End of Modern Medicine Is Coming....Care2.com.....Where the risk of infection made it too dangerous for simple, routine surgeries such ... She continued: “Antimicrobial resistance is on the rise in Europe, ... 

Antibiotic resistance, the new threat: Postnoon.... to developing resistance, antibiotics disrupt the normal bacterial flora ... a valid prescription – the commonestsource of antibiotic abuse in India. 
The Bacteriophage Comes of Age: Medscape....What if we had an agent that could kill bacteria without contributing to the development of antimicrobial resistance? What if this agent were also low cost, ... 
Epistem and Xcelris sign sales and marketing deal for TB test: Proactive Investors UK.....Epistem said Genedrive will be targeted at providing the 'gold standard'....for TB identification and antibiotic resistance testing and will be riced 

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Global Scenario of Bacteria, Infections, Antibiotics and Resistance- By Dr. A. J. Tamhankar (Research Associate: Sandeep Nerkar)

Tool Can Help Save Lives By Quickly Tracing Origins Of Foodborne Pathogens
Decoding The Molecular Machine Behind E. coli And Cholera 
New Hope For Total Joint Replacement Patients: Immunization For MRSA On The Horizon 
Compound May Help In Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs 
Gut Bacteria May Have Role In Obesity 
Study Finds Weight Loss Can Be Contagious 

Read The ``TRUE LIFE STORY``of a family infected with MRSA