Tag: antibiotics
Antibiotic Resistance to Cause Over 39 Million Deaths by 2050
A new global analysis has revealed a startling prediction: more than 39 million people will die from antibiotic-resistant infections between now and...
Widespread Use of Antibiotic in India: Govt
A recent government-led study has disclosed a concerning trend in antibiotic usage within 20 tertiary care hospitals, revealing a remarkably high prevalence of 71.9 percent among surveyed patients. Conducted between November 2021 and April 2022, these findings, released by the Union Health Ministry, shed light on the widespread use of antibiotics for both therapeutic (45%) and preventive (55%) purposes.
Alarming Rate of Antibiotics Resistance in Paediatric Infections
A concerning global health issue has emerged as common childhood infections are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. A study led by the University of Sydney has unveiled high rates of bacterial resistance to antibiotics commonly prescribed for children and babies, rendering these drugs ineffective in many parts of the world.
Countrywide Malaise of Antimicrobial Resistance
Antibiotics have saved millions of lives till date. Unfortunately, they are now becoming ineffective as many infectious diseases have ceased to respond...
High Antibiotic dose threat to global health
High prescription of antibiotics could harm the health of children and their agility to fight the pathogens, according to a new study. AntibioChildren in...
Excessive use of antibiotics can increase Parkinson’s risk
Higher exposure to commonly used oral antibiotics can increased risk of Parkinson's disease.
This was found in a study by researchers from the Helsinki University...
