| 单词 | antimicrobial |
| 例句 | “However, these new treatments will add little to the already existing arsenal and will not be sufficient to tackle the impending antimicrobial resistance threat.” Too few antibiotics in pipeline to tackle global drug-resistance crisis, WHO warns 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z She was so concerned about antimicrobial resistance, she said, that it is now on Britain’s “risk register,” along with pandemics and bioterrorism, as a security threat. In a Musical About Penicillin’s Inventor, Superbugs Take Center Stage 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z But some health care providers are deciding to skip the antimicrobials. FDA bans chemicals linked to antibiotic resistance from soap 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z “Moisture pulls the antimicrobials to the surface,” Glowacki said, adding that although the warranty is for five years, the protection may last much longer. What to do about mildew on the porch ceiling 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z In total, 47 different strains of bacteria found in the mucus of the fish were grown separately and the cocktails of substances they produced were collected and tested for their antimicrobial prowess. New antibiotics could be developed using fish slime, scientists say 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z Doctors say new antibiotics are urgently needed as superbug resistance to standard antimicrobial agents spreads. Could ants be the solution to antibiotic crisis? 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z “Antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines are a precious resource and this strategy is not about removing access, but about providing guidance to use them in the safest and most effective way.” Australian government to crack down on antibiotic overuse in humans and animals 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z Overall, peer-reviewed research showing that household products and building materials containing antimicrobial chemicals, such as cutting boards and industrial flooring, harbor fewer bacteria is scant. FDA bans chemicals linked to antibiotic resistance from soap 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z Last week, UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon, speaking at the first general assembly meeting on drug-resistant bacteria, said antimicrobial resistance was now a fundamental threat to global health. Could ants be the solution to antibiotic crisis? 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z Its interior lining is made from recycled plastic bottles, and it features antimicrobial handle technology, which should please nervous pandemic travelers. Perspective | These new travel carry-on bags are on a roll (if you can find them) 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z He also says that, so far, product testing shows that the paint’s antimicrobial properties will last up to six years, even with rigorous cleaning. Antimicrobial paint can kill bacteria on your walls. But you probably don’t need it to. 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z Furthermore, Hartmann says, bacteria don’t like dry, barren surfaces, such as painted walls, whether they’re painted with regular or antimicrobial paints. Antimicrobial paint can kill bacteria on your walls. But you probably don’t need it to. 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z Some paint companies, including Benjamin Moore, produce paints with antimicrobial additives that help resist mold growth. Bathrooms are breeding grounds for mold and mildew. Here’s what you can do. 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z “One main problem with antimicrobials is that they do not distinguish between good and bad microbes,” she says. Antimicrobial paint can kill bacteria on your walls. But you probably don’t need it to. 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z It’s a strong antimicrobial and will knit together difficult grazes. How to grow your own medicine cabinet | Alys Fowler 2019-07-06T04:00:00Z Not only does research suggest that antimicrobial products are ineffective at reducing microbes on the product, but several studies also suggest they may be causing an increase in antibiotic resistance. FDA bans chemicals linked to antibiotic resistance from soap 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z In September the UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, warned that antimicrobial resistance was a “fundamental threat” to global health that risked making high quality universal healthcare impossible. Bill Gates: world faces decade at risk from antibiotic-resistant bugs 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z Fermentation transforms food through live microbes that consume simple carbohydrates, generating antimicrobial chemicals that help preserve food. Gut microbes are the community within you that you can’t live without 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Although some of that growth is from the food industry, which uses the extracts’ antimicrobial properties to improve shelf life, the rise of plant-based chemicals in personal care is significant. Essential oils are potent, risky and promising. Here’s what you need to know. 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z Looking ahead, Dr. Walensky said, “addressing antimicrobial resistance is going to be the next chapter because it was the thing everybody was worried about before the pandemic.” In a Musical About Penicillin’s Inventor, Superbugs Take Center Stage 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Some of these products are marketed as being antimicrobial, but many aren’t. FDA bans chemicals linked to antibiotic resistance from soap 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z Their “advanced oxidative process” combines ultraviolet light with ozone and hydrogen peroxide to form an antimicrobial mist. Produce growers get new ammunition in the battle against outbreaks 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z But it doesn't hurt that it's touted for having antimicrobial properties and anti-inflammatory benefits too. Marjoram is the most underrated herb, period 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z Herb robert is a styptic and excellent vulnerary herb, meaning it stems bleeding and heals wounds; it is astringent, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory and has long been used for scrapes, insect bites and minor sores. How to grow your own medicine cabinet | Alys Fowler 2019-07-06T04:00:00Z Rosemary, thyme and sage, together or separately, bruised and then steeped in hot water for at least 10 minutes will make a killer antimicrobial tea. How to grow your own medicine cabinet | Alys Fowler 2019-07-06T04:00:00Z The introduction of the first antimicrobial drugs, known as sulfonamides, in the 1930s presented a significant breakthrough in the fight against infectious disease and paved the way for the antibiotic revolution in medicine. The battle for medicine’s soul: A century of alternative remedies 2014-01-19T19:00:00Z On the playground, moms and dads are continually swiping Junior with antimicrobial cleansers. 7 rip-offs you need to know about 2013-09-11T15:25:00Z Servers at The Blind Horse also wear copper woven masks that have an additional layer of “antimicrobial protection,” the release said. Wisconsin restaurant installs virus-killing lights in its dining room, bar area 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z “I don’t think antimicrobial paints are the key to preventing the spread of disease,” says Erica Marie Hartmann, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Northwestern University. Antimicrobial paint can kill bacteria on your walls. But you probably don’t need it to. 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z Philip Howard, a consultant antimicrobial pharmacist and spokesman for Royal Pharmaceutical Society agreed. Antibiotic resistance crisis worsening because of collapse in supply 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z At the World Health Organisation assembly held in Geneva last week, a global action plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance, was endorsed. Australian government to crack down on antibiotic overuse in humans and animals 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z “Prevention is the first step to slowing antimicrobial resistance and improving global health security.” Genes linked to antibiotic-resistant superbugs found in Arctic 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z Rather than looking for any potential antimicrobials, the algorithm focused on compounds that looked effective but unlike existing antibiotics. Antibiotic that kills drug-resistant bacteria discovered through AI 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z It's another step in our evolution, as onions, garlic and spices "contain powerful antimicrobial components that survive cooking" and provide some protection against the harmful bacteria found on meat. Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation by Michael Pollan – review 2013-05-22T06:30:11Z “It’s also antimicrobial and antifungal which helps with people with asthma and severe allergies.” Stressed out? Here are 10 science-backed design tips for bringing serenity to your home. - The Washington Post 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z As for it’s much touted antimicrobial qualities that help restore gut bacteria, there’s virtually no evidence either way. Coconut oil: are the health benefits a big fat lie? 2017-07-09T04:00:00Z “Finding antimicrobial substances from any natural environment is helpful in the search for new antibiotics – particularly if they are active against the WHO priority pathogens,” she said. New antibiotics could be developed using fish slime, scientists say 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z Professor Jonathan Iredell, an infectious diseases physician who specialises in the transmission of antibiotic resistance, said Australia’s national antimicrobial strategy would also mean funding for the sector was more secure. Australian government to crack down on antibiotic overuse in humans and animals 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z Some user reviews have said that silk pillowcases helped reduce lesions and lessen inflammations such as acne and dermatitis, and many advertisements tout silk’s antimicrobial and hypoallergenic properties. Silk pillowcases may provide some hair and skin benefits, but they’re not miracle workers 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z Also, many peels are rich in biologically active phytochemicals, such as flavonoids and polyphenols, which have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Fruit and vegetables: Is it better to peel them? 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z The way we produce red and processed meat comes with a host of other health issues, such as antimicrobial resistance due to overuse of antibiotics, as well as the risk of new zoonotic animal-to-human diseases. How is your body (and the environment) affected by the consumption of both red and processed meats 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Though the troupe calls itself “theatre with a social conscience,” antibiotics — or more precisely the threat of antimicrobial resistance, which can lead to death when common germs evade treatment — seemed a bridge too far. In a Musical About Penicillin’s Inventor, Superbugs Take Center Stage 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Essentially, there are no reported benefits of antimicrobial soaps to outweigh the risks of using antimicrobial chemicals. FDA bans chemicals linked to antibiotic resistance from soap 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z It features a large display, magnetic back and a water-resistant, antimicrobial construction. The 5 best thermometers for grilling season, according to experts 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z There’s an antimicrobial interior lining and ample space inside. Perspective | New summer luggage gets back to basics 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z "This long-lasting, antimicrobial spray adds an extra level of protection on our aircraft to help better protect our employees and customers," said Toby Enqvist, United's chief customer officer, in a press release issued this week. United Airlines to apply antimicrobial spray to aircraft interiors via robot 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z Experts estimate that antimicrobial resistance leads to 1.2 million deaths around the world each year. In a Musical About Penicillin’s Inventor, Superbugs Take Center Stage 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Manufacturers failed to demonstrate that antimicrobial soaps were any more effective than regular soaps. FDA bans chemicals linked to antibiotic resistance from soap 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z Despite this, Australia has never had a national strategy for tackling antimicrobial resistance until now. Australian government to crack down on antibiotic overuse in humans and animals 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z They also want to look in more detail at how long hospital bugs with antimicrobial resistance persist, and whether this poses any risk to babies born through caesarean. Caesarean babies have different gut bacteria, microbiome study finds 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z The new antimicrobial coating, known as the Zoono Microbe Shield, was developed by a New Zealand company called Zoono Group Limited. United Airlines to apply antimicrobial spray to aircraft interiors via robot 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z Triclosan is one example of a potentially hazardous chemical used in some antimicrobial products. FDA bans chemicals linked to antibiotic resistance from soap 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z It also has natural antifungal and antimicrobial properties that may serve to protect the trees that produce it. How do spices get their flavor? 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, the carrier announced that it would be coating the surfaces of its aircraft with an EPA-registered antimicrobial coating, to be applied in a “super fine mist” by a robotic device called a “NovaRover.” United Airlines to apply antimicrobial spray to aircraft interiors via robot 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z If we can make meat production better, we will lower the risk of antimicrobial resistance and zoonotic diseases, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss and improve the lives of workers and the animals themselves. How is your body (and the environment) affected by the consumption of both red and processed meats 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Antibiotic resistance arises when bacteria mutate and evolve to sidestep the mechanisms that antimicrobial drugs use to kill them. Antibiotic that kills drug-resistant bacteria discovered through AI 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z “In the end, the problem posed to the planet by antimicrobial resistance is not that difficult,” says O’Neill. ‘Antibiotic apocalypse’: doctors sound alarm over drug resistance 2017-10-08T04:00:00Z Researchers at Colorado State University and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland have developed an effective and flexible antimicrobial material that could be used to coat medical devices placed inside the body. Antibacterial material developed for use with internal medical devices such as hip replacements or pacemakers 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Another possibility is that wheat triticein-forming genes can be expressed in other plants or microbes, from which the molecule can be produced, and its antimicrobial properties further investigated. Unexpected discovery opens bioengineering opportunities for human and plant health 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The antimicrobial activity of coconut oil might also discourage mites. Can you eat candy bars to stop diarrhea? 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z And the strategy that led to the discovery of the compound, described today in Nature, may offer a route for detoxifying other antimicrobial drugs. New antifungal kills without toxic side effects 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Studies of this protein as an antimicrobial have also been encouraging, but the Duke team's work appears to be the first to tether an HtpG inhibitor to a drug that enhances sensitivity to light. New antibiotic approach proves promising against lyme bacterium 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z A well-known antimicrobial agent that occurs naturally in the body, nitric oxide not only kills bacteria and fungus on contact but continues to do so over an extended period of time. Antibacterial material developed for use with internal medical devices such as hip replacements or pacemakers 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The crucial roles instead seem to be played by bile acids and antimicrobial peptides in the gut, each of which increase markedly after surgery; Seeley is still sorting out the exact mechanisms of their influence. Bariatric Surgery at 16 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Without significant intervention, global annual deaths involving antimicrobial resistance are estimated to reach 10 million by 2050, with low and middle-income countries bearing the highest burden. How to slow the spread of deadly 'superbugs' 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z A Defra spokesperson said the government was currently revising veterinary medicines legislation to tackle antimicrobial resistance and reduce the preventative use of antibiotics to groups of animals. Schools and NHS caterers ‘must stop’ antibiotic overuse 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Whales might also be treating kelp like a cleansing face mask, as seaweed has antimicrobial properties that can reduce levels of bacteria. What is ‘kelping’? Why whales are making hats out of seaweed 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z According to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, general rates of antimicrobial resistance have not significantly changed in the past two years. Wastewater detects signs of antimicrobial resistance in aged care facilities 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Left undisturbed, stored carbon can remain locked in pocosins' organic soil for millennia due to natural antimicrobial compounds called phenolics that prevent the waterlogged peat from decaying rapidly, even during times of drought. Re-wetting is key for boosting CO2 storage in southern US peatlands 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The new study, Genomic surveillance for antimicrobial resistance -- a One Health perspective, published in Nature Reviews Genetics, highlights the need for a multifaceted 'One Health' approach to the surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in the environment. How to slow the spread of deadly 'superbugs' 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z According to a survey of 1,123 pharmacists conducted by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, anti-inflammatory drugs, antimicrobials, hormonal medications and oral liquid medicines are also hard to come by. Why There’s a Serious Cancer Drug Shortage, and How to Fix It 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z They can contain other ingredients with antimicrobial properties, like baking soda, can also be effective for some people. Should you use natural deodorant? Here's what you should know. 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z A second facility recorded above average levels of antimicrobial resistance to gentamicin, putting residents' health at risk. Wastewater detects signs of antimicrobial resistance in aged care facilities 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The companies will also have to test for the antimicrobial chemical in the air and make sure their pollution controls are working properly. Memphis plant that uses potentially hazardous chemical will close, company says 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z "Understanding the evolution, emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance within and between humans, animals, plants and natural environments is critical in mitigating the colossal impacts associated with this phenomenon." How to slow the spread of deadly 'superbugs' 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z This contributes to the problem of antimicrobial resistance, when drugs no longer treat infections they were designed to combat. New test could speed up child illness diagnosis 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z They have found a home in many other tropical locales, however, thanks to features that include their antimicrobial and other medicinal properties. Why a Banyan Tree Damaged in the Maui Wildfire Was So Beloved 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Gao and his colleagues also added an electroactive gel that releases an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial drug when stimulated by an electrode. Electric Bandages Heal Wounds That Won’t Close, Animal Study Shows 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Those antimicrobial perks may play a role in how berberine could alleviate gastrointestinal complaints. The Truth About ‘Nature’s Ozempic’ 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Chemical Intelligence was founded in 2012, and five years later successfully licensed an antimicrobial medical glove. PPE: Supplier of millions of 'not fit for use' gowns received £47m dividends 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z In nature, microbes are constantly evolving in order to overcome the antimicrobial compounds produced by other microorganisms. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z However, the few studies conducted so far have identified bacteria that produce antimicrobial compounds as probably responsible for preventing infections by pathogenic bacteria. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z He said they follow the same guidelines and work closely with other health professionals, adding that antimicrobial resistance is "one of the big public health crises that's facing us". Antibiotics: Mum told to crush up pills for strep A baby 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z As part of the government's strategy to reduce antimicrobial resistance, it wants to cut: Superbug study to invite 2,000 stool samples 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z The companies will also have to measure the antimicrobial chemical in the air. EPA acts, finding cancer risk from sterilization chemical 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Human development of antimicrobial drugs and their widespread clinical use has simply provided another selective pressure that promotes further evolution. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Honey has been used for thousands of years to treat wounds, but scientists are now using it in a search for alternatives to antimicrobial drugs. Cardiff scientists look at honey as drug alternative 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Scientists worry that widespread resistance to antimicrobials would usher in an age when common infections and minor injuries can once again kill. Discovery of antibiotic-resistant superbugs in L.A. wastewater sparks worry 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z They added that antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory treatments are “producing the expected results, allowing us to express a cautious optimism.” Doctors express ‘cautious optimism’ on former Italy PM Berlusconi’s health 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Federal officials have posted a list of special antimicrobial products that do work against norovirus, As norovirus spreads in California, how can you protect yourself? Don't rely on hand sanitizer 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z These include the overuse and misuse of antimicrobials, inappropriate use of antimicrobials, subtherapeutic dosing, and patient noncompliance with the recommended course of treatment. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Traditionally, it has been used for wound healing and contains compounds which are antimicrobial. Cardiff scientists look at honey as drug alternative 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Patients who used the drops and developed other illnesses, like respiratory or urinary tract infections, should tell their doctor they used the drops, said Maroya Walters, lead investigator for the C.D.C.’s antimicrobial resistance team. What to Know About Bacteria and Eye Drops 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Ladies and gentlemen, meet the keanumycins, a group of recently discovered antimicrobial lipopeptides that ruthlessly kill harmful fungus the way the stoic assassin played by Keanu Reeves in the “John Wick” movies dispatches incoming villains. Perspective | The full Keanu: Mellowest guy on the planet to onscreen killing machine 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z For this reason the CDC has called it an "urgent antimicrobial resistance threat". Candida auris fungal infections spreading in US at 'alarming' rate, says CDC 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Because the antimicrobials named after Reeves are harmless to plants and humans, they could replace chemical pesticides, according to the researchers. Action star Keanu Reeves is associated with defeating new villain: Fungus 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Many of the resins had antimicrobial properties — one bowl containing elemi and animal fat was inscribed “to make his odour pleasant” — or characteristics that promoted preservation. Surprising Chemicals Were Used to Embalm Egyptian Mummies 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z For Dr. van Duin, the larger takeaway is to limit the use of antimicrobial drugs to ensure they remain effective. What to Know About Bacteria and Eye Drops 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z The Jan. 19 editorial “Congress should not wait for the end of the antibiotic era” appropriately described the imaginable scenario in which antimicrobial resistance is at the heart of the next global health crisis. Opinion | Doctors are running out of antibiotics that work 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z "Inhibiting or modulating these targets could be a rational strategy for developing novel antimicrobial drug molecules against various M. genitalium infections which require extensive further investigations," the authors wrote in December. There's a new STI going around that no one is talking about 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z The team found that bacterial-fungal partnerships grew faster and were more resistant to removal by mechanical force or antimicrobial chemicals than fungi or bacteria alone. Bacteria and Fungi Can ‘Walk’ across the Surface of Our Teeth 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z People for and against the bill agree that antimicrobial resistance is a critical problem the federal government needs to address. Legislation to safeguard Americans against superbugs: Boondoggle or breakthrough? 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z The broken marketplace for new antimicrobial drugs has stirred debate over a bill, languishing in Congress, that would dramatically reconfigure the way antibiotics are discovered and sold in the United States. Can a Federally Funded ‘Netflix Model’ Fix the Broken Market for Antibiotics? 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Rural and safety-net hospitals would receive the necessary funds to help combat antimicrobial resistance. Opinion | Doctors are running out of antibiotics that work 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Another unexpected application for the antimicrobial sealant: “To embalm large intruders like mice and wasps that are too heavy to carry out after they sting them to death,” she said. How to read tree leaves — the science of plants 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Some deodorants marketed as “natural” use ingredients such as baking soda, activated charcoal and tea tree oil for their antimicrobial and deodorizing properties. How useful — and safe — are deodorants for down there? 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Even supporters of PASTEUR, such as Dr. Thomas Frieden, a former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, note that antimicrobial resistance is a complex, long-term problem to be attacked on multiple fronts. Legislation to safeguard Americans against superbugs: Boondoggle or breakthrough? 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Limiting their use, experts say, can help extend the life of a new antibiotic before evolutionary pressure creates a “superbug” all but impervious to available antimicrobials. Can a Federally Funded ‘Netflix Model’ Fix the Broken Market for Antibiotics? 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z The global health threat imposed by antimicrobial resistance is immune to political gamesmanship. Opinion | Doctors are running out of antibiotics that work 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Today, a few cents worth of mass-produced antimicrobial ointment could have prevented this. Opinion | Why Thanksgiving helps make American democracy work 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z A: A few years ago, we issued a guideline strongly saying that antibiotics should not be used for growth promotion or disease prevention in animals because that contributes to antimicrobial resistance. WHO’s departing chief scientist regrets errors in debate over whether SARS-CoV-2 spreads through air 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z At the same time, they have to help introduce programs to facilitate the responsible use of antimicrobials in hospitals and in primary care settings. Antimicrobial Resistance Is Growing Because of COVID 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z “Under the Pasteur Act, taxpayer dollars will be wasted as a blank check to pharmaceutical manufacturers for antimicrobials of limited benefit,” they wrote. Can a Federally Funded ‘Netflix Model’ Fix the Broken Market for Antibiotics? 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z United and Southwest continue to use an antimicrobial spray at regular intervals. It’s not your imagination: Planes are dirtier 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Prior to the storm, for example, one of Rodríguez-Velez’s students was completing experiments on the antimicrobial activity of an indigenous plant and was scheduled to present the results at a national conference. Researchers in Puerto Rico struggle to adapt in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z PLG0206 is an antimicrobial peptide made up of a chain of amino acids, or organic compounds that appear in all living creatures. A drug that can kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria could stave off the coming superbug crisis 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z The country’s 2018 ban on antimicrobial fixed dose combinations in India has been successful in reducing sales of antibiotics. Antimicrobial Resistance Is Growing Because of COVID 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Diane Shader Smith has a firsthand appreciation for the challenges of trying to draw attention to abstract threats like antimicrobial resistance. Can a Federally Funded ‘Netflix Model’ Fix the Broken Market for Antibiotics? 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z According to a recent global study involving UW-housed Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, nearly 5 million people died in 2019 from illnesses in which bacterial antimicrobial resistance played a part. Family tragedy inspires Kenmore teen to spread word about health threat 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Columnar epithelial cells release mucus for lubrication as well as antimicrobial agents in the digestive tract. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Biologists have been developing antimicrobial peptides for years, but they come with some limitations. A drug that can kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria could stave off the coming superbug crisis 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z This will safeguard us from future antimicrobial resistance pandemics while we deal with the current one. Antimicrobial Resistance Is Growing Because of COVID 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z The biopharmaceutical industry agrees that we must use antibiotics judiciously, but those efforts are useless without a pipeline of novel antimicrobial treatments. Opinion | Superbugs require super solutions 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z In the early days of COVID, many hospitals desperately threw antimicrobials at the mysterious virus, and the pandemic crisis strained stewardship teams, Spivak said. As Big Pharma loses interest in new antibiotics, infections are only growing stronger 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z Antibiotics and similar drugs, together called antimicrobial agents, have been used for the last 70 years to treat patients who have infectious diseases. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z The report analyzed antimicrobial resistance in the United States, focusing specifically on superbug infections that started in hospitals. Pandemic fueled surge in superbug infections and deaths, CDC says 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z In 2019, the latest year for which data are available, antimicrobial resistance led to 4.95 million deaths globally, making it the third leading cause of death after cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Antimicrobial Resistance Is Growing Because of COVID 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z That is why we came together to create the AMR Action Fund with a $1 billion industry investment to develop new antimicrobials. Opinion | Superbugs require super solutions 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z The bill would create a fund of up to $11 billion over 10 years to award promising antimicrobials that were close to or had received FDA approval. As Big Pharma loses interest in new antibiotics, infections are only growing stronger 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z Saliva contains immunoglobulin A, which prevents microbes from penetrating the epithelium, and lysozyme, which makes saliva antimicrobial. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z These achievements were bolstered by the ability to treat bacterial infections with an expanding arsenal of antimicrobial drugs. Biden’s “new normal” on COVID is neither normal nor new 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z After more than two years of COVID, with rampant and inappropriate antibiotic use arising from treatment protocols, public health and health care specialists say antimicrobial resistance is getting substantially worse in many countries,. Antimicrobial Resistance Is Growing Because of COVID 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Comprehensive policy reforms such as the Pasteur Act, which would incentivize companies to develop new antimicrobial medicines, are needed more than ever. Opinion | Superbugs require super solutions 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Although this is not the first antimicrobial food coating, the researchers believe they have created the most effective and easily disposed of option to date. Spray-On, Rinse-Off Food ‘Wrapper’ Can Cut Plastic Packaging 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z This type of sweat, released by exocytosis, is hypotonic and composed mostly of water, with some salt, antibodies, traces of metabolic waste, and dermicidin, an antimicrobial peptide. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Working with mice and with human skin samples, the scientists found that C. acnes triggers fibroblasts to transform into fat cells that secrete an antimicrobial substance—along with inflammation-causing proteins. Acne Inflammation Discovery Could Lead to New Treatments 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Bacteria in Antarctica have been discovered with genes that give them natural antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance and have the potential to spread out of the polar regions, according to scientists in Chile. WeWork appoints Andre Fernandez as CFO 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z One obvious culprit has been our overuse of antimicrobial drugs, which pressures populations of bacteria to evolve better defenses against them. Living with Lead Creates Antibiotic-Resistant ‘Superbugs’ 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Now researchers say they have developed a nontoxic, biodegradable and antimicrobial food coating that could reduce food waste and foodborne illness without adding plastic to the environment. Spray-On, Rinse-Off Food ‘Wrapper’ Can Cut Plastic Packaging 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z Opsonization is the tagging of a pathogen for phagocytosis by the binding of an antibody or an antimicrobial protein. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z He added, referring to penicillin and similar drugs, that a “whole group of antimicrobials don’t work against Mycoplasmas because they don’t have a cell wall.” He Spent Decades Protecting Buffalo. A Microscopic Invader Threatens That Work. 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z They became the preservatives of choice, because they are broadly antimicrobial and inexpensive and rarely prompt an allergic response. Perspective | Shaky science led to a rush of ‘paraben-free’ beauty products. But they might not be safer. 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z A new study, drawing from a vast array of data, estimates that 1.27 million deaths were caused worldwide by bacterial antimicrobial resistance in 2019, exceeding the combined toll of HIV/AIDS and malaria. Opinion | The shadow pandemic: Antibiotic resistance is growing 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Poorer countries are worst affected but antimicrobial resistance threatens everyone's health, the report says. Millions are dying from drug-resistant infections, global report says 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Like modern antimicrobials, this naturally occurring antibiotic is in constant battle with the staph bacteria that compete for nutrients on the hedgehog’s skin. Hedgehogs Are a Source of Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z Aside from software updates, physical updates include small changes like adding “high-tech textiles,” antimicrobial components, and graphite-infused foam that supposedly keeps sleepers cool by encouraging airflow. Sleep Number wants you to grow old in its smart beds 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z WHO pointed towards the development of second and third generation vaccines, and the further development of antimicrobial treatments and other innovations. Covid news live: WHO declares 2022 to be the year ‘we end the pandemic’ as US says Omicron is now dominant strain 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z The new study suggests some of the poorest corners of the earth are suffering the highest burdens of antimicrobial resistance. Opinion | The shadow pandemic: Antibiotic resistance is growing 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z It pointed towards the development of second and third generation vaccines, and the further development of antimicrobial treatments and other innovations. WHO sounds warning over fast-spreading Omicron 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z Tara C. Smith, an epidemiologist at Kent State University College of Public Health who studies livestock-associated MRSA, said the study helped highlight the role that animals played as reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance. Hedgehogs Are a Source of Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z Another screenshot showed the pricing for an antimicrobial solution to clean the patient’s wound. Column: Leaked SoCal hospital records reveal huge, automated markups for healthcare 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Bacteria carry genetic snippets with instructions to produce antimicrobial molecules that kill other bacteria. The Gene-Synthesis Revolution 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z What to do about antimicrobial resistance has been clear for some time. Opinion | The shadow pandemic: Antibiotic resistance is growing 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Sherwin-Williams, for example, includes antimicrobial ingredients in its Emerald, Duration and Harmony lines. How to remove mold from walls 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z But he cautioned against any notion that naturally occurring resistance somehow lessened the urgency to curb the use of antimicrobial drugs to treat illness in humans. Hedgehogs Are a Source of Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z "Throughout the pandemic we have taken the power of antimicrobials for granted," she said, adding that it may take months or years before the full impact of their misuse and overuse becomes evident. Misuse of antibiotics in pandemic building resistant bacteria, health agency warns 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z The antibiotics project at Ginkgo is looking through bacterial genomes for segments encoded to generate novel antimicrobials. The Gene-Synthesis Revolution 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z The problem of antimicrobial resistance isn’t going away, and it demands a broad response even in the throes of the coronavirus pandemic. Opinion | The shadow pandemic: Antibiotic resistance is growing 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z A panel of experts that advises the Food and Drug Administration on antimicrobial drugs is scheduled to meet at the end of the month to discuss Merck’s drug. U.S. to Buy Enough of Pfizer’s Covid Antiviral Pills for 10 Million People 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z They are among the most widely employed and cost-effective antimicrobials in use today. Immigrants in U.S. Detention Exposed to Hazardous Disinfectants Every Day 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z "Insects have a lot more value than just being a protein," says Mr Smorenberg, pointing out that what are known as antimicrobial peptides in the fly larvae help to improve gut health. The South African farm turning flies into food for pets - and maybe people 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z The lawsuit alleges you accessed confidential information about Careismatic and exaggerated the antimicrobial properties of your clothing and the extent of your scrubs giveaway program. How Figs co-CEOs lead a company together 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z The Boeing study notes it "was unable to replicate supplier results in terms of antimicrobial effectiveness." Boeing tested air purifiers like those widely used in schools. It decided not to use them in planes 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z These “antimicrobial resistance genes” were widespread, present in air and surface samples from every city, but their type and abundance varied enormously from city to city. Subway Swabbers Find a Microbe Jungle and Thousands of New Species 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z Researchers are already using wastewater analysis to identify hot spots of antimicrobial resistance, which sickens 2.8 million people and kills more than 35,000 in the U.S. each year. In the tales told by sewage, public health and privacy collide 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z Over the ensuing weeks, Fleming and Allison tested other bodily fluids to see if they had a similar antimicrobial effect. Penicillin Wasn’t Alexander Fleming’s First Major Discovery 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z No. 2, all of our scrubs are antimicrobial, and they’ve always been antimicrobial. How Figs co-CEOs lead a company together 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z Some countries need to better manage the use of antimicrobials in fish ponds to guard against drug resistant microbes. That Salmon on Your Plate Might Have Been a Vegetarian 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z “It does not surprise me that they identified antimicrobial resistance genes,” Dr. Hartmann said. Subway Swabbers Find a Microbe Jungle and Thousands of New Species 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z “Mist green” color The unique finish also includes a new “silver-ion antimicrobial agent,” which Acer says will help to kill lingering bacteria. Acer’s Swift 5 (late 2020) puts the "ultra" in "ultraportable" 2021-01-30T05:00:00Z If you’re not looking for an entirely new backpack, the company also announced antimicrobial tablet cases, along with antimicrobial privacy screens for select computer monitors. Targus announces an antimicrobial keyboard light and backpack 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z The vinyl composition tile floors at school buildings are now being waxed with a new antimicrobial product, MicroBan, that inhibits the growth of disease-causing organisms, molds and other fungi. New Mexico school district prepares for safe reopening 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z “I hear a lot about antibiotic use for the ‘just in case’ scenarios,” said Joshua Watson, director of the antimicrobial stewardship program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio. Antibiotic overuse on kids may make such drugs useless against superbugs 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z “They’re everywhere, and antimicrobial resistance is an ancient function that way predates humans and human uses of antimicrobials.” Subway Swabbers Find a Microbe Jungle and Thousands of New Species 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z Because with each day, this crisis is helping to fuel another, silent pandemic: that of antimicrobial resistance, or AMR. Any Delay in Ending COVID Could Spur a Different Pandemic 2020-12-13T05:00:00Z "It is a pivotal moment in the fight against the pandemic," added the lead antimicrobial pharmacist at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Covid: Hope vaccine is 'beginning of the end' for pandemic 2020-12-07T05:00:00Z Every 30 days, the aircrafts are treated with an antimicrobial shield that protects against viruses. You can buy a private jet membership at Costco along with your bulk paper towels 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z Use the antimicrobial side to wipe, then snap it onto your pack to let it air dry. The 22 best gifts for people who love to be outside 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z Microorganisms use their own, self-made antimicrobial compounds to fight off other microbes, and antimicrobial resistance is a natural adaptation; finding these genes does not mean that there are dangerous superbugs lurking in our subways. Subway Swabbers Find a Microbe Jungle and Thousands of New Species 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z Clearly, there is an urgent need for new antibiotics and antimicrobials to be developed, and adherence to established antibiotic stewardship programs need to be more closely observed. Any Delay in Ending COVID Could Spur a Different Pandemic 2020-12-13T05:00:00Z An antimicrobial blue light is used to disinfect the room at intermission. ‘Strangest time I’ve ever been in’: Music venues deal with the new normal 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z Called the Wellness Pod, the console is an “antimicrobial device” mounted inside a vehicle that emits UV light. Could your car keep you safe from COVID-19? 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z At the same time, Amazonian scorpions are receiving increasing attention for their pharmaceutical potential, particularly for their analgesic and antimicrobial promise. Opinion | Could the Amazon Save Your Life? 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z In one exchange, a U.S.D.A. official emailed CropLife America to get its approval for new language that pushed back on recommendations from the task force calling for the monitoring of antimicrobials used on plants. Emails Show How Pesticide Industry Influenced U.S. Position in Health Talks 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z His lab screens bacteria for antimicrobial activity, then ships promising leads to UW for expensive animal studies. Costa Rica is producing a new corps of skilled tropical biologists. But many can’t find jobs at home 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z “A challenge for Pacific island countries and territories is trying to curtail antimicrobial excess, without jeopardising antimicrobial access for those who need them,” the paper argued. 'Superbugs' a far greater risk than Covid in Pacific, scientist warns 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z Men’s essentials label Mack Weldon has released masks fashioned from the brand’s antimicrobial silver fabric. 'Wear a damn mask.' And remain stylish. Here are 31 of our favorite masks 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z Watson said that his team at Jolly Roger is racing to develop self-cleaning rides that are embedded with an antimicrobial coating developed by Connecticut-based SD Labs. A new Chuck E. Cheese children’s ride but no one to ride it 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z In the end, the United States submitted language opposing the surveillance of antimicrobials, citing what it called a lack of data. Emails Show How Pesticide Industry Influenced U.S. Position in Health Talks 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z The result is a range of buttery soft T-shirts, shorts, turtlenecks and dresses with four-way stretch, wrinkle resistance and antimicrobial properties. Black-owned businesses in L.A. say they’re open and looking for support. Here’s a list 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z The company is offering buyers options that include antimicrobial poles and ultraviolet lighting that can be used to clean the interior when the bus isn’t traveling. Los Angeles Accelerates Efforts to Electrify Its Infamous Traffic 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z The companies will also provide free expertise to biotech companies with promising drugs as they navigate the clinical and regulatory hurdles needed to bring an antimicrobial compound from laboratory to market. Drug Giants Create Fund to Bolster Struggling Antibiotic Start-Ups 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z While Buck & Honey’s invests in the “shock and shield” method of UV light and antimicrobial spray, Gadau is intrigued by bipolar ionization. Madison area restaurants adapt to pandemic dining 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z The draft guidance included recommendations for monitoring antimicrobial resistance in crops and the environment but the definition of “antimicrobial agent” omitted any mention of antifungal drugs. Emails Show How Pesticide Industry Influenced U.S. Position in Health Talks 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z But while copper does have antimicrobial qualities, Johnson and others said you should think twice before buying into many of these products’ claims. Copper won’t save you from coronavirus 2020-06-19T04:00:00Z Ghebreyesus also stated that the world is losing its ability to use "critically important antimicrobial medicines." Coronavirus doctors’ overuse of antibiotics could spur resistance and raise death toll 2020-06-19T04:00:00Z Everly Macario, a public health expert at the University of Chicago Medicine who focuses on antimicrobial resistance, understands how abstract the threat can feel. Drug Giants Create Fund to Bolster Struggling Antibiotic Start-Ups 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z Among new changes there is a “shock and shield” system called Omni Shield, which offers enhanced protection from a combination of UV light and an antimicrobial spray. Madison area restaurants adapt to pandemic dining 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z Such dreary financial realities are driving away investors at a time when new antimicrobial drugs are urgently needed. Doctors Heavily Overprescribed Antibiotics Early in the Pandemic 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z These scientists study how bacteria evolve, test safety protocols for infectious pathogens, develop vaccines, anticancer drugs and treatments for metabolic diseases, and study the ever-increasing problem of antimicrobial resistance. A Living Library Filled With Killer Bacteria 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z The Food and Drug Administration cut the time it takes to approve new antimicrobial products from years to months. Citing an economic emergency, Trump directs agencies across government to waive federal regulations 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z The more often antimicrobial drugs are used, the more likely they are to lose their efficacy as pathogens survive and mutate. Drug Giants Create Fund to Bolster Struggling Antibiotic Start-Ups 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z The initiative will study the use of new disinfectants, antimicrobial surfaces and ultraviolet light in plane cabins to reduce the risk of infection. Is flying safe amid coronavirus outbreak? Guess what airlines say 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z Government Accountability Office documented a piecemeal federal response to antimicrobial resistance and said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was hobbled in addressing the problem by a lack of basic data about drug-resistant infections. Doctors Heavily Overprescribed Antibiotics Early in the Pandemic 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z Only 2 percent of the bacterium’s genome had changed over the century, but those changes were associated with higher virulence, immune evasion and greater antimicrobial resistance. A Living Library Filled With Killer Bacteria 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z He called the threat of antimicrobial resistance “one of the most urgent challenges of our time”. WHO warns overuse of antibiotics for Covid-19 will cause more deaths 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z “Hopefully this fund can bridge the gap until politicians realize the urgency of antimicrobial resistance,” he said. Drug Giants Create Fund to Bolster Struggling Antibiotic Start-Ups 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z He also notes they would rapidly dampen during exercise, reducing their antimicrobial benefits. Is It Safe to Go Back to the Gym? 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z He cleans his stethoscope, pens, goggles, face shield and the bottom of his sneakers with antimicrobial wipes. ‘I Can’t Turn My Brain Off’: PTSD and Burnout Threaten Medical Workers 2020-05-16T04:00:00Z “It gives us this snapshot of an era for which we don’t have much information but that is critical for understanding how we’ve got to the antimicrobial crisis that we’re in today,” Dr. Baker said. A Living Library Filled With Killer Bacteria 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z “It’s clear that the world is losing its ability to use critically important antimicrobial medicines,” he said. WHO warns overuse of antibiotics for Covid-19 will cause more deaths 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z In human cells and mouse models, the team showed that steroids impair the clearance of Streptococcus pneumoniae, the most common bacterial cause of pneumonia, by suppressing the antimicrobial peptide cathelicidin. Research round-up: COPD 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z In addition, the Hong Kong airport is deploying autonomous cleaning robots equipped with virus-killing ultraviolet light, applying antimicrobial coatings to frequently touched surfaces and using air sterilizers to disinfect toilets and other passenger areas. Airports are testing thermal cameras and other technology to screen travelers for COVID-19 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z “Come 2020, and the epidemic hits. We know about the antimicrobial properties of copper, so we thought ‘Can we do something, can we help out here?’” Copper takes aim at COVID-19 with virus-killer coatings 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z Most are strains that are currently circulating, responsible for outbreaks or have novel antimicrobial resistance profiles. A Living Library Filled With Killer Bacteria 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z He spent several years studying an antimicrobial compound based on a frog gene but abandoned it over fears that the public might not accept a tree imbued with frogginess. Can Genetic Engineering Bring Back the American Chestnut? 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z The team, working for a company called Neem Biotech, had studied garlic’s antimicrobial properties in humans. The Business of Burps: Scientists Smell Profit in Cow Emissions 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z Shutting down the system overnight is crucial for the transit agency to test and explore disinfecting techniques, including ultraviolet lights and antimicrobial agents, M.T.A. officials said. N.Y.C.’s Subway, a 24/7 Mainstay, Will Close for Overnight Disinfection 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z Peracetic acid – an antimicrobial developed for sterilising medical equipment – was found, if sprayed on carcasses, to reliably kill bacteria without leaving residue, which meant the whole process could be sped up. 'If one of us gets sick, we all get sick': the food workers on the coronavirus front line 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z “It has a lot of horizontal gene transfer. They swap antimicrobial resistance genes between the strains.” A Living Library Filled With Killer Bacteria 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z And antimicrobial materials used in hospitals and laboratories may migrate to offices. What Will Tomorrow’s Workplace Bring? More Elbow Room, for Starters 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z We tackle big transnational challenges, such as climate change and antimicrobial resistance. Making a world of difference, step by step 2020-04-05T04:00:00Z This includes defensins, the ancient antimicrobial proteins that mobilize cellular pathways in the fight against pathogens, and macrophages, the white blood cells that scavenge and devour all things foreign. Can We Really Develop a Safe, Effective Coronavirus Vaccine? 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z In 2017, Tyson announced plans to stop feeding human antibiotics to chickens, and began relying more heavily on antimicrobials. 'If one of us gets sick, we all get sick': the food workers on the coronavirus front line 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z Bunn says the materials they use in the space are already antimicrobial, but going forward, visitors will be ushered through more like a private tour. Instagram pop-up experiences lay off employees as the business tanks 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z Most antimicrobials work by interfering with the functions of the germs they target. The coronavirus isn’t alive. That’s why it’s so hard to kill. 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z “Hanes is manufacturing the fabric, which has an antimicrobial chemical added in the finishing process, that we will receive by the end of this week.” Fashion brands are making face masks, medical gowns for the coronavirus crisis 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z Even with the extreme antimicrobial measures, he worries about things beyond his control. Coronavirus adds peril to the already at-risk: ‘If I get this stuff, it’s going to kill me.’ 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z Using antimicrobial solutions could inadvertently lead to antimicrobial resistance that can lead to super bugs, said Erica Hartmann, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Northwestern University, who specializes in environmental microbiology. 'Deep cleaning' doesn't mean anything. Still, deep cleaners are in high demand 2020-03-20T04:00:00Z Several female readers recommended a reusable square of antimicrobial fabric called a Kula Cloth — strictly for No. 1. Perspective | Roll with the punches: More complaints about how toilet paper has changed 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z The active ingredients for medicines that treat breast cancer and lung cancer and the antibiotic Vancomycin, which is a last resort antibiotic for some types of antimicrobial resistant infections, are made almost exclusively in China. The silent threat of the coronavirus: America’s dependence on Chinese pharmaceuticals 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z Brussels’ response is that antimicrobial poultry washes mask otherwise far less strict and hygienic standards. Mad cow fright keeps EU cautious on food rules 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z A team including Vedanta’s scientists showed how each strain in isolation could enhance antimicrobial or antitumour immunity in mouse models10. Fighting cancer with microbes 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z The probiotic bacterium then produces an antimicrobial molecule in response. Therapeutic microbes to tackle disease 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Yet the vast majority of the 60 new antimicrobial products in development worldwide are variations on existing therapies, and only a handful target the most dangerous drug-resistant infections, the agency said in a report. W.H.O. Warns That Pipeline for New Antibiotics Is Running Dry 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z Efforts to discover new antibiotics are “insufficient to tackle the challenge of increasing emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance”, says a review of clinical development. Big pharma failing to invest in new antibiotics, says WHO 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z Similar arguments apply to the problem of antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic overuse. Global problems need social science 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z To see whether the trees become more vulnerable to such stressors as they age, the researchers examined genes related to pathogen resistance and the production of protective antimicrobial compounds called flavonoids. How the Ginkgo biloba achieves near-immortality 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z Even now, we are in the midst of several major microbial outbreaks—the continuing spread of antimicrobial resistance, the reemergence of Ebola and the persistence of Zika, just to name a few. Public Health Depends on Reproducible Research 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z “Self-medication and the availability of antibiotics without healthcare oversight might contribute to increasing antimicrobial resistance and delayed appropriate treatment,” Bookstaver said. Americans take fish antibiotics because it's cheaper than a visit to the doctor 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z Dr. Fowler said the board was instead focused on voluntary antimicrobial stewardship, “which means using the right drug for the right bug for the right amount of time.” Denmark Raises Antibiotic-Free Pigs. Why Can’t the U.S.? 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z “We’re seeing new and emergent properties of these biofilms that could potentially inform our knowledge about tackling antimicrobial resistance,” she says. The microscope makers putting ever-larger biological samples under the spotlight 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z Drug resistance is driven by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics and other antimicrobials, which encourages bacteria to evolve to survive by finding new ways to beat the medicines. Antibiotic-resistant infections killing twice as many Americans as once thought 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z Battling these bugs is further complicated by the dwindling supply of effective antimicrobial treatments and the limited availability of vaccine options, so every second spent on developing new diagnostic tools and therapeutics matters. Public Health Depends on Reproducible Research 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z “I think that erosion of our arsenal of antimicrobials puts a lot of medical innovation at risk,” Mr. Frank said. Superbugs on track to outpace cancer deaths by 2050 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z So there was plenty of pushback in 1995 when the government, worried about the rise of drug-resistant infections, barred veterinarians from selling antimicrobial drugs directly to farmers, removing any incentive for unnecessary prescriptions. Denmark Raises Antibiotic-Free Pigs. Why Can’t the U.S.? 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z “Crispr is the next step in antimicrobial therapy,” said David Edgell, a biologist at the Western University in London, Ontario, and the lead author of a study published earlier this month in Nature Communications. Is Crispr the Next Antibiotic? 2019-10-28T04:00:00Z Dr. Patel described the issue of antimicrobial resistance as complicated since antibiotics are used for people, animals and crops. Killer superbugs can affect ‘every person on the planet’ 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z Many countries have legal provisions to regulate medicines, such as only selling antimicrobials at licensed outlets and with adequate prescriptions, but these are often not enforced. How to Outsmart Superbugs 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z Unlike humans, ants are not facing a crisis of antimicrobial resistance. These Ants Use Germ-Killers, and They’re Better Than Ours 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z At times, a quarter or more of his swine arrive at the abattoir without ever having received any antimicrobial drugs at all. Denmark Raises Antibiotic-Free Pigs. Why Can’t the U.S.? 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z Farm animals in India and northeast China are becoming more resistant to common antimicrobial drugs as meat production increases, researchers report. Neutrinos, flu vaccines and Fukushima ruling 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z A strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance is stewardship, an approach of using antibiotics only when needed, Dr. Patel said. Killer superbugs can affect ‘every person on the planet’ 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z Farm animals in India and northeast China are becoming more resistant to common antimicrobial drugs — a worrying trend that is rising as meat production increases in the developing world. Daily briefing: Why 300 scientists are going adrift in the Arctic 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z The bacteria pay the ants back for this special care by making powerful antimicrobials that kill Escovopsis, protecting the gardens from destruction. These Ants Use Germ-Killers, and They’re Better Than Ours 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z Last year, the Danish government announced it was creating an international center for the study of antimicrobial resistance, based in Copenhagen, that will employ hundreds of researchers. Denmark Raises Antibiotic-Free Pigs. Why Can’t the U.S.? 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z Hotspots of drug resistance are also emerging in Kenya, Uruguay and Brazil, according to a study of antimicrobial resistance in livestock across Asia, Africa and South America, published on 19 September in Science. Neutrinos, flu vaccines and Fukushima ruling 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z Farm animals in India and northeast China are becoming more resistant to common antimicrobial drugs — a worrying trend that is rising as meat production increases in the developing world, researchers report. Alarm as antimicrobial resistance surges among chickens, pigs and cattle 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Hotspots of drug resistance are also emerging in Kenya, Uruguay and Brazil, according to a study of antimicrobial resistance in livestock. Daily briefing: Why 300 scientists are going adrift in the Arctic 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z “These antimicrobials are being produced as a result of this warfare on the ant’s surface,” said Dr. Worsley. These Ants Use Germ-Killers, and They’re Better Than Ours 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z In the same way we think about cutting antibiotics use to reduce antimicrobial resistance, we also need to use antiviral drugs more prudently. Q&A: Keeping antivirals viable 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z Their results also indicate that the types of antimicrobial drug most commonly used in farm animals to help them gain weight are also the ones with the highest resistance rates. Neutrinos, flu vaccines and Fukushima ruling 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z Hotspots of drug resistance are also emerging in Kenya, Uruguay and Brazil, according to a study1 of antimicrobial resistance in livestock across Asia, Africa and South America. Alarm as antimicrobial resistance surges among chickens, pigs and cattle 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Unlike in the EU, the use of antimicrobial sprays and washes is widespread in the U.S. chicken industry. UK worries Brexit could bring ‘chlorinated chicken’ from US 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z “The ants get in on the competition and use those antimicrobials to look after their fungus gardens.” These Ants Use Germ-Killers, and They’re Better Than Ours 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z Health burdens such as cardiovascular illness, addiction and antimicrobial resistance are now less attractive candidates for research, even though they affect far more people. 'It's not working': An FDA insider's view of where medical innovation falls short 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z These substances are antimicrobial chemicals, similar to ones “used in hospitals in antibacterial wipes,” Kohl says. Disappearing Plastics Stay Strong in the Shadows and Melt Away in the Sun 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z Their results also indicate that the four types of antimicrobial drug most commonly used in farm animals to help them gain weight — tetracyclines, sulfonamides, quinolones and penicillins — are also the ones with highest resistance rates. Alarm as antimicrobial resistance surges among chickens, pigs and cattle 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z As such, there is a tremendous demand for new antimicrobials. Moving Away from Antibiotics in Animal Agriculture 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z Researchers are also learning how new antimicrobials evolve. These Ants Use Germ-Killers, and They’re Better Than Ours 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z The fabrics are soft, cozy and naturally antimicrobial. Coolest things at the 2019 PGA Fashion Show and Project Golf - Golf Digest 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z The distributors, who were not named in the statement, claim the result is an “antimicrobial, antiviral and antibacterial” remedy for autism, cancer, H.I.V./AIDS, hepatitis, the flu and other conditions, the F.D.A. said. Drinking Bleach Won’t Cure Cancer or Anything Else, F.D.A. Says 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z Increasing surveillance, diagnostics and other capacities for response to outbreaks will do more than flashy financing schemes to reduce threats from infectious disease — including antimicrobial resistance. Pandemic bonds: designed to fail in Ebola 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z It is possible to glimpse what the future might hold for antimicrobials by searching patent filings. Moving Away from Antibiotics in Animal Agriculture 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z The protein made by the new gene may then alter the shape of an existing antimicrobial. These Ants Use Germ-Killers, and They’re Better Than Ours 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z “Our lining is antimicrobial, so it won’t mold and will never start smelling,” Wu says. Chic isn’t enough: Today’s handbags must solve problems, too | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z Two decades ago, a group of researchers theorized that chile peppers, with their antimicrobial compounds, were probably used to combat food spoilage in the time before refrigeration. Review | Turn down the heat: I’m done with super-spicy foods 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z But there’s an additional concern that’s emerged from recent research: the rise of antimicrobial resistance. Perspective | How the dust in your home may affect your health 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Children’s follows strict cleaning protocols along with regular deep cleaning of operating rooms and the equipment in those rooms, including an antimicrobial cleaner after each surgery and at the end of the day, Bernal said. Operating rooms at Seattle Children’s Hospital closed due to mold 2019-05-21T04:00:00Z As a result, it may produce new antimicrobial compounds. These Ants Use Germ-Killers, and They’re Better Than Ours 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z Solving the problem of antimicrobial resistance is among biomedical research’s most urgent challenges. Rapid progress transforms ideals of health 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z These threats ranged from climate change and non-communicable diseases, to antimicrobial resistance and vaccine hesitancy. The World Health Organization Needs to Put Human Behavior at the Center of Its Initiatives 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z Britain’s outgoing chief medical officer, Sally Davies, says that there are still clear gaps in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. Daily Briefing: A crisis for life on Earth 2019-05-06T04:00:00Z There is a great need for more research into new antimicrobials, alternative treatments for infection, and improved diagnostics that will help guide appropriate prescribing. UK medical chief: ‘We are in an arms race against microbes’ 2019-05-02T04:00:00Z Some antimicrobials that kill Escovopsis, for example, also seem to defend the ants from their own infections. These Ants Use Germ-Killers, and They’re Better Than Ours 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z A large part of this plan, which was added in 2018, includes an “antimicrobial stewardship” program to purvey information on how to most safely use antibiotics. How to Save $45 Billion on Health Care Costs Each Year 2019-05-03T04:00:00Z Colloidal silver is a popular new-age health product, touted as a miraculous antibacterial and antimicrobial agent that is dabbed on the skin. Why we are addicted to conspiracy theories 2019-05-02T04:00:00Z A key element of the report is a call for new incentives to encourage the development of antimicrobial medicines. U.N. issues urgent warning on the growing peril of drug-resistant infections 2019-04-29T04:00:00Z The next step was to attach an antimicrobial peptide to the anchor. Sticky proteins could protect crops more safely than chemical pesticides 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z They want to see if the combination of related antimicrobials is the secret to the ants’ success. These Ants Use Germ-Killers, and They’re Better Than Ours 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z But the animals also possess another unique trait: Their blood is packed with antimicrobial peptides, a built-in defense against infections produced by all living creatures. Komodo Island is shutting down because people keep smuggling the dang dragons 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z Kenya has officially embraced what public health experts call antimicrobial stewardship, the effort to stem resistance by reducing the overuse of antibiotics, promoting vaccinations and encouraging better hygiene among hospital workers. In a Poor Kenyan Community, Cheap Antibiotics Fuel Deadly Drug-Resistant Infections 2019-04-07T04:00:00Z Between 2010 and 2014, six new antimicrobial drugs were approved, most of them additions to existing drug classes, according to the World Health Organization. U.N. issues urgent warning on the growing peril of drug-resistant infections 2019-04-29T04:00:00Z Scientists say that unless more effective new medicines are developed and unnecessary use of antimicrobial drugs is sharply curbed, risk will spread to healthier populations. A Mysterious Infection, Spanning the Globe in a Climate of Secrecy 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z The scientists are tweaking the bacterial genes that produce antimicrobials, hoping to discover new compounds that might work on human diseases, rather than garden parasites. These Ants Use Germ-Killers, and They’re Better Than Ours 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z Southern Gardens is also testing trees made resistant to HLB by a newer method that produces antimicrobial proteins derived from spinach. California farmers and scientists race to combat a citrus disease infecting trees 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z A passionate man with wide, expressive eyes, Dr. Otieno, 36, is a driving force behind the hospital’s newly established antimicrobial stewardship program. In a Poor Kenyan Community, Cheap Antibiotics Fuel Deadly Drug-Resistant Infections 2019-04-07T04:00:00Z The dearth of new drugs is tied to the perverse economics of antimicrobial resistance and the free market. U.N. issues urgent warning on the growing peril of drug-resistant infections 2019-04-29T04:00:00Z A 2018 report on antimicrobial resistance in the environment identified another potential concern: spraying crops with antibiotics to fight plant pathogens. Spraying diseased citrus orchards with antibiotics could backfire 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z The APH stemmed from the discovery that amyloid beta is very similar to an antimicrobial peptide known as LL-37, which is part of an ancient immune system found in many different biological organisms. Could Alzheimer's Be a Reaction to Infection? 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z A new assistant director-general will oversee the fight against antimicrobial resistances. The planet’s premier health agency has announced drastic reforms. Critics say they aren't drastic enough 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z On top of the direct harm they cause, bad drugs are a major driver of antimicrobial resistance, which fuels the rise of superbugs. Fake drugs kill more than 250,000 children a year, doctors warn 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z According to the World Bank, such investments would quickly pay for themselves; it notes that containing antimicrobial resistance costs $9 billion annually. U.N. issues urgent warning on the growing peril of drug-resistant infections 2019-04-29T04:00:00Z Although I believe these assertions are exaggerated, antimicrobial resistance is a serious problem. Are viruses the best weapon for fighting superbugs? 2019-03-10T05:00:00Z Tanzi and Moir, the neuroscientists who came up with the APH, point out that many antimicrobial peptides like amyloid beta modulate several immune pathways, thereby influencing the brain’s response to pathogenic infections. Could Alzheimer's Be a Reaction to Infection? 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z The World Health Organization now lists “vaccine hesitancy” as a top-10 global health threat, joining others such as antimicrobial resistance, Ebola, air pollution and climate change. Opinion | States are failing on vaccinations. The federal government must lead. 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z Made from a mix of nylon, polyester and spandex, these socks are antimicrobial to control odor. 7 striped golf socks that'll improve anyone's wardrobe - Golf Digest 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z The mesh cotton lining is antimicrobial to keep things fresh and the triple density foam cushion footbed adds comfort. Valentine's Day gifts for golfers - Golf Digest 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z One significant factor contributing to antimicrobial resistance is the excessive use of antibiotics. Are viruses the best weapon for fighting superbugs? 2019-03-10T05:00:00Z Britain’s health secretary unveiled a five-year plan to tackle the global threat of antimicrobial resistance. Discord and controversy in Davos even with Trump absent 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z With that in mind, the government says it's aiming to control and contain antimicrobial resistance - a term covering drug resistance in bacteria, viruses, parasites and other infections - by 2040. In a hurry? Here's what you need to know in five minutes 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z It's antimicrobial, extra absorbent and will add a whole lot of style to your bag. Dress like the most relaxed golfer with Hawaii-inspired florals to brighten up any wardrobe - Golf Digest 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z Patients typically are given antimicrobial drugs in extremely high doses in order to break through the body’s protective blood-brain barrier. A Silver Bullet Against the Brain-Eating Amoeba? 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z Unfortunately, as antimicrobial resistance continues to rise, time may not be on our side. Are viruses the best weapon for fighting superbugs? 2019-03-10T05:00:00Z Tuberculosis kills more people than any other infectious disease - and drug-resistant cases form one-third of all global deaths due to antimicrobial resistance. 'Decisive moment' in fighting killer diseases 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z Health Secretary Matt Hancock said antimicrobial resistance was "as big a danger to humanity as climate change or warfare" and needed "an urgent global response". In a hurry? Here's what you need to know in five minutes 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z No wonder the UN calls antimicrobial resistance “a fundamental threat to human health, development and security”. Why your chicken wings mean we’ve entered a new epoch | Max Elder 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z This sweater is also made with the super soft Peruvian Pima cotton yarn that is naturally moisture wicking and antimicrobial. Introducing Golf Digest SELECT: A new collaboration with some of golf's coolest brands - Golf Digest 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z Despite those guidelines being nonbinding, they’re becoming typical practice for much of the beef industry as producers confront the problem of antimicrobial resistance, said Dr. Andy Allen, a veterinarian at Washington State University. Costco tightens standards for antibiotics use by meat producers 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z Its active ingredients are three Bacillus species “that are able to counteract the growth of bacteria and fungi by competitive antagonism and simultaneous production of antimicrobial compounds,” Caselli says. Germs of Genius--a Masterpiece's "Microbiome" Can Spell Its Demise 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z The waffle pattern removes dirt without damaging golf clubs and as a bonus they're antimicrobial with natural odor reduction to keep things extra clean. 2018 Holiday gifts for golfers who have everything - Golf Digest 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z Epidermis The outermost layer of skin acts as a mechanical and antimicrobial barrier, and consists of several layers. Superpowered skin 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z As a bonus, the towel has antimicrobial properties built in to reduce odor and keep things fresh. Gifts for Golfers: How to kickstart your holiday shopping - Golf Digest 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z A zinc-based antimicrobial on the fabric avoids odor and bacteria build up. Under Armour's ColdGear Collection offers golfers scientifically proven options to stay warm - Golf Digest 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z Speeding up that process will require major advances in what microbiologists call antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Progress on antibiotic resistance 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z Clinical antimicrobial resistance was first reported four years before Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin in 1928. First report of antimicrobial resistance pre-dates penicillin 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z Drug-resistant tuberculosis accounts for one-third of deaths due to antimicrobial resistance globally. Are we finally waking up to the threat from the world’s deadliest infectious disease? | Nick Herbert 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z Soldiers appear to return the favour by dosing the colony with antimicrobial secretions that help it resist disease. A giant crawling brain: the jaw-dropping world of termites 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z This could help tackle the growing and serious problem of antimicrobial resistance - the rise of "superbugs" traditional antibiotics can't kill. 'A new bladder made from my own cells gave me a normal life' 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z A: Metronidazole is an antimicrobial medication commonly used to treat rosacea. Another Milk of Magnesia success story 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z Pockets are lined in light-colored, antimicrobial material so you can find things easily. RIGHT AT HOME: Diaper bags get a stylish update 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z Roughly half of low-income countries do not require prescriptions for antimicrobials. Fruit-fly brain, the real Lorax and new geological ages 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z Some researchers think that certain infections can cause Alzheimer’s disease, which suggests that antimicrobial or antiviral drugs might have therapeutic value. The amyloid hypothesis on trial 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z It is part of the broader problem of antimicrobial resistance, which includes antibiotics, as well as drugs to fight fungal, viral or parasitic infections. Urgent care clinics are prescribing too many unnecessary antibiotics, study says 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z It is also a common belief that it is beneficial for us to lick our wounds because the mouth is home to an abundance of disinfectants or antimicrobial compounds. Should you let your dog lick your face? 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z The university said in a news release that its College of Agriculture will use the grant to continue research and outreach projects on antimicrobial resistance. Tennessee State University given food safety research grant 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z “The level of antimicrobial resistance in Hong Kong far exceeds that in other developed countries, with resistance to some antibiotics over 20 times higher than in the UK or Sweden,” says Yuen. ‘Another outbreak is a certainty’: are we ready for a superbug epidemic? 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z The initial plan for treatment was to genetically engineer the bacterium “to produce and secrete antimicrobial peptides specific to cholera,” Collins says. New Probiotic Cholera Vaccine Can Outrace the Infection's Rapid Spread 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z Salomon was working off the hypothesis that microorganisms living in harsh, nutrient-starved environments need to “protect their turf” and often maintain a competitive edge over other fungi or bacteria by making antimicrobial compounds. Microbes Living in Antarctic Huts Produce Novel Chemical Compounds 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z It would fall to the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the use of triclosan and related antimicrobial agents in consumer goods where no health benefit to the consumer is claimed. Triclosan wreaks havoc on the guts of mice 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z The material purportedly imparts antimicrobial properties and wicks away heat, keeping feet fresh and cool. The Quirkier Uses of Graphene 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z The antimicrobial chemical triclosan is in thousands of products that we use daily: hand soaps, toothpastes, body wash, kitchenware and even some toys. Triclosan, a common antimicrobial, linked to inflammation and cancer 2018-06-03T04:00:00Z In this case, the copper’s antimicrobial properties protected the child’s hand from decay. The Baby’s Hand Was Mummified. Why Wasn’t the Rest of Its Body? 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z It’s a thoughtfully designed polycarbonate bag with an antimicrobial interior lining and ample space inside. Latest luggage is smarter, but not in a tech way | Produced by Advertising Publications 2018-05-19T04:00:00Z No antimicrobial chemicals are added to the wine, and everything is bottled – bits and all – without filtering. Has wine gone bad? 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z When antibiotics are needed, the shortest course that is likely to be effective should be prescribed to reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance, says NICE. Ditch cranberry juice for urine infections 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z She can do her downward dog in eco-friendly style with this new yoga mat made entirely from recycled wetsuits, diverting non-biodegradable neoprene from landfills, and creating a cool and antimicrobial mat. 15 Mother’s Day gifts for moms into fitness, fashion and food | Produced by Advertising Publications 2018-05-01T04:00:00Z Synthetics are also being marshalled in the fight against antimicrobial resistance - when antibiotics become ineffective against new strains of "superbug". The 'nanobots' and 'ninja polymers' transforming medicine 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z Q. How effective are antimicrobial “courtesy masks” at preventing the spread of contagious airborne illnesses? Do Face Masks Really Keep You Healthy? 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z Sulphur dioxide is a potent antimicrobial, and Chauvet wrote that he considered it and other additives “poison” that restricted his beloved yeasts. Has wine gone bad? 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z Q: How effective are antimicrobial “courtesy masks” at preventing the spread of contagious airborne illnesses? Do face masks really keep you healthy? It depends. 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z “As access to antimicrobials improves it is inevitable that overall use will increase,” Davies told the Guardian on Monday. Calls to rein in antibiotic use after study shows 65% increase worldwide 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z “We’ve watched antimicrobial peptides making a hole in a membrane,” Miles says. How atomic imaging is being pushed to its limit 2018-03-19T04:00:00Z Another component of breast milk, the protein lactoferrin, has a number of antimicrobial properties. How baby’s first microbes could be crucial to future health 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z The modern winemaker has access to a vast armamentarium of interventions, from supercharged lab-grown yeast, to antimicrobials, antioxidants, acidity regulators and filtering gelatins, all the way up to industrial machines. Has wine gone bad? 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z They offer subscription services so pairs arrive at your doorstep with optimal efficiency, and persuasively pack their websites full of techy terms like “antimicrobial XT2 silver” fabric, “anti-ride up leg bands” and “quick draw flys.” We Tested—and Ranked—45 Men’s Underwear Brands 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z The fat cells also produced an antimicrobial substance that may help stave off infection as the fruit flies heal. Inside Wounded Flies, Fat Cells Race to the Rescue 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z Reforming the broken hospital reimbursement system along with providing tax credits to incentivize development of novel antimicrobials is necessary. Opinion | Developers of antibiotics urgently need government help 2018-02-28T05:00:00Z This development should be another warning that the global threat of antimicrobial resistance remains real, and urgent. Opinion | A new superbug requires urgent attention 2018-02-25T05:00:00Z But, quite apart from the environmental cost, is money spent on antimicrobial wipes money well spent? The dirtiest place in your kitchen might surprise you... 2018-02-20T05:00:00Z The technology is a genetically engineered, antimicrobial human skin substitute. Madison-made technology to treat diabetic foot ulcers 2018-02-17T05:00:00Z Natural grass blades have antimicrobial properties that kill bacteria, Miller said. Bills about elephants, artificial turf, unspecified gender 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z Cooperation among academia, industry and bipartisan congressional support is imperative to stimulate innovative antimicrobials. Opinion | Developers of antibiotics urgently need government help 2018-02-28T05:00:00Z This is the first published demonstration of the killing of such persisters, notes Bob Hancock, a microbiologist at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, whose team is also developing antimicrobial peptides. A powerful new weapon against drug-resistant bacteria was inspired by the human body 2018-01-10T05:00:00Z G20 health ministers in Berlin called for a faster response to global health risks, such as infectious disease outbreaks and antimicrobial resistance. The year's top development stories: 2017 in review 2017-12-25T05:00:00Z To demonstrate the generalizability of our approach, we used it to identify several commensal organisms that induce intestinal expression of an antimicrobial peptide. Moving beyond microbiome-wide associations to causal microbe identification 2017-12-05T05:00:00Z Meetings between scientists and stakeholders from both the vaccine and the antimicrobial communities should be promoted and funded to enable discussion of an integrated strategy to target AMR. Deploy vaccines to fight superbugs Medically important antimicrobials accounted for 60 percent of the domestic sales of all antimicrobials approved for use in farm animals in 2016, the agency said. Antibiotics Sales for Use in U.S. Farms Animals Dropping for First Time 2017-12-08T05:00:00Z Cutaneous Na+ storage strengthens the antimicrobial barrier function of the skin and boosts macrophage-driven host defense. Salt-responsive gut commensal modulates TH17 axis and disease 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z Using antimicrobial medicines on farm animals is one of the leading causes of the rise of superbugs, resistant to all but the strongest antibiotics. Farmers must stop antibiotics use in animals due to human health risk, warns WHO 2017-11-07T05:00:00Z The topic listed on the calendar for the meeting was, “Importance of EPA to the antimicrobial and chemical industry and the need for greater transparency and opportunities for stakeholder engagement.” EPA’s Pruitt and staff to attend chemical industry meeting at luxury resort next week 2017-11-02T04:00:00Z And a 1997 study in The Lancet showed that on the skin, nitrite in saliva is converted to nitric oxide, which is antimicrobial. How Dog and Cat 'Kisses' Can Turn Deadly 2017-10-24T04:00:00Z As Laufer tells the possibly apocryphal tale, thieves who made a habit of looting plague-ridden areas protected themselves from infection by using masks containing vinegar and herbs with antimicrobial properties. An Anarchist Is Teaching Patients to Make Their Own Medications 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z With antimicrobial resistance becoming a real threat in routine surgery, it is salutary to contemplate the early Victorian operating theatre. Health: The war on germs : Nature : Nature Research 2017-10-03T04:00:00Z A: Last year, the O’Neill Review, a report on antimicrobial resistance, proposed a cap of 50 milligram of antimicrobials per year per kilogram of animal product. Are antibiotics turning livestock into superbug factories? 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z Plenty of companies offer solutions — like bacteria-killing baths for sponges, water-repellent surfaces or antimicrobial materials. We Need to Talk Some More About Your Dirty Sponges 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z Today, she’s back in her native Kenya as a postdoctoral researcher, leading a multinational research effort to understand the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. The world needs more people with graduate degrees | Provided By Washington State University 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z Researchers say treatments could be developed based on antimicrobial peptides that occur naturally in the immune systems of humans and animals. 'Exciting discovery' in common cold cure search - BBC News 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z Sea World veterinarians treated her with antimicrobials and antibiotics, even attempting to feed the whale by hand. Sea World’s Last Captive-Born Baby Orca Dies 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z If we are serious about antimicrobial resistance, we need more ambitious policies. Are antibiotics turning livestock into superbug factories? 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z It’s used to preserve foods and beverages, which it does by acting as an antioxidant and antimicrobial. Myths about Sulfites and Wine 2017-07-15T04:00:00Z No other animal’s blood has such powerful antimicrobial properties, and scientists still aren’t able to reproduce it in a lab. This creature has 10 eyes, legs that chew and blood that saved your life 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z The team synthesised antimicrobial peptides found in pigs and sheep, and assessed their impact on lung cells infected with rhinovirus. 'Exciting discovery' in common cold cure search - BBC News 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z At the same time, the agency said, there were questions about possible long-term harm from the antimicrobial chemicals. Scientists urge tighter scrutiny of germ-fighting chemicals 2017-07-04T04:00:00Z The compound is an antimicrobial chemical approved for cleaning food-processing equipment, it said. Huge recall of rawhide dog chew gets a lot bigger 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z She received seven months of intensive antimicrobial treatment — including drugs that were antifungal agents not recommended for treating Lyme disease — but her weakness worsened. Dangerous unproven treatments for ‘chronic Lyme disease’ are on the rise 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z The compound is an antimicrobial chemical approved for cleaning food-processing equipment, it says. Huge recall of rawhide dog chews 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z Its mission includes tackling antimicrobial resistance, confronting the growing problems of obesity and diabetes, and reducing maternal and infant mortality during childbirth. WHO chooses first African to head the global health agency 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z “We must develop better alternatives and prevent unneeded exposures to antimicrobial chemicals.” Scientists urge tighter scrutiny of germ-fighting chemicals 2017-07-04T04:00:00Z Instead, they use receptors on the outsides of their cells to identify molecules that signal a microbial invasion, and respond by releasing a slew of antimicrobial compounds. Rice plant engineered with a ‘tunable’ immune system could fight multiple diseases at once 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z Huffman points out, for instance, that while we tend to isolate just one molecule for our drugs, animals use plants that produce multiple antimicrobial and antiparasitic substances at once. The Self-Medicating Animal 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z We also suggest that more-specific words such as 'antibiotic' or 'antifungal' are used in preference to 'antimicrobial' when referring to medicines against a specific type of organism. Antibiotic resistance has a language problem 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z Some researchers have come up with a promising new technique to find antimicrobial compounds in soil. How economics killed the antibiotic dream - BBC News 2017-03-05T05:00:00Z Only the strains with antimicrobial activity were able to lower S. aureus levels when applied to people's skin. Microbiome: Skin cream kills pathogen : Nature : Nature Research 2017-02-28T05:00:00Z The agency's aim in listing these 'priority pathogens' is to steer funds towards development of the most crucial antimicrobials. The drug-resistant bacteria that pose the greatest health threats 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z Global estimates are difficult because there is no uniform way to include antimicrobial resistance in causes of death. These 12 superbugs pose the greatest threat to human health, WHO says 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z But, by definition, antimicrobials include medicines that play a crucial part in sustaining current levels of poultry production worldwide by reducing the gut inflammation caused by coccidian parasites. Antibiotic resistance has a language problem 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z Compared with bees that lacked gut microbes, insects with bacteria made 28 times more apidaecin — an antimicrobial protein that protects against invading pathogens but doesn't seem to affect the gut bacteria. Microbiology: Gut bacteria boost bee immunity : Nature : Nature Research 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report said the infection was "resistant to all available antimicrobial drugs". Bug resistant to all antibiotics kills woman - BBC News 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z So the first issue also contains work on the effect of international trade on biodiversity and on the evolution of antimicrobial resistance. Announcement: Nature launches five new journals for 2017 2017-01-10T05:00:00Z In September, global leaders gathered at the U.N. headquarters in New York City for a high-level meeting on antimicrobial resistance, and many leaders promised their countries would address the problem. Farm Animals Are Now Resistant to a Last-Resort Antibiotic 2016-12-05T05:00:00Z It is treated with a course of antimicrobial drugs. Health officials confirm case of tuberculosis in Omaha 2016-11-30T05:00:00Z They are made up of three layers: an external nylon layer; a moisture-wicking, antimicrobial, absorbent and leakproof gusset; and an inner layer of cotton. Options for Periods Include Cups and Special Underwear 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z The patented fabric has carbon channels and antimicrobial characteristics to reduce odor and static, and a treatment to repel stains. Precision Fabrics creates first sheets to prevent bed sores 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z She envisions using such drugs as prophylactics in surgeries with a high infection risk, or in combination with other antimicrobials if a serious infection is already established. Could Ancient Remedies Hold the Answer to the Looming Antibiotics Crisis? 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z Copper compounds were often used as antimicrobial agents in medicines until the discovery of antibiotics. Copper Doorknobs as Germ Assassins 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z Collaboration between the two countries has grown steadily in recent years, particularly in areas of common interest, such as food security, energy and antimicrobial research. UK researchers tap into China's scientific powerhouse - BBC News 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z “The misuse of antimicrobials, including their underuse and overuse, is causing these fragile medicines to fail,” she said. World Leaders Agree at U.N. on Steps to Curb Rising Drug Resistance 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z Participants welcomed what everyone agreed was long overdue attention to antimicrobial resistance. Gonorrhea is more dangerous than ever as resistance to antibiotics grows 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z The story of the malaria drug artemisinin is one of the most compelling testaments to the antimicrobial power of plants. Could Ancient Remedies Hold the Answer to the Looming Antibiotics Crisis? 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z After hospitals were forced to close in Ghana because of superbug threats, Ghana’s health minister co-sponsored a forum on antimicrobial resistance four years ago. The world’s leaders are finally holding a summit on superbugs 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z “The updated policy language was confusing and regressive, stating that, ‘Suppliers should only administer antibiotics and antimicrobials to animals for the control and treatment of disease’,” said the new report. Burger King and KFC called out for lagging behind on antibiotic-free meat 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z There’s an incredible woman, Ellie Lobell, who has pioneered research into the use of bee venoms for Lyme disease because bee venoms contain potent antimicrobials. Venomous Animals Kill in Horrible Ways—And Also Cure At a fundamental level, antimicrobial resistance is a public health failure, some experts said. Gonorrhea is more dangerous than ever as resistance to antibiotics grows 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, the U.N. will host a meeting focusing on antimicrobial resistance in an effort to woo political commitments from countries. For Obama and Ban, a Somber U.N. Farewell 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z The UN resolution on antimicrobial resistance should commit governments and international organizations to concerted and verifiable action, adapted locally as necessary. Wellcome Trust: Report released on antibiotic resistance : Nature : Nature Research 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z The antimicrobial triclosan was first used by surgeons to sterilize hands before operating. Why Your Toothpaste Still Has Triclosan 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z New classes of antimicrobial drugs are unlikely to become widely available any time soon1; if and when they do, bacteria, viruses and other microbes will again evolve resistance3. Use antimicrobials wisely 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z When bacteria become resistant to triclosan, they may also become resistant to several other antimicrobials, according to a 2014 literature review in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. The FDA has banned antibacterial soap ingredients that were useless in the first place 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Dr Janet Woodcock, director of the FDA’s center for evaluation and research, said that certain antimicrobial soaps may not actually serve any health benefits at all. Antibacterial soaps banned in US amid claims they do 'more harm than good' 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Global antimicrobial resistance will be on the table for discussion at the G-20 summit in Hangzhou, China, this week. China tackles antimicrobial resistance 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z Stannous fluoride is an antimicrobial that also helps rebuild tooth enamel. Why Your Toothpaste Still Has Triclosan 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z Because the level of ignorance about the calamity that is antimicrobial resistance is staggering. Use antimicrobials wisely 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z National and hospital programs that emphasize antibiotic stewardship, the process of using drugs conservatively, “haven’t really looked at topical antimicrobials,” he said. Newest Superbug Has Been in U.S. Longer Than Thought 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z Sherrill said the antimicrobial and water-repellent features are a first for the team. Charlotte company helps protect Olympic rowers 2016-08-07T04:00:00Z The country accounts for half the world’s annual antimicrobial drug consumption. China tackles antimicrobial resistance 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z Now there’s an alternative: an antimicrobial liquid that can be brushed on cavities to stop tooth decay — painlessly. A Cavity-Fighting Liquid Lets Kids Avoid Dentists’ Drills 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z Such exchange happens in Europe for resistant human bloodstream infections, and human and veterinary antimicrobial consumption. Use antimicrobials wisely 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z They also secrete IL-22, which initiates an antimicrobial programme as well as barrier fortification in epithelial cells. The microbiome and innate immunity : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z “I mean literally a lot of your socks are antimicrobial because you wear them and they don’t smell.” Charlotte company helps protect Olympic rowers 2016-08-07T04:00:00Z Consumers and farmers also demand quick and easy access to antimicrobials and use them too frequently, rendering the drugs less useful. China tackles antimicrobial resistance 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z And the bill includes $50 million in new spending for a federal initiative to combat antimicrobial resistance. NIH gets $2 billion boost in Senate spending bill 2016-06-07T04:00:00Z A particularly worrying issue that is not confined to the use of antimicrobials in food production is the international spread of resistance genes, especially those conferring resistance to many drugs of 'last resort'. Use antimicrobials wisely 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z Intestinal epithelial cells use the recognition of microbial-cell components and metabolites to adjust their antimicrobial programme and metabolic homeostasis. The microbiome and innate immunity : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z As a result, the agency plans to start funding state health departments this fall to do improved testing for antimicrobial resistance. Behind the scenes of a U.S. superbug discovery that made headlines around the world 2016-06-06T04:00:00Z Further, there may be synergy between passive or vaccine-induced antibodies and antimicrobials in treating and preventing superbug infections. We need a broad approach to confronting superbugs 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z A review commissioned by the British government and published last week said a reward of between $1 billion and $1.5 billion should be paid for any successful new antimicrobial medicine brought to market. G7 told to act on antibiotics as dreaded superbug hits U.S. 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z "It wouldn't be a stretch to say that we are towards the end of effective antimicrobial therapy for antibiotic resistant bacteria." Infections resist 'last antibiotic' in US - BBC News 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z Intestinal epithelial cells use the recognition of microbial-cell components and metabolites to adjust their antimicrobial programme and metabolic homeostasis. The microbiome and innate immunity : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z The experts call for a two-tiered approach: Lower the use of available antimicrobials and increase the supply by stimulating the development of new ones. Long-awaited report outlines how to fight antimicrobial resistance—and how to pay for it 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z British biologist Alexander Fleming discovers a mould that kills bacteria, leading to the development of penicillin and other antimicrobials. Transit time : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z But perhaps the most alternative of antimicrobial sources under the team's microscope are marine sponges found off the Swansea coast. Tea, honey, hops and sponges: The antibacterials hunt - BBC News 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z Examples included new security and peacekeeping dialogues, a new fund on antimicrobial resistance, and co-operation on Syria, Iran and North Korea, he said. UK steel: Hammond urges Chinese minister over production - BBC News 2016-04-09T04:00:00Z They also secrete IL-22, which initiates an antimicrobial programme as well as barrier fortification in epithelial cells. The microbiome and innate immunity : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z The authors also advocate a worldwide campaign to educate people about the dangers of resistance to keep patients from demanding antimicrobial drugs and doctors from prescribing them—an idea Laxminarayan endorses. Long-awaited report outlines how to fight antimicrobial resistance—and how to pay for it 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z The beetles apply antimicrobial secretions to suppress bacterial and fungal growth on carcasses they bury. Beetle's chemical signal tells mate, 'Honey, I'm not in the mood' 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z They are all among the natural products Welsh scientists are targeting in the hunt for sources of new antimicrobials. Tea, honey, hops and sponges: The antibacterials hunt - BBC News 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z In addition, the ingested toxins may well have an antimicrobial, anti-parasitic effect, helping parrots to fend off disease. Parrots Are a Lot More Than ‘Pretty Bird’ 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z The donated socks feature reinforced seams for added durability, dark colors that show less wear and an antimicrobial treatment that prevents odors and germs. Selling High-End Socks by Giving Them Away 2016-03-19T04:00:00Z These are just three conclusions from a widely anticipated report on how to tackle the spread of antimicrobial resistance, which was published today. Long-awaited report outlines how to fight antimicrobial resistance—and how to pay for it 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z They argue in the editorial that antimicrobial drugs might help stop the progression of dementia. Experts Say There’s a Herpes-Alzheimer's Link 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z "It's quite early days in our research but we have been able to find several potential anti-bacterial molecules and to test them against existing antimicrobial agents," Dr White explained. Tea, honey, hops and sponges: The antibacterials hunt - BBC News 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z “It’s possible that at some point in time there was a real benefit to adding antimicrobials to feed,” says Silbergeld. In-N-Out Burger beefs up its promise of antibiotic-free meat 2016-03-05T05:00:00Z Deodorant is designed to kill those odor-making bacteria, so it usually contains antimicrobial agents or ethanol. Deodorant and Antiperspirant Mess With Your Microbes 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z The report’s authors contend the economic case for tackling antimicrobial resistance is strong. Long-awaited report outlines how to fight antimicrobial resistance—and how to pay for it 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z The second is by secreting antimicrobial molecules that kill potentially dangerous pathogens. Why bingeing on health foods won’t boost your immune system 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z “Add to these problems the that B. pseudomallei is most susceptible to extremely expensive antimicrobials and it is possible that the proper therapy would not be available even if the diagnosis was made,” Speert says. Wake-up call for obscure but deadly infection 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z And silicone was chosen for its antimicrobial properties. High-Design Housecleaning Tools: Do They Actually Work? 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z Backcountry.com also sold socks mislabeled as bamboo, similarly touting their antimicrobial properties, the agency said. FTC socks retailers with penalties for labeling rayon fabric as bamboo 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z His lab depends on the product to identify new antimicrobial compounds in soil bacteria. Lab staple agar hit by seaweed shortage 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z The Roche spokesman said that antimicrobial resistance remained a major threat to public health and Roche would continues to focus on this unmet medical need as part of its infectious disease research and development strategy. Roche pulls out of 'superbug' antibiotic project 2015-11-29T05:00:00Z Mint is also thought to have antimicrobial effects and antiviral effects, and is a soothing herb with unique flavor for cooking and for drinks. The 50 (New) Healthiest Foods of All Time—With Recipes 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z Each pair is washable, reusable and equipped with four layers of moisture-wicking, antimicrobial fabric. The 25 Best Inventions of 2015 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z "The findings ... point to the urgent need to improve understanding around antibiotic resistance," said Keiji Fukuda, the WHO's special representative for antimicrobial resistance. Misunderstanding of Antibiotics Fuels Superbug Threat, WHO Says 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z “Most casual, and some very informed, observers automatically think the main part of the problem is getting new drugs,” said economist Jim O’Neill, who is running a review on antimicrobial resistance for the U.K. government. New Diagnostic Tools Emerge in War Against Superbugs 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z "Beyond the terrible human cost, if we fail to act now, antimicrobial resistance is also expected to cost the world economy $100tn a year by 2050," the letter added. AstraZeneca joins with pharmaceutical bodies to urge new antibiotics funding - BBC News 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z Such measures along with efforts to promote appropriate use of antimicrobials will be key in reducing spread of CRE, she concluded. Kids at Growing Risk of Deadly 'Superbug' Infection: Study 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z And he skates over structural problems in the pharmaceutical industry: we urge pharma to develop antimicrobials while simultaneously planning to limit their use drastically. Bacteriology: Pathogens in perspective : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2015-10-20T04:00:00Z Q: At the G7 meeting of health ministers, you talked not only about Ebola but also about antimicrobial resistance. In wake of Ebola epidemic, Margaret Chan wants countries to put their money where their mouth is 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z In infectious diseases, genetic variation can affect a pathogen's sensitivity to antimicrobial drugs1. Pharmacogenomics in the clinic : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z Therapeutic rinses with ingredients like antimicrobial agents and fluoride, on the other hand, can actually help reduce gingivitis, cavities, plaque, and bad breath. 20 Mistakes You're Making With Your Teeth 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z You’d freeze your feces, which are roughly half microbes, and when your microbiome became corrupted or was depleted with antimicrobials, you could “reinstall” it from a backup copy. Should We Bank Our Own Stool? 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Triclosan is widely known for its antimicrobial properties, and was first introduced in hospital scrub soap in the 1970s. Antibacterial Soap Has Poor Killing Power 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Science spoke to Chan on 10 October here, where she talked about the lessons from Ebola and the dangers of antimicrobial resistance at a meeting of the G7 health ministers. In wake of Ebola epidemic, Margaret Chan wants countries to put their money where their mouth is 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport installed drinking fountains retrofitted with antimicrobial copper surfaces. The bacteria-fighting super element making a return to hospitals: Copper 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z In addition, animal studies link a chemical in antimicrobial soaps called triclosan to cancer and liver fibrosis, and researchers say the mechanisms are also relevant in humans. 12 'Healthy' Swaps That Can Backfire 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z It may be one way to prevent infections and some percentage of lifelong, chronic diseases, not with fancy drugs or expensive procedures, but simply by restoring, after antimicrobial disturbances, the microbes we already carry. Should We Bank Our Own Stool? 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides more information on antimicrobial resistance. New Antibiotics May One Day Beat Superbugs 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z The economist Jim O'Neill is heading a review into antimicrobial resistance - which is looking not just at bacterial diseases, but parasitic and viral infections like malaria and HIV too. Why antibiotics are precious - BBC News 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z Olympic Committee’s flagship training center uses custom dumbbells with antimicrobial copper grips. The bacteria-fighting super element making a return to hospitals: Copper 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z Recognising that silver is an effective antimicrobial, Theresa Dankovich from Carnegie Mellon University used the idea to launch the concept of a book that could both encourage proper sanitation practices and purify water. "Drinkable book" turns dirty water clean for a thirsty world 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z Typically, the plague isn’t deadly if properly treated with antibiotics and antimicrobials. The Plague Claims One Life in Colorado 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z "The mainstay of treatment is an antifungal, antimicrobial medicine called amphotericin," he said. Climate Change May Be Pushing 'Brain-Eating' Amoeba to Northern Lakes 2015-07-24T04:00:00Z They work in teams of four — two students from each country — on projects such as screening maggots for antimicrobial compounds. Reading, writing and high-energy physics 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z The average cost to outfit a hospital room with antimicrobial copper items is about $5,000, Linden said. The bacteria-fighting super element making a return to hospitals: Copper 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z Acids in hops provide the bitter balance to beer’s malt sweetness, act as an antimicrobial and preservative agent, and lend scents to it — ranging from bright and citrusy to deep and earthy. How to find, drink and savor L.A.'s best craft beer 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z According to the company website, Qore is a developer and distributor of antimicrobial hand purifiers that last 24 hours. Company to relocate to Glade Spring, bringing 140 jobs 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z Kim Lewis, who directs the antimicrobial discovery centre at Northeastern University, US, is unconvinced the project will hit upon a new major class of antimicrobial. Chemists Crowdsource New Compounds to Speed Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z To help slow the emergence of bacteria resistant to antibiotics we need to reduce our dependence on antimicrobial drugs and drastically cut their misuse and overuse in humans and animals, say experts. Is it time for an antibiotic-free label on our food? 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z "Lavender also appears to have some antimicrobial effects that could explain some of the folk and traditional uses for other conditions," says Lio. Lavender harvest may also be a season of healing power 2015-06-06T04:00:00Z "The problem is that all use of antimicrobials, in humans and animals alike, generally contributes to the development of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, considered a global threat to public health," Taylor and his colleagues said. FDA Puts Antibiotics for Food Animals Under Vet's Supervision 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z Metals such as copper and silver are the oldest antimicrobials. Antibiotic alternatives rev up bacterial arms race 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z Recent studies concluded that without action to check antimicrobial resistance, superbugs would cause the deaths of 10 million people a year. Your Tuesday Briefing 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z Last year, Mr O'Neill, former chief economist at investment bank Goldman Sachs, was given the unusual role of heading up a government-backed commission looking into antimicrobial resistance. How should the fight against drug resistance be funded? - BBC News 2015-05-02T04:00:00Z For example, engineers may now tailor their products to keep dead bacteria around, fortifying their antimicrobial powers and keeping germs at bay. Silver turns bacteria into deadly zombies 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z Many antibiotics and other antimicrobials are readily available over-the-counter. WHO: Countries Ill-prepared For Superbugs' Growing Resistance 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z The draft also emphasizes the need for new antibiotics, establishes a specialized approval pathway, and increases Medicare reimbursement for much-needed antimicrobials—a possible revenue incentive for drug developers. New version of cures bill recommends $10 billion boost for NIH 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z "The one area where there's a major disconnect between evidence and practice is antimicrobial stewardship, or limiting antibiotics to use only when necessary. This is a real opportunity for improvement," Saint concluded. Half of U.S. Hospitals Could Do More to Prevent Serious Infections, Study Finds 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, in densely-populated countries like India that are particularly prone to multiple infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance is taking an increasingly savage toll. How should the fight against drug resistance be funded? - BBC News 2015-05-02T04:00:00Z "Many more countries must ... step up" with comprehensive strategies to "prevent the misuse of antibiotics and reduce spread of antimicrobial resistance", the WHO report said. Most Countries Woefully Unprepared to Fight Resistant Superbugs 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z Viruses and parasites are showing growing resistance to antimicrobials among as well, and countries are ill-equipped to deal with this. WHO: Countries Ill-prepared For Superbugs' Growing Resistance 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z He argued similar action was now needed to cut antimicrobial resistance. Scientists call for action on resistance to antibiotics - BBC News 2015-04-26T04:00:00Z When an investor asked whether there was competition for the projects, Mr. Rink said AbTech was in a “unique position” because of its antimicrobial technology. With Dean Skelos’s Son Aboard, AbTech Seemed Confident in Bid for Nassau County Contract 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z But antimicrobial soaps containing triclosan may also be contributing to the appearance of these heartier organisms outside of healthcare settings, she says. You Asked: Should I Use Antibacterial Soap? 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z |
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