Page 4 - Antibiotics

Antibody stops responding to virus over time: Covid vaccine under scrutiny

The study suggests that antibodies, a marker of exposure to the coronavirus, may not be lasting in all people

Human antibody that may limit the spread of coronavirus identified

The Covid-19 pandemic has spread rapidly across the globe infecting more than 3.3 million people worldwide

Antibiotic sales drive domestic pharma mkt down 11.2% in lockdown-hit April

Sale of anti-infectives (11% of domestic pharma market) fell by 21.5%, while gynaecological and dermatological drugs fell by about 23%

Shot in the arm: Pharma sales clock double-digit growth in February

Amid Coronavirus fears, sales of antibiotics, paracetamol, and respiratory drugs see a spike

Coronavirus scare: India may soon run short of antibiotics, diabetes drugs

Pharmaceutical firms seek nod to produce raw material locally

Over-prescribing antibiotics hurting children in poor countries: Lancet

The researchers, including those from Harvard University in the US, said one major factor contributing to this global health crisis is the excessive use of antibiotics worldwide

Govt seeks feedback of industry on antibiotics in updated NLEM

AMR refers to the ability of a bacterium, virus or some other microbe to stop an antibiotic (or antimicrobial) from working against it

Bills for pills: Antibiotics could be govt's next segment for price cap

Centre likely to consider rationalising trade margins

Study reveals 2 out of 3 healthy Indians are resistant to antibiotics

The study points to a rapid spread of antibiotic resistance in the Indian population

Does stomach bacteria ever fully recover from the use of antibiotics?

Anything that disrupts the balance of microorganisms, such as antibiotics, which can kill both "good" and "bad" bacteria, has the potential to cause disease

New antibiotic may protect against neurodegenerative diseases: Study

The study, published in the journal eLife, shows that minocycline prevents this build-up even in older animals with age-impaired stress-response pathways

Scientists unearth hope for new antibiotics

The new compounds appear to interfere with the ability of infectious bacteria to build cell walls

Antibiotics menace: Govt not doing enough to curb sale of unapproved drugs

India is known as the pharmacy of the world, due to its large pharmaceutical industry

Drug resistance: How we keep track if antibiotics are being used properly

We know overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics contribute to resistance, so it's important we monitor antimicrobial use and develop strategies to improve practice

Why you may not need all those days of antibiotics

We've long prescribed antibiotics out of fear and habit, not science

Why you really should take your full course of antibiotics

Taking a proper dose of antibiotics can help in rapid reduction in the number of bacteria causing it

Modified 'superpower' antibiotic to fight superbugs

With these changes, you need less of the drug to have the same effect

Long term antibiotic usage increases risk of cancer-inducing polyps growth

Researchers drew data by monitoring health of 121,700 nurses who were all aged between 30-55

Common antibiotic may help disrupt formation of negative thoughts, fears

PTSD can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event

Govt portal to keep tabs on antibiotics sales

Identity of doctors prescribing any medicine and patients' profiles must be part of the database