AntibioticResistance
Recent studies prove the ancient practice of nasal irrigation is effective at fighting the common cold
Recent studies prove the ancient practice of nasal irrigation is effective at fighting the common cold Nasal saline irrigation has been shown to be effective in fighting the common cold, reducing its duration by approximately two days, and preventing the spread of illness. The practice involves bathing the nasal cavity in a saltwater solution, which […]
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Heart drug kills dangerous antibiotic resistant bacteria
Heart drug kills dangerous antibiotic resistant bacteria Fendiline, a heart drug previously used to treat arrhythmia, has been found to selectively kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The researchers identified a specific weakness in the lipoprotein trafficking pathway of the bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii, which is weakened in resistant bacteria. The study employed an entirely new strategy to target […]
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Deadly Salmonella in cows is on the rise globally
Deadly Salmonella in cows is on the rise globally Salmonella Dublin, a deadly disease affecting cows globally, has seen a rise in recent years, with infection rates increasing to 18% in the US and 60% in the UK. The economic impact of Salmonella Dublin on Danish dairy farms over a 10-year period was studied, revealing […]
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Plastic exposure may be making bacteria resistant to drugs
Plastic exposure may be making bacteria resistant to drugs Microplastics could be fueling antibiotic resistance, according to new research. Microplastics—tiny shards of plastic debris—are all over the planet. They have made their way up food chains, accumulated in oceans, clustered in clouds and on mountains, and been found inside our bodies at alarming rates. Scientists […]
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