Tag: Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic resistant genes found in Kerala mangrove ecosystem
The genes having resistance to antibiotics have been found both in pristine environmental sites and regions affected by human activities...……...
Even educated unaware about proper use of antibiotics: survey
The survey by NCL, Pune found that more than half of the postgraduates it contacted were not aware that there was a red line on the medicine strips and this indicates that it is a prescription drug and its over-the-counter sale is not allowed..............
New study finds antibiotic resistant gene in fresh food samples
The new findings about the presence of bacteria resistant to colistin, an antibiotic of the last resort, in food samples, and insertion of resistant gene in bacteria called Klebsiella pneumoniae were presented on 24th April at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.....
Multinational companies continue to produce unregulated antibiotics in India
The findings from a study highlight serious hurdles for controlling antimicrobial resistance in India, which has among the highest antibiotic consumption rates and sales in the world..............
Indian startups working on rapid tests to checkmate antibiotic resistance
Four research startups with innovative ideas have been selected for research grants to develop such rapid tests.........
“Good to find India well represented in fight against anti-microbial resistance”
Mentioned Mr Daniel Berman, Lead-Longitude Prize, Nesta, UK who besides sharing his views on the Indian bioscience sector also talked about
the steps taken by Nesta to help Indian innovators to speed up their R&D to develop affordable diagnostic solutions. Read his detailed insights........
“Inappropriate use of antibiotics drives its resistance”
Mentioned Dr Sumanth Gandra, Resident Scholar and Fellow, Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP) in a recent interaction with the BioVoice News..........
BioVoice eMag August 2017 Issue-3 Volume-2
BioVoice eMag August 2017 Issue-3 Volume-2:
The ‘August 2017’ edition in its detailed ‘Cover Story’ features the insights from biotech student perception survey conducted by the BioVoice...
South Asia unprepared to address emerging infectious diseases: Experts
Experts indicate South Asia is unprepared to address emerging, epidemic and spreading
endemic pathogens, risking millions of lives and substantial economic potential.....
South-East Asia health ministers meet in Colombo next week
Ahead of the Sixty-ninth WHO Regional Committee meeting, the health ministers of the 11 member countries of WHO.....