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Increase in Global Antibiotics Consumption Driven by Income Gains
Shawna Williams | Mar 27, 2018 | 2 min read
A study finds substantial growth in use of the drugs this century, linked to gains in wealth in low- and middle-income countries.
WHO Lists Antibiotic Development Priorities
Tracy Vence | Feb 27, 2017 | 2 min read
The World Health Organization outlines critical-, high-, and medium-priority antibiotic development initiatives, calling on the public and private sectors to invest in additional R&D.
A Drug-Resistant Superbug May Be Stealthily Spreading
Diana Kwon | Jan 17, 2017 | 1 min read
Person-to-person transmission of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in US hospitals may be occurring without symptoms, a new study suggests. 
Superbug Resistant to Every Antibiotic in the U.S. Killed Nevada Woman
Joshua A. Krisch | Jan 15, 2017 | 1 min read
A CDC report concludes that the woman, who died last August, succumbed to a Klebsiella pneumoniae infection that was resistant to 26 different antibiotics.
FDA Bans Triclosan and Other Antibacterials in Consumer Hand Soap
Ben Andrew Henry | Sep 13, 2016 | 1 min read
Manufacturers have not demonstrated the safety or efficacy of 19 antibacterial agents common in hand and body soaps, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
Speaking of Microbiology
Tanya Lewis and Tracy Vence | Jun 21, 2016 | 2 min read
A selection of notable quotes from the American Society for Microbiology’s annual meeting
Nanoscale Defenses
Edward D. Marks and Steven Smith | May 1, 2016 | 10 min read
Coating hospital surfaces, surgical equipment, patient implants, and water-delivery systems with nanoscale patterns and particles could curb the rise of hospital-acquired infections.
Copper Stopper
The Scientist | Apr 30, 2016 | 1 min read
This research found that coating hospital surfaces with copper helped battle microbes and the infections they spread.
Antibiotic Assistants
Ruth Williams | Mar 9, 2016 | 3 min read
Scientists discover compounds that restore antibiotic efficacy against drug-resistant superbugs.  
WHO OKs Plan to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
Tracy Vence | May 27, 2015 | 1 min read
World Health Organization officials endorse a global strategy to combat the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Pharma Firms Comply with New Antibiotics Rules
Rina Shaikh-Lesko | Mar 31, 2014 | 1 min read
Most drug manufacturers agree to follow the Food and Drug Administration’s new labeling guidelines for antibiotics used in farm animals.
Report: Drugs in Farm Feed, Despite Risk
Kerry Grens | Jan 28, 2014 | 2 min read
A new analysis of government studies on animal feed uncovers widespread use of antibiotics, some of which pose risks to human health.
Prove Antibacterials are Safe: FDA
Kerry Grens | Dec 17, 2013 | 2 min read
The Food and Drug Administration is asking companies to produce evidence that their antimicrobial washes do no harm.  
Drug-Resistant TB Underdiagnosed
Kerry Grens | Oct 25, 2013 | 1 min read
At least three-quarters of drug-resistant tuberculosis cases have not been detected, according to the World Health Organization.  
EU Considers Curbing Antibiotic Use
Chris Palmer | Jul 30, 2013 | 2 min read
The European Medicines Agency has recommended that farmers stop using the antibiotic colistin prophylactically, citing human health concerns.
Selling an Anthrax Scare?
Kate Yandell | May 21, 2013 | 2 min read
A US government advisor warned officials of the dangers of antibiotic-resistant anthrax while profiting from antitoxin sales.
Bacterial Exploitation
Ruth Williams | Jul 5, 2012 | 3 min read
Field studies reveal non-virulent bacteria take advantage of their virulent counterparts to get a free pass into their host.
MRSA Found in Antibiotic-free Meat
Hannah Waters | Feb 2, 2012 | 1 min read
Just because meat is labeled “antibiotic-free” doesn’t mean it’s antibiotic-resistant superbug-free.
FDA Curbs Livestock Antibiotics
Tia Ghose | Jan 5, 2012 | 1 min read
The agency has limited the use of antibiotics in farm animals.
Mapping Antibiotic Use and Resistance
Bob Grant | Nov 17, 2011 | 2 min read
New data reveals troubling trends in the pharmaceutical fight against bacteria.
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