The EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended several changes to the way the antibiotic azithromycin is used in the EU, including the removal of certain indications. The recommendations aim to optimize the use of the antibiotic and minimize the development of antimicrobial resistance, CHMP said. CHMP’s review and re-evaluation of … Read more
The search for a solution to antimicrobial resistance found something. And researchers found it in a true “it’s always the last place you look” location. Australian oysters. Or more specifically, Australian oyster blood. We know antimicrobial resistance claims at least 1 million lives each year, and experts suspect that number to double by 2050. To … Read more
Common ingredients in disinfectant wipes are linked to health harm and can contribute to … [+] antimicrobial resistance. According to the CDC, cleaning surfaces with plain soap and water gets rid of most germs, including SARS-CoV-2. getty Though already popular, the Covid-19 pandemic skyrocketed the demand for disinfectant wipes. Masking and vaccines were contentious along … Read more