Study conducted by 13 organisations found that in govt hospitals, direct median total cost for treating bloodstream infections triggered by antimicrobial-resistant bacteria was Rs 89,377.
Developed by Mumbai-based Wockhardt, it will be available under brand name Miqnaf. Administering it once-a-day for 3 days could be significant in addressing drug-resistant pneumonia.
Study by scientists associated with ICMR, Cambridge University and Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, was published Tuesday in the Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health.
This new proposal, being considered by CDSCO, comes in response to concerns over antimicrobial resistance emerging as a massive public health challenge across the globe, including in India.
India is among signatories to UN declaration on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Despite existing action plan, India reports cases of superbugs—pathogens resistant to multiple antibiotics.
Findings published Tuesday also said that over 39 crore deaths caused directly or indirectly by antibiotic-resistant infections are estimated to occur worldwide by 2050.
AI was used to modify Protegrin-1, an antibiotic found in pigs, to be safe for humans. Development has huge potential for tackling antimicrobial resistance, say microbiologists.
DMK govt accuses Centre of withholding funds, tightening borrowing, unilateral deductions from state accounts. Says Centre's accounting & funding decisions have 'artificially inflated' debt burden.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
This is a global threat and in countries like India where people are just not aware about how abusing anti microbial drugs can lead to this threat of drug resistant bacteria which only makes the society more vulnerable.
As the economy grows, more people will become dependent on such medicines. Generally I don’t promote “alternative treatments” but for simple cough or fever, please stick to Ayurveda.
Btw I have no issues with alternative treatments like Ayurveda but it cannot be the lone option for treating serious illnesses. Ayurveda is a better lifestyle choice than a treatment option.
This is a global threat and in countries like India where people are just not aware about how abusing anti microbial drugs can lead to this threat of drug resistant bacteria which only makes the society more vulnerable.
As the economy grows, more people will become dependent on such medicines. Generally I don’t promote “alternative treatments” but for simple cough or fever, please stick to Ayurveda.
Btw I have no issues with alternative treatments like Ayurveda but it cannot be the lone option for treating serious illnesses. Ayurveda is a better lifestyle choice than a treatment option.