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.
In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.
Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
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