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Friday, September 5, 2025
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Topic: superbugs

Life-threatening bloodstream infections 54% costlier to treat when caused by superbugs—ICMR study

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.

Antibiotic Zaynich holds promise of becoming ‘game-changer’ in fight against antimicrobial resistance

Mumbai-based Wockhardt has completed phase 3 clinical trials in nearly 400 patients. Pharma firm looking to file for regulatory approvals in India, US and other countries in 2025.

Killer superbugs mainly emerging from hospitals, not animals & environment—study by Indian, UK scientists

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.

Up to 10.4 lakh deaths in India in 2019 due to antibiotic-resistant superbugs, says Lancet report

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.

Is widespread use of antidepressants fuelling drug resistance in bacteria? Study finds evidence

In their findings published in peer-reviewed journal PNAS, Australian scientists say antidepressants trigger defence mechanisms in bacteria causing them to resist antibiotics.

Infections from superbugs have more than doubled after Covid pandemic, EU agency says

A European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control report said that reported cases of two highly drug-resistant pathogens increased in 2020 and then sharply jumped in 2021.

Scientists are already fighting the next pandemic — superbugs

The spread of SARS-CoV-2 shows just how fast infectious agents can move with human travel. The impact of increasing antibiotic resistance is no different.

Superbugs win another round after pharma giant quits antibiotics battle

The fight against life-threatening infections suffered another blow when one of the world’s biggest drugmakers waved the white flag.

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Giorgio Armani brought a feminine touch to men’s tailoring — and taught them how to suit up

Armani built a multibillion-dollar global brand from something as simple as an unstructured jacket, and broke down the walls between formal and casual.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.