Invent antibiotics that do not harm healthy bacteria
Illinois: Scientists have created a new antibiotic capable of killing harmful bacteria without harming healthy bacteria. In a study on mice, it was found to be effective against more than…
7 lakh deaths per year in Pakistan due to excessive use of antibiotics
Karachi: Excessive use of antibiotic drugs has become the cause of 7 lakh deaths annually in Pakistan. Experts say that as a result of infections caused by bacteria resistant to…
In Pakistan, 70% of antibiotics are used unnecessarily, experts say
Health experts say that 70% of antibiotics are used unnecessarily in Pakistan. Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference was held in Karachi with the support of National Institute for Health Services Academy. On…
‘Just in case’ antibiotics widely overused during COVID-19, says UN health agency
In an alert, WHO noted that although just eight per cent of hospitalized coronavirus patients also had bacterial infections which can be treated with antibiotics, a staggering three in four…
Antibiotics are also ineffective against bacteria, what is the alternative?
The connection and relationship of human with germs, especially bacteria, is very old. It is a group of microscopic organisms that are found in a single cell or group of…
An alarming increase in the use of antibiotics in Pakistan
The use of antibiotics has increased alarmingly in Pakistan, with a 17% increase in the use of antibiotics in 2022 compared to 2021. According to the federal authorities, antibiotics worth…
The sale of antibiotics without prescription should be stopped: Caretaker Health Minister Sindh
Caretaker Health Minister Sindh Dr. Saad Khalid took notice of the sale of antibiotics without prescription. The spokesperson of the health department says that the chief drug inspector has been…
Antibiotics and human friendly bacteria
Misuse of these medicines can make you prone to many diseases. Photo: File There are billions of tiny animals in the human body… germs, viruses, fungi, protozoa etc. In scientific…
A new chemical discovered in the fruit fly could lead to more antibiotics
A new peptide has been found in fruit flies that can destroy bacteria. Photo: File Illinois: American experts have discovered a natural peptide in a type of fruit fly that…
In poor countries, the indiscriminate use of antibiotics is affecting children
Children’s health is affected by the inappropriate use of antibiotics in poor countries. Photo: File London: In poor and developing countries, children are being prescribed substandard, incorrect and excessive antibiotics.…