Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) and Pulmobiotics S.L have created the first 'living medicine' to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria growing on the surfaces of medical implants. The researchers created the treatment by removing a common bacteria's ability to…
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Pairing bacteriophages with antibiotics to fight drug-resistant pathogens
Mycobacterium abscessus, a relative of the bacteria that cause tuberculosis and leprosy, is responsible for particularly severe damage to human lungs and can be resistant to many standard antibiotics, making infections extremely challenging to treat. However, there is hope. Bacteria…
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New advice: Antibiotics should not be given to kids as a preventative measure to avoid UTIs
Antibiotics shouldn’t be given to children as a preventative measure to try to avoid another urinary tract infection (UTI) for kids who have already had one infection, as it’s unlikely to prevent another UTI and also contributes to the growing…
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Specially designed hydrogel offers great hope for combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new material that prevents infections in wounds – a specially designed hydrogel, that works against all types of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant ones. The new material offers great hope for combating…
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Delayed antibiotic prescribing is safe and effective for most patients
Delayed antibiotic prescribing is a safe and effective strategy for most patients with respiratory tract infections, finds an analysis of patient data published by The BMJ today. Delayed antibiotic prescribing—also known as ‘just in case prescribing’ – is where patients…
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Clinical trial to test existing antibiotic for treating serious S. aureus infections begins
A clinical trial to test the antibiotic dalbavancin for safety and efficacy in treating complicated Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteremia has begun. The trial will enroll 200 adults hospitalized with complicated S. aureus infection at approximately 20 trial sites around…
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Researchers use Doppler to look inside living cells, track their metabolic activity
Doppler radar improves lives by peeking inside air masses to predict the weather. A Purdue University team is using similar technology to look inside living cells, introducing a method to detect pathogens and treat infections in ways that scientists never…
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Brolene
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. BROLENE® (BRO-leen) propamidine isethionate Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Brolene. It does not contain all the…
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Dalacin T Lotion
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. DALACIN® T Clindamycin phosphate Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about DALACIN T.It does not contain all the available…
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