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UK and Russian researchers join forces against AMR
Two of the key organisations in the UK and Russia leading efforts to combat the global problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) have announced a formal agreement to work together.
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New research into old antibiotic unearths potential improved TB drug
A study by the University of Warwick and the Francis Crick Institute has enabled a deeper understanding of the mechanism of action of antibiotic drug, D-cycloserine, which holds promise for future TB treatment.
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Glatiramer acetate found to fight multi-resistant bacteria
Glatiramer acetate, a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis, has been found to have an effect on drug-resistant bacteria...
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Albendazole-antibiotic combination shortens therapy for parasitic diseases
Researchers have found a way of reducing the treatment required for lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis from several weeks to seven days...
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Polyphor launches the development of an inhaled antibiotic murepavadin
Polyphor Ltd has announced €5m funding, in order to support and accelerate the development of an inhaled dosage form of murepavadin...
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National Physical Laboratory re-launched to improve access to health innovations
NPL's new approach informed by government priorities, consultancy with industry and the NHS, and a century of expertise, will see it focus on some of the world’s biggest health challenges, from supporting the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and dementia, to reducing attrition rates in drug development, to creating new…
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Superbug squashed by super-team of antibiotics
Researchers have found that a novel combination of antibiotics that was able to kill E. coli carrying mcr-1 and ndm-5 genes within 24 hours...
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Drug-delivering micromotors treat bacterial infection in the stomach
Nanoengineers have developed micromotors to treat a bacterial infection in the stomach...
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C difficile infections market to hit $1.7bn by 2026
GlobalData latest report states that the major drivers of this growth include the projected launch of prophylactic options for the prevention of Clostridium difficile infections...
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Antibiotic from bacteria found on Kenyan ant could help beat MRSA
A new antibiotic, produced by bacteria found on a species of African ant, is very potent against antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’ like MRSA according to scientists.
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Antibiotic therapy for nearly 1 in 4 adults with pneumonia does not work
22 May 2017 | By Niamh Marriott, Junior Editor
Approximately one in four adults prescribed an antibiotic in an outpatient setting for community-acquired pneumonia does not respond to treatment...
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SpeeDx and Thermo Fisher Scientific announce strategic partnership for FDA clearance of molecular diagnostic test
ResistancePlus™ MG Test would bring disease and antibiotic resistance testing for potential “superbug”...
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Protein targeting antibiotics bring new hope against multi-drug resistance
27 April 2017 | By Niamh Marriott, Junior Editor
Polyphor presented promising data for their novel class of antibiotics, the Outer Membrane Protein Targeting Antibiotics (OMPTA)...
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A is for Antibiotics
14 November 2016 | By Niamh Louise Marriott, Digital Content Producer
A is for Antibiotics - the first instalment of our daily pharmaceutical alphabet bringing you up to date with all the latest news and research on the subject of antibiotics.
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MicuRx’S Phase III MRSA antibiotic trial to support Chinese NDA filing
20 October 2016 | By Niamh Louise Marriott, Digital Content Producer
The recent $55M Series C financing will allow MicuRx to complete this Phase 3 study, and at a vital time with antibiotic resistance at an all time high...
