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ANTIBIOTIC NEWS
An ENT wants you to know of these hidden risks of using earphones during the rains: 'While it is tricky to catch...'
September 14, 2025 10:36 pm
Earphones block airflow in the ear canal creating a warm and moist environment where germs thrive
Painkiller use with antibiotics may increase bacterial resistance: Study
August 30, 2025 1:30 pm
Revealing how common non-antibiotics are contributing to antibiotic resistance, the study "is a clear reminder that we need to carefully consider the risks of using multiple medications
FSSAI tightens antibiotic limits in food to combat rising threat of superbugs and antimicrobial resistance
November 04, 2024 5:50 pm
Evidence from countries that have already implemented bans on antibiotics as growth promoters, such as Denmark and the Netherlands, shows promising results
UPSC Issue at a Glance | Antimicrobial Resistance and India
October 25, 2024 7:33 pm
A groundbreaking new study published in the Lancet warns that antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) pathogens could kill over 39 million people by 2050. What is AMR? Why is it a global concern?
Do I need that antibiotic?
May 21, 2024 6:00 pm
In recent years, U.S. health experts have recommended being more conservative in prescribing antibiotics for common situations, like for treating acne or preventing infections from dental procedures.
A Kerala family health centre becomes nation’s first antibiotic-smart hospital
November 24, 2023 4:47 pm
Health Minister Veena George said that the FHC at Kakkodi in Kozhikode district has met all parameters mentioned in the guidelines to control excessive use of antibiotics
In a rare case, woman diagnosed with black hairy tongue; know the causes, treatment
May 16, 2023 4:35 pm
A black hairy tongue is a benign reversible condition that gives a dark and furry appearance.
Antibiotics can weaken flu defences, says new study
July 06, 2019 4:07 pm
The research, published in the journal Cell Reports, discovered that signals from gut bacteria help to maintain a first line of defence in the lining of the lung.
A common class of antibiotics may increase nerve damage risk, says study
May 15, 2019 4:48 pm
The study, published in the journal JAMA Neurology, found that current use of systemic fluoroquinolone antibiotics appeared to increase the risk of peripheral neuropathy by 47 per cent, causing an additional 2.4 cases per 10,000 patients per year of treatment.
Antibiotic use may up heart attack, stroke risk in women
April 27, 2019 9:59 am
The possible reason why antibiotic use is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease is because antibiotics alter the balance of the micro-environment in the gut, researchers said.
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