New antibiotic compound emerges as strong candidate in the fight against MRSA

Standard Antibiotic Ordering Improves With Electronic Prompts in More Settings

(MedPage Today) -- Computerized prompts recommending standard-spectrum empiric antibiotics for low-risk patients in the hospital with either skin and soft tissue or abdominal infection reduced use of extended-spectrum antibiotics without escalating...

New antibiotic compound emerges as strong candidate in the fight against MRSA

The development of new antibiotics to treat superbugs and other bacterial infections is a global priority, with the rate of infections that cannot be treated with current antibiotics rising and presenting one of the biggest threats to human health.

Hunting for ‘good' viruses in the fight against drug-resistant infections

In a Q&A, Yale’s Benjamin Chan describes the search for viruses that might help fight drug-resistant superbugs — and the hope these products offer to countries grappling with this public health threat.

Cefiderocol Demonstrates Better Outcomes as Empiric or Documented Therapy as Compared to Salvage Therapy

Study shows benefit using antibiotic earlier in clinical care for gram-negative infections.

Antibiotic resistance is a growing challenge for healthcare as superbugs such as MRSA become increasingly resistant to modern drugs. Amid the battle against antibiotic resistance, new research into Epidermicin NI01 may offer hope against MRSA. Developed in collaboration with researchers at the University of Plymouth and Amprologix, the compound offers a promising alternative to conventional treatments, opening up new avenues for treating skin in…

Identification of Common Bacterial Pathogens Causing Skin Lesions and Their Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns in Children and Adults in the Indian Subcontinent: A Scoping Review Protocol

Background Skin and Soft tissue infections (SSTIs) have become a global public health threat especially in the Indian context. Secondary complications from untreated skin lesions makes the patient life miserable and results in serious adverse effects. The main purpose o...