Antibiotic Resistance In India
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Self-Medication Mistakes To Avoid During Dangerous Heatwaves
Doctors warn that self-medicating during heatwaves may worsen dehydration, kidney stress, and heat illness. Here are the common medication mistakes people make during extreme summer temperatures and why they can be risky.
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Antibiotic Resistance vs Antibiotic Tolerance: Why Knowing The Difference Matters
Antibiotic resistance and antibiotic tolerance have their distinct effect on your system. Knowing their differences is key to understanding how careful you need to be with antibiotics.
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Fake Weight Loss Injections Are Flooding The Market; Doctors Warn Patients Of Serious Health Risks
Fake weight loss injections are flooding the market, posing serious health risks. Dr Ravi Malik and Dr Shilpa Bhatte explain in depth about the prevalence of fake weight loss injections and how to safeguard yourself.
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No More 3-Day Wait? New Same-Day UTI Test May Provide Instant Relief For Millions
A same-day urinary tract infection (UTI) test is being developed to provide relief to millions of people dealing with this infection. Here is what you need to know about UTIs and how this new innovation could impact UTI treatment.
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Antibiotic Resistance Tied To Soil Dryness, New Study Shows
Soil dryness from drought can increase the amount of natural antibiotics and promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to an analysis.
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Antibiotic Resistance Is Responsible For 87% Of India's Typhoid Economic Burden: Lancet Study
Antibiotic-resistant typhoid infections accounted for at least 87 per cent of India's disease-related economic burden in 2023, according to a study in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia.
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What Happens If You Stop Taking Antibiotics In The Middle Of A Course?
It is important that you complete the full course of your antibiotics as it reduces side effects like nausea or allergic reactions and chances of reinfection. However, a lot of people don't adhere to your medications, which can impact your health.
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India's Drains Breeding Superbugs? Study Warns Of Hidden Health Risks
A new study finds India's urban sewage systems are acting as "genetic playgrounds" for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Almost Half Of Antibiotic Prescribing For Surgery Is Inappropriate, New Report Shows
Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing around the time of surgery and long-term prescribing in aged care are among a mixed bag of findings of a recent report into antibiotic use and resistance in Australia.
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Delhi's Toxic Winter Air May Carry Drug-Resistant Superbugs, Study Warns
A study by Jawaharlal Nehru University finds that Delhi's polluted winter air carries high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or superbugs far above safe limits, posing public health risks, especially for vulnerable groups and those with chronic
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AIIMS Director Warns Against The Use Of Over The Counter Antibiotics Amid Rising Antimicrobial Resistance In India
Do not take antibiotics over the counter, without a doctors consultation, said Dr M Srinivas, Director at AIIMS, Delhi, on Monday, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against their misuse.
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Health Experts Applaud PM Modi's Timely Call To Tackle Antibiotic Resistance
Prime Minister Narendra Modis message against the misuse of antibiotics is timely and draws attention to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) -- a very important health concern, said health experts on Monday.
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What Hit India's Health Hardest In 2025? Toxic Cough Syrups, Antibiotic Resistance And More
2025 exposed multiple public-health vulnerabilities in India ranging from contaminated cough syrups and product alerts, a sharp dengue season in several states, extreme-heat impacts, worsening air quality and rising antimicrobial resistance.
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Antimicrobial Resistance: These Are India's Most Overused Antibiotics
Much of the current antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis in India is driven by overuse of common antibiotics like azithromycin, amoxicillin and ofloxacin. Here's what the data shows.
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Over 80% Of Indian Patients Carry Multidrug-Resistant Organisms, Flags Lancet Study
More than 80 per cent of Indian patients carry multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) -- the highest globally, according to an alarming study on Tuesday reflecting the deep antibiotic resistance crisis in the country.
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Self-Medication Mistakes To Avoid During Dangerous Heatwaves
Doctors warn that self-medicating during heatwaves may worsen dehydration, kidney stress, and heat illness. Here are the common medication mistakes people make during extreme summer temperatures and why they can be risky.
-
Antibiotic Resistance vs Antibiotic Tolerance: Why Knowing The Difference Matters
Antibiotic resistance and antibiotic tolerance have their distinct effect on your system. Knowing their differences is key to understanding how careful you need to be with antibiotics.
-
Fake Weight Loss Injections Are Flooding The Market; Doctors Warn Patients Of Serious Health Risks
Fake weight loss injections are flooding the market, posing serious health risks. Dr Ravi Malik and Dr Shilpa Bhatte explain in depth about the prevalence of fake weight loss injections and how to safeguard yourself.
-
No More 3-Day Wait? New Same-Day UTI Test May Provide Instant Relief For Millions
A same-day urinary tract infection (UTI) test is being developed to provide relief to millions of people dealing with this infection. Here is what you need to know about UTIs and how this new innovation could impact UTI treatment.
-
Antibiotic Resistance Tied To Soil Dryness, New Study Shows
Soil dryness from drought can increase the amount of natural antibiotics and promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to an analysis.
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Antibiotic Resistance Is Responsible For 87% Of India's Typhoid Economic Burden: Lancet Study
Antibiotic-resistant typhoid infections accounted for at least 87 per cent of India's disease-related economic burden in 2023, according to a study in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia.
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What Happens If You Stop Taking Antibiotics In The Middle Of A Course?
It is important that you complete the full course of your antibiotics as it reduces side effects like nausea or allergic reactions and chances of reinfection. However, a lot of people don't adhere to your medications, which can impact your health.
-
India's Drains Breeding Superbugs? Study Warns Of Hidden Health Risks
A new study finds India's urban sewage systems are acting as "genetic playgrounds" for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
-
Almost Half Of Antibiotic Prescribing For Surgery Is Inappropriate, New Report Shows
Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing around the time of surgery and long-term prescribing in aged care are among a mixed bag of findings of a recent report into antibiotic use and resistance in Australia.
-
Delhi's Toxic Winter Air May Carry Drug-Resistant Superbugs, Study Warns
A study by Jawaharlal Nehru University finds that Delhi's polluted winter air carries high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or superbugs far above safe limits, posing public health risks, especially for vulnerable groups and those with chronic
-
AIIMS Director Warns Against The Use Of Over The Counter Antibiotics Amid Rising Antimicrobial Resistance In India
Do not take antibiotics over the counter, without a doctors consultation, said Dr M Srinivas, Director at AIIMS, Delhi, on Monday, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against their misuse.
-
Health Experts Applaud PM Modi's Timely Call To Tackle Antibiotic Resistance
Prime Minister Narendra Modis message against the misuse of antibiotics is timely and draws attention to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) -- a very important health concern, said health experts on Monday.
-
What Hit India's Health Hardest In 2025? Toxic Cough Syrups, Antibiotic Resistance And More
2025 exposed multiple public-health vulnerabilities in India ranging from contaminated cough syrups and product alerts, a sharp dengue season in several states, extreme-heat impacts, worsening air quality and rising antimicrobial resistance.
-
Antimicrobial Resistance: These Are India's Most Overused Antibiotics
Much of the current antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis in India is driven by overuse of common antibiotics like azithromycin, amoxicillin and ofloxacin. Here's what the data shows.
-
Over 80% Of Indian Patients Carry Multidrug-Resistant Organisms, Flags Lancet Study
More than 80 per cent of Indian patients carry multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) -- the highest globally, according to an alarming study on Tuesday reflecting the deep antibiotic resistance crisis in the country.
