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India's First Homegrown Antibiotic Zaynich Gets US FDA Approval; Here's What You Need To Know About The Drug
Zaynich is a novel injectable antibiotic developed to treat serious bacterial infections, especially complicated urinary tract infections. It is a combination of two components; cefepime, a fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, and zidebactam, a new molecule developed by Wockhardt.
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Socioeconomic Disparities Could Be Major Predictors Of Antimicrobial Resistance: Study
Researchers said that reducing antibiotic consumption alone will be insufficient and that governments should prioritise structural public health interventions, including improving nutritional status, reducing overcrowding and strengthening health equity in high-risk areas.
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7 Things A Fortis Gastroenterologist Does To Keep His Gut Healthy
Digestion begins much before food reaches the stomach. The process starts in the mouth during what doctors call the "cephalic phase" of digestion.
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Climate Change Linked To Rising Antibiotic Resistance In Salmonella: The Lancet
An analysis has found that climate change is associated with a 10 per cent increase in antibiotic resistance genes in salmonella bacteria.
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Common Blood Pressure Drug Shows Promise Against Deadly Superbug MRSA, Study Finds
The team is now working to develop chemically modified versions of the drug that may prove even more effective and carry fewer side effects.
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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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Researchers Find Concerning Antibiotic Resistance Genes In Newborns Just Hours After Birth
The researchers presented data from 105 newborns admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit within the first 72 hours of life.
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Diarrhea Due To Antibiotics: Should You Stop The Course Midway? Doctor Answers
If side effects like diarrhea are severe, it's important to consult your doctor for guidance. They may adjust the medication or suggest ways to manage the side effects.
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Antibiotic Aftermath: 5 Science-Backed Ways To 'Reseed' Your Gut Bacteria
Your gut microbiome requires a specific proportion of good bacteria to digest food effectively. Here is how taking antibiotics can disrupt your gut bacteria and how you can correct it to restore balance.
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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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A Single Antibiotic Dose May Disrupt Gut Health Even After 4 To 9 Years, Says New Study
If you have ever eaten antibiotics in your lifetime or do so in the future, then you need to know what taking a single antibiotic dose can do to your gut. A new study has the answers to what people have wondered and felt after taking antibiotics.
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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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'Ancient Killer' Typhoid Rapidly Gaining Antibiotic Resistance, Scientists Warn
Drug-resistant typhoid strains are spreading globally, with scientists warning that even last-resort antibiotics may soon fail. Experts say expanding vaccination and investing in new treatments are urgently needed in 2026.
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India's First Homegrown Antibiotic Zaynich Gets US FDA Approval; Here's What You Need To Know About The Drug
Zaynich is a novel injectable antibiotic developed to treat serious bacterial infections, especially complicated urinary tract infections. It is a combination of two components; cefepime, a fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, and zidebactam, a new molecule developed by Wockhardt.
-
Socioeconomic Disparities Could Be Major Predictors Of Antimicrobial Resistance: Study
Researchers said that reducing antibiotic consumption alone will be insufficient and that governments should prioritise structural public health interventions, including improving nutritional status, reducing overcrowding and strengthening health equity in high-risk areas.
-
7 Things A Fortis Gastroenterologist Does To Keep His Gut Healthy
Digestion begins much before food reaches the stomach. The process starts in the mouth during what doctors call the "cephalic phase" of digestion.
-
Climate Change Linked To Rising Antibiotic Resistance In Salmonella: The Lancet
An analysis has found that climate change is associated with a 10 per cent increase in antibiotic resistance genes in salmonella bacteria.
-
Common Blood Pressure Drug Shows Promise Against Deadly Superbug MRSA, Study Finds
The team is now working to develop chemically modified versions of the drug that may prove even more effective and carry fewer side effects.
-
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.
-
Researchers Find Concerning Antibiotic Resistance Genes In Newborns Just Hours After Birth
The researchers presented data from 105 newborns admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit within the first 72 hours of life.
-
Diarrhea Due To Antibiotics: Should You Stop The Course Midway? Doctor Answers
If side effects like diarrhea are severe, it's important to consult your doctor for guidance. They may adjust the medication or suggest ways to manage the side effects.
-
Antibiotic Aftermath: 5 Science-Backed Ways To 'Reseed' Your Gut Bacteria
Your gut microbiome requires a specific proportion of good bacteria to digest food effectively. Here is how taking antibiotics can disrupt your gut bacteria and how you can correct it to restore balance.
-
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.
-
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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A Single Antibiotic Dose May Disrupt Gut Health Even After 4 To 9 Years, Says New Study
If you have ever eaten antibiotics in your lifetime or do so in the future, then you need to know what taking a single antibiotic dose can do to your gut. A new study has the answers to what people have wondered and felt after taking antibiotics.
-
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.
-
'Ancient Killer' Typhoid Rapidly Gaining Antibiotic Resistance, Scientists Warn
Drug-resistant typhoid strains are spreading globally, with scientists warning that even last-resort antibiotics may soon fail. Experts say expanding vaccination and investing in new treatments are urgently needed in 2026.
