Trial finds over-the-counter nasal sprays could reduce RTIs and antibiotic use
Affecting parts of the body involving breathing, RTIs impact one in five people in England
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Researchers call to reduce repeat antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory tract infections
RTIs account for around 60% of global antibiotic prescribing and are a key driver of AMR
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Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry lays down new antibiotics mission
The challenge of resistant infections will require new antibiotics according to the ABPI
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New study assessing antibiotics for COVID-19 sepsis
It is hoped that findings from the NIHR-funded trial will help better inform treatment decisions
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UK launches world’s first ‘subscription-style’ payment model for antibiotics
The scheme could give NHS patients access to new antibiotics as early as 2022
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‘Weak antibiotic pipeline’ poses threat to AMR fight
Of the 60 products in development, very few seem to show benefit over existing treatments.
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Multiple antibiotic courses linked to pediatric treatment failure
Data showed that those who had been given at least two previous courses were 32% more likely to fail to respond to a subsequent course.
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UK prescribed ‘unnecessarily long courses’ of antibiotics
NICE reviewed a BMJ study and determined that the findings suggest that guidance on antibiotic use is not being implemented as well as it could be in all areas which may lead to antibiotic overuse.
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Robots to help produce new class of antibiotics
The antibiotics, known as class II polyketides, are also naturally produced by soil bacteria and have antimicrobial properties.
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BBC warns of illegal STI drugs being sold online
A BBC reporter has discovered an online trade of illegal drugs for STIs.
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Gov’t launches £10 antimicrobial research competition
The government has launched a £10 million research competition to encourage the development of novel approaches to combating antimicrobial resistance and improving infection prevention and control.
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NICE advises restricted use of antibiotics for COPD
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is advising healthcare professionals to restrict use of antibiotics for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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