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There's been a sharp increase in the number of drug-resistant cases. A rising number of infections such as tuberculosis and gonorrhea are becoming harder to treat as the antibiotics used to treat them become less effective. Each year around 700,000 people in the world die from drug-resistant strains of common bacterial infections including 200,000 newborns who die from infections that don't respond to antibiotic treatment.
Antibiotic-resistant infections have become significant threats to citizens. Antibiotics are the most valuable resource, we must use antibiotics wisely to prevent the menace of antibiotic resistant cases. Read more on it in this issue of PSM-India Capsules.
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Use Antibiotics Responsibly
Antibiotics are a valuable resource. Since their discovery, they have saved lives and enabled huge developments in medicine and surgery. For instance, cancer treatments and organ transplantation would be impossible if there were no reliable antibiotics to treat patients with infection who are Immunosuppressed. Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem, both in India and around the world. An estimated around 700,000 people in the world die each year from drug-resistant strains of common bacterial infections including 200,000 newborns who die from infections that don't respond to antibiotic treatment. Antibiotic resistance in children is of major concern because they have the highest rates of antibiotic use and often have fewer antibiotic choices since some antibiotics cannot be prescribed to children.
Common plastic chemical may up breast cancer risk
Washington, April 2017: Ladies, take note! A chemical commonly found in hard plastics, currency bills and paper receipts, may increase the aggressiveness of breast cancer, a new study has found. Bisphenol S (BPS) used in the plastic industry, shows the potential for increasing the aggressiveness of breast cancer through its behaviour as an endocrine-disrupting chemical, researchers said.
Low Vitamin D may worsen frailty in menLondon, April 2017: Middle-age men with low levels of vitamin D and hormones associated with muscle and bone building may be more likely to develop decline in muscle mass and strength that causes frailty, a study has found.
Mini female reproductive system may revolutionize drug testingWashington, April 2017: Scientists have developed a miniature female reproductive system that fits in the palm of the hand that could help test drugs for safety and effectiveness in women. The new 3D technology — called EVATAR — is made with human tissue and will enable scientists to conduct much-needed testing of new drugs for safety and effectiveness on the female reproductive system.
UK STUDY FINDS FAKE ONLINE PHARMACIES MAY FEED ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
A small-scale study in the United Kingdom has found that 75% of the assessed online pharmacies that offer drugs for sale in the UK are unregistered as legitimate pharmacies, and most offer antibiotics without a prescription. This finding could be a serious driver of microbial resistance.
THE FALLACY OF DRUG IMPORTATION
Former Federal Regulators, Law Enforcement Officials Dispute Rhetoric on Drug Importation Merits, Highlight the Serious Harm Posed to Patient Health.
Washington, D.C. — In one of the strongest challenges to drug importation proposals to date, several former federal law enforcement officials and public health experts warned of serious consequences in opening up the U.S. drug supply to Canada and foreign countries during a panel briefing hosted by the Partnership for Safe Medicines on April 4.
Frequently Asked Questions Q1. What is Sarcoidosis?
Sarcoidosis is the growth of tiny collections of inflammatory cells (granulomas) in different parts of your body — most commonly the lungs, lymph nodes, eyes and skin.
Doctors believe sarcoidosis results from the body's immune system responding to an unknown substance, most likely something inhaled from the air.
There is no cure for sarcoidosis, but most people do very well with little or only modest treatment. In half of cases, sarcoidosis goes away on its own. In a few cases, however, sarcoidosis may last for years and may cause organ damage. Read More>>>
Digestive problems – Follow these tips to improve digestion!
Article contributed by one of our Subscriber: Dr. Aakash Thorat, Medical Student, JabalpurDigestion is the mechanical and chemical process of breaking down food into the small molecules the body can use. Every cell, tissue and organ in the body depends on nutrient absorption and assimilation of food through healthy digestion.
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