Topic: Antibiotic Resistance & Superbugs August 4, 2023 Meeting the health challenges of climate changeMedical students at WashU and nationally are calling for more education on climate change.Outlook Magazine May 18, 2023 Research in mice offers clues for vaccinating against deadly bacteriaNew therapies urgently needed for antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella.News Release May 3, 2023 Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomesFindings could guide future treatment, prevention strategies.News Release April 15, 2022 The next war we have to win: Drug-resistant infectionsResearchers and clinicians are fighting drug-resistant infections that years of overprescribing have turned deadly. July 1, 2021 COVID-19 aggravates antibiotic misuse in IndiaSales of antibiotics soar as threat of drug-resistant bacteria worsens.News Release January 28, 2020 1 in 4 kids who get antibiotics in children’s hospitals are prescribed the drugs incorrectlyOveruse contributes to dangerous drug-resistant bacteria.News Release November 26, 2019 Drug-resistant staph can spread easily in household environmentsResearch reinforces need for frequent hand washing.News Release November 15, 2019 How do I know if my kid needs antibioticsSource: New York Times July 22, 2019 Mattar named a chair of group aimed at combating antimicrobial resistanceInfectious diseases expert will evaluate antibiotics, vaccines.National Leaders January 9, 2019 New strategy may curtail spread of antibiotic resistanceStudy identifies key step in spread of drug resistance, opportunity for intervention.News Release September 17, 2018 Study IDs why some TB bacteria prove deadlySingle mutation protects TB bacteria from antibiotics, immune assault.News Release May 3, 2018 Why some bacteria eat antibiotics and what we can do about itSource: NBC News April 30, 2018 Bacteria’s appetite may be key to cleaning up antibiotic contaminationAntibiotics in environment contribute to drug resistance.News Release March 19, 2018 Infectious diseases docs may be lifesaving for patients with antibiotic-resistant infectionsSeeing such specialists linked to significantly lower mortality rates.News Release March 16, 2018 The one doctor you need to see if you get an antibiotic-resistant infectionSource: Consumer Reports March 8, 2018 No progress seen in reducing antibiotics among outpatientsOveruse contributes to drug-resistant infections, excess costs.News Release March 7, 2018 Decoy molecules target E. coli to treat UTI in miceSugar-based compounds could lead to ways to bypass antibiotic resistance.News Release January 31, 2018 Burnham recognized by two medical societiesHonored for expertise in infectious diseases, microbiology.National Leaders September 26, 2017 Antibiotics warranted for kids with minor staph infectionsDrugs reduce risk of recurrent infection.News Release May 8, 2017 Antibiotic resistance circumvented in labStrategy suggests ways to prepare for emerging superbugs.News Release February 14, 2017 Three questions with Gautam DantasA microbiology professor discusses antibiotic resistance and his lab’s efforts to help physicians fight antibiotic-resistant infections.Source: Washington Magazine February 3, 2017 Babcock named VP of health-care epidemiology groupInfectious disease specialist to emphasize infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship.National Leaders December 14, 2016 Novel approach shows promise against UTIsSmall molecules block bacteria from attaching to, infecting bladder.News Release October 6, 2016 $2 million awarded to help prevent antibiotic resistanceFunding is part of $14 million awarded by CDC to curb growing threat.News Release Posts navigation 1 2 Next ›