News Rise in endocarditis cases reported after change in antibiotic policy A reduction in antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures after a change in UK policy was paralleled by an increase in cases of infective endocarditis.…Published: 1 December 2014
News Metformin shows promise as anti-tuberculosis drug A promising candidate in the search for alternative treatments for Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the antidiabetic drug metformin.…Published: 28 November 2014
News Inquiry criticises NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for failure to appoint antimicrobial pharmacist Failure to adopt ’prudent’ antibiotic prescribing practices contributed to the deaths of 34 hospital patients from Clostridium difficile infection.…Published: 28 November 2014
News RPS antimicrobial resistance event prompts parliamentary debate Politicians in Scotland are set to debate the next steps to take in order to tackle rising antimicrobial resistance.…Published: 26 November 2014
Opinion Mind-altering parasitesSteve Bremer describes different types of parasitic infection that can cause behavioural changes in humans.…Published: 25 November 2014
News Hospital workers wash their hands less frequently as their shifts progress Hospital employees who work with patients wash their hands less frequently as they get deeper into their shifts, a study finds.…Published: 20 November 2014
News UNAIDS sets target of 90% of people with HIV receiving treatment by 2020A fast-track approach is needed over the next five years for the AIDS epidemic to cease to be a global health threat by 2030, according to a report by UNAIDS released on 18 November 2014.…Published: 20 November 2014
News Antibiotic resistance a ‘threat to public safety’ in EuropeIncreasing bacterial resistance across Europe, particularly to carbapenems and polymixin antibiotics, is a “threat to public safety”.…Published: 18 November 2014
News Call to raise awareness of the risks of buying antibiotics from unlicensed websites Pharmacists and GPs in Wales call for steps to underline the risks of buying antibiotics online without a prescription.…Published: 18 November 2014
Opinion Putting the brakes on antibiotic use The UK government should support calls from across the health service for national targets to reduce antibiotic prescribing, before resistance robs us of vital treatments.…Published: 13 November 2014