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Ebola trials fast-tracked in Africa

Experimental drugs for Ebola are to be fast-tracked in clinical trials being set up in West African states that are fighting the epidemic. …

Published: 25 September 2014

Opinion

Community pharmacists must help conserve antibiotics

As the start of another influenza season approaches, community pharmacists should educate patients so they do not request unnecessary antibiotics from their GP.…

Published: 24 September 2014

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New antibiotic for hospital-acquired pneumonia now available in Europe

The antibiotic telavancin (Vibativ) has been made available in Europe for the treatment of adults who have contracted pneumonia in hospital, including ventilator associated pneumonia, caused by meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.…

Published: 23 September 2014

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“Designer” antibiotics

16 September 2014: The Daily Mail reported on antibiotic resistance and a new ‘designer’ form of antibiotic drugs that could reduce the problem. According to the report, “this new style of antibiotic targets the specific strain of bacteria causing the illness, so that the othe…

Published: 22 September 2014

Opinion

Electronic nose to sniff the whiff of C diff

An electronic detection tool may be able to identify what strain of bacteria Clostridium difficile is present in faeces.…

Published: 19 September 2014

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Micafungin well tolerated by leukaemia patients

Micafungin is as effective at preventing fungal infections in leukaemia patients but better tolerated than older formulations of posaconazole, interim results from a study suggested.…

Published: 15 September 2014

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US antibiotic stewardship reduces drug resistance and cost

A comprehensive antibiotic stewardship programme at a New York city hospital saved money, reduced drug-resistant infections and led to an increase in the reporting of adverse events.…

Published: 15 September 2014

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Mass spectroscopy technique used directly on blood samples could lead to quicker use of correct antibiotics

A diagnostic technique can identify a microbe within two to three minutes, while traditional analysis can take up to 48 hours. …

Published: 11 September 2014

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New single-dose antibiotic could help patients with compliance problems

A new single-dose antibiotic could benefit patients, such as intravenous drug users, whose lifestyle makes it difficult to comply with a week-long course of vancomycin.…

Published: 11 September 2014

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Experimental antifungal drug causes fewer side effects than voriconazole

A new experimental anti-fungal treatment is no less effective than its predecessor, but exposes patients to fewer side effects, a study has found.…

Published: 11 September 2014