Antimicrobial resistance
‘Widespread contamination’: Study finds rivers around globe tainted with antibiotics
Researchers studied 14 commonly used antibiotics in rivers in 72 countries and detected antibiotics at 65 per cent of the monitored sites. Continue reading
Drug-resistant diseases could kill millions unless the world takes action: report
Urgent action is needed to address this growing threat to humankind, the report’s authors say. Continue reading
Farmers fear losses if they aren’t allowed to use antibiotics on livestock
In some countries, farm animals consume more antibiotics than people, which contributes to antibiotic resistance. Continue reading
Drug resistance takes devastating toll on families in India
One expert estimates that drug-resistant infections might be killing 120,000 Indian babies a year. Continue reading
How Canada ‘dropped the ball’ on drug-resistant infections
Antimicrobial resistance has been growing worldwide, and critics say Canada isn’t prepared. This has already had deadly results. Continue reading
U.K. case of ‘super-gonorrhea’ a global concern: microbiologist
A U.K.’s man recent diagnosis of ‘super-gonorrhea’ is a reminder that the infection may become untreatable by any antibiotic in the future. Continue reading
Canadian researchers to lead response against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Dr. Suzanne Hindmarch, a UNB political scientist, will lead a team of mostly Indigenous researchers to investigate antimicrobial resistance and its effect on Indigenous communities. Continue reading
How superbugs are threatening Canada and the world
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are responsible for nearly 700,000 deaths annually. How is it that these “superbugs” are winning the battle? Continue reading
Medicating meat: What’s Canada’s plan for animal antibiotics?
A decade after European countries and 13 years after a Health Canada committee recommended immediate action, Canada is bringing in stricter rules about giving livestock drugs. Continue reading