All posts tagged "antibiotics"

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  Queensland researchers join international search for new antibiotics

  In an Australian-first, The University of Queensland will join forces with the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) to tackle the...

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  Alzheimer’s drug may help battle antibiotic resistance

  Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria could soon be targeted with a drug initially developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease.

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  Non-antibiotic drugs also speed up the spread of antibiotic resistance

  New research from The University of Queensland has found non-antibiotic pharmaceuticals can significantly promote the spread of antibiotic resistance via bacterial mating.

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  Common antibiotic slays superbug

  Researchers involved in an international trial tweaking the use of existing antibiotics believe their work could eventually save 30,000 lives annually.​

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  Antidepressants may cause antibiotic resistance

  A key ingredient in common antidepressants such as Prozac could be causing antibiotic resistance according to new University of Queensland research.

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  New breakthrough in the war against antibiotic resistance

  Scientists at The University of Western Australia, in collaboration with researchers in Canada, have developed a new compound that can combat antibiotic-resistant...

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  Overuse of antibiotics not what the doctor ordered

  With increased use of antibiotics worldwide linked to growing antibiotic resistance, a world-first study co-authored by a QUT researcher has highlighted the...

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  Funding fights antibiotic resistance

  University of Queensland research into antibiotic resistance links between nursing homes and hospitals has received a $1.8 million government funding boost.

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  Comprehensive report on antibiotic resistance

  A comprehensive national report on the spread of antimicrobial resistance in Australia has highlighted a number of specific types of bacteria as...