A deadly fungus is spreading across U.S. hospitals. Here's what you need to know, according to a physician What Candida auris is, how it is spreading, and how worried you should be. Fortune · Apr 6, 2023
Deadly fungus Candida auris is spreading across US hospitals - a physician answers 5 questions about rising fungal infections In late March 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted the threat posed by a rapidly spreading fungus called Candida auris that is causing infections and deaths among hospital patients across the country. The unexpected rise of this recently discovered pathogen is part of a larger trend… The Conversation · Apr 6, 2023
Chinchillas Tested Fancy New Ear Devices to Solve a Centuries-Old Medical Problem A new design for ear tubes could make them safer and more effective while lowering antibiotic doses for patients. Inverse · Apr 5, 2023
Appendicitis: Causes, symptoms and treatment Appendicitis refers to the inflammation of a small structure in the gastrointestinal tract. The condition can lead to dangerous complications. LiveScience · Apr 4, 2023
Antibiotics and resistance ‘two-way street’ between animals and humans – study Experts across the world are determined to slow down the rise in AMR, which is partly fuelled by unnecessary use of antibiotics. The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023
Vatican: Pope spends 2nd night 'serenely' in hospital The Vatican says Pope Francis has spent his second night in a Rome hospital serenely as he receives antibiotics intravenously to treat bronchitis The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023
Pope Francis in much better health after antibiotics -statement Pope Francis has seen a marked improvement in his health after receiving antibiotics for a bronchitis infection, the Vatican said on Thursday, a day after the pope was hospitalised with breathing difficulties. Reuters · Mar 30, 2023
Mum of five says son, 9, permanently on antibiotics because of home's 'severe' mould The mum has lived in the three-bed property in Whitstable for seven years and says she has experienced serious problems with mould for the entirety of that time Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2023
Top scientist, 28, has months to live after cancer mistaken for pulled muscle Kirsty is a world leading scientist set to save tens of millions of lives with her new antibiotic medicine Wales Online · Mar 27, 2023
Brazil's Lula in good health, should travel to China on Sunday -Lula's doctor Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is in good health after being diagnosed with mild pneumonia, is responding well to antibiotics and should travel to China on Sunday as previously expected, his doctor, Roberto Kalil, told Reuters on Friday. Reuters · Mar 24, 2023
Bristolians urged to get tested as gonorrhoea cases continue to rise The STI, usually treated with antibiotics, can cause infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease in patients Bristol Post · Mar 23, 2023
E coli from meat behind half a million UTIs in the US every year, study suggests Fatal bloodstream illnesses driven by urinary tract infections could rise, warn scientists as research shows link to food-borne bacteria The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023
Study: Pets Could Be Passing E.coli To Their Owners Superbugs can resist multiple antibiotics including penicillin and cephalosporins and pets could be passing E.coli to their owners Zenger · Mar 22, 2023
QPR striker Lyndon Dykes opens up on ‘scary’ hospital stay after antibiotics struggled to treat pneumonia Lyndon Dykes has spoken of his “scary” battle with pneumonia which left him hospitalised and struggling to breathe. Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2023
Dynamite News · Mar 21, 2023 Researchers might have solution to resistant bacteria In most wound cases, the bacteria responsible for the wound is Staphylococcus aureus. Read further on Dynamite News:
Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023 What is Black fungus Canada auris as 'urgent' health warning triggered Canada auris cases have risen over the past few years, sparking concern as it's resistant against antibiotics.
Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023 Urgent health warning issued as deadly black fungus spreads with 60% mortality rate The American College of Physicians (ACAP) had issued a "concerning" warning regarding an antibiotic resistant deadly fungus known as C auris which is rapidly spreading.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2023 Dogs and cats could be passing on drug-resistant bugs to owners, study finds Swabs collected from hospitalised people found microbes shared with pets at home showing same antibiotic resistance
Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2023 Family trapped in 'damp and mouldy' home as mum 'contracts pneumonia three times' Mum-of-four, who is on the homeless register after being evicted, says her chest is 'a mess' because of living in a damp council flat, and her youngest child has repeatedly needed antibiotics
Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2023 Mum-of-six fighting 'kidney infection' finds out two years later it's cancer Cardiff mum Kim Jones was treated for a kidney infection for years before doctors revealed they had found a mass on her kidney which was cancer
Wales Online · Mar 17, 2023 Financial strain on dad of three diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Gwyn Warner and his young family through this difficult time
Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2023 Brits warned of rise in 'super gonorrhoea' as infection resists antibiotics Cases of "super gonorrhoea" have been on the rise in recent years due to resistance to antibiotics from mutated infections and it has led health officials to urge people to get tested
Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2023 'One course of antibiotics cured my infertility issues after four miscarriages' After four miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy, Diana Bowden, 39, feared she'd never get pregnant - then a simple course of antibiotics helped her conceive a miracle baby boy
Daily Record · Mar 15, 2023 Common painkiller could pose 'serious danger' to health as hangover cure While reaching for over the counter medicines is the first call for most people after a heavy night, over doing it can result in serious complications to a vital organ.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 13, 2023 French patients launch court action over antibiotic side effects French patients who suffered serious side effects from a certain type of antiobiotic, have filed a complaint and denounced a health scandal, public media revealed on Monday.