Tag: Antibiotic Resistance
Investigational antibiotic Zaynich clears drug-resistant infection in US cancer patient
Groundbreaking treatment marks the first use of Zaynich (Zidebactam/Cefepime-WCK 5222) under compassionate access
French Embassy in India & Biomérieux hold symposium on “Antimicrobial Stewardship:...
In an effort to combat this pressing issue, the symposium aims to identify and promote best practices and advocacy for avoiding AMR
LumiraDX launches CRP point of care antigen test for antimicrobial resistance
The test provides actionable results to care providers at a variety of clinical settings including ICUs, paediatric departments, EDs, GPs, OPDs, and other clinical care settings across India
GARDP supports Bugworks in assessing safety of new antibiotic compound
The support of the cardiac safety study follows a memorandum of understanding signed by GARDP and Bugworks in August 2020 to accelerate the development and availability of antibiotic treatments
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: 1,000 healthcare professionals take pledge to stop...
Preserving Life of Existing Antibiotics (PLEA), a non-profit organisation, conducts CMEs in healthcare settings to discuss ways to ensure adherence to guidelines on use of antibiotics in hospitals
C-CAMP launches India AMR Innovation Hub to combat antimicrobial resistance
Through India AMR Innovation Hub (IAIH), a unique global multi-stakeholder platform, C-CAMP has brought together national and global stakeholders in AMR to make an impact and change in India....................
Researchers develop alternatives to curb antibiotic resistance
A new study, conducted by the scientists at Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR–CFTRI), has sounded alarm bell on the indiscriminate and rampant use of such 'conventional antibiotics' in the food industry....................................
TIGS organizes an expert discussion on Antimicrobial Resistance in India
A highly credible panel of experts discussed the current state of AMR, challenges, and next steps in tackling AMR to commemorate the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November 2020).......................
C-CAMP AMR Accelerator kicks off in Bengaluru
A first-of-its-kind Accelerator program in India to fast-track innovations tackling Antimicrobial Resistance.......................
Antibiotic drug target identified by Indian researchers
The new molecule, indole based quinone epoxide (IND-QE), has been developed by scientists at the CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow and Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune.................