antibiotics
Antibiotics often supplied without prescription worldwide
A world-first study co-authored by a QUT researcher has highlighted the growing impact of non-prescription supply of antibiotics in community pharmacies It also shines a light on the urgent need …
Could toothpaste influence resistant bacteria?
A common ingredient in toothpaste and hand wash could be contributing to antibiotic resistance, according to University of Queensland research A study led by Dr Jianhua Guo from UQ’s Advanced Water Management Centre focused …
Could allergy testing improve antibiotic use?
Incorrect antibiotic allergy labels pose a significant public health issue, says an antimicrobial stewardship expert More needs to be done to ensure Australia’s most vulnerable patients are not incorrectly diverted …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Comparative effectiveness of extended-release naltrexone versus buprenorphine-naloxone for opioid relapse prevention (X:BOT) A 24-week randomised controlled, comparative effectiveness trial …
‘Super gonorrhoea’ raises the stakes in war against superbugs
Antibiotic resistance is not new but recent developments increase the urgency for action Mark Blaskovich, The University of Queensland There has been a lot of news over the past few …
Drugs’ hidden side effects
One in four drugs with human targets has been found to inhibit the growth of bacteria in the gut, causing antibiotic-like side effects A research team from the European Molecular …
Keep the bugs outta the club
NPS MedicineWise and American Express Openair Cinemas have announced the first place winners of a national short film competition to raise awareness about antibiotic resistance In the Preserve the Power …
Antibiotics in pregnancy infection link
Taking antibiotics in pregnancy linked to rise in infant infections Children born to mothers who were prescribed antibiotics during pregnancy may have up to a 20% higher risk of being …
How good are pharmacists at antimicrobial stewardship?
According to this QLD study, they’re doing quite well at delaying ‘wait and see’ prescriptions – but improvements can be made A number of strategies have been trialled in primary …
“We are losing the battle to control gonorrhoea”
UQ researchers are studying drug resistance in gonorrhoea in a bid to battle the disease’s growing resistance to antibiotics The University of Queensland’s Association Professor David Whiley and colleagues are …
Inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics rife
New hospital survey reveals 60% of antibiotics given to patients after surgery were prescribed inappropriately The Surgical National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (SNAPS) is an annual survey of antimicrobial prescribing for …
MRSA in community setting growing
While efforts in hospitals to improve antibiotic use are working, the same can’t be said for the community setting The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care’s Antimicrobial …