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NHS hospital too slow to treat doctor’s son who died of sepsis, coroner rules

William Hewes, 22, died after delays in giving antibiotics at London hospital where his mother worked, inquest heard

The Guardian - UK

New Antibiotics For UTI Gets FDA Approval- First In 30 Years

The FDA has approved a new antibiotic, Gepotidacin (Blujepa), for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women and girls aged 12 and older.

Medical Daily

Genomic sequencing reveals previously unknown genes that make microbes resistant to drugs and hard to kill

In the 20th century, when a routine infection was treated with a standard antibiotic, recovery was expected. But over time, the microbes responsible for these infections have evolved to evade the very drugs designed to eliminate them.

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UK ‘perilously vulnerable’ to disruption in delivery of health supplies – report

The Centre for Long-Term Resilience highlighted a reliance on manufacturers in countries such as China for ingredients in certain antibiotics.

The Independent UK

Major differences in pharmacies’ antibiotics use for sore throats highlighted

Analysis found the antibiotic supply rate from pharmacies in England was 72.7%, compared to 29.9% in Wales.

The Independent UK

Could microplastics be fueling antibiotic resistance?

Boston researchers found that bacteria exposed to microplastics became resistant to multiple types of common antibiotics

The Independent UK

Drug shortages putting patients at risk, pharmacists warn

A survey of 500 pharmacies by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) revealed that at least once a day supply problems mean pharmacies are unable to dispense a prescription.

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Hidden immune system part uncovered by scientists and it could crush antibiotic resistance

In a new breakthrough against fighting infectious diseases and antibiotic-resistant infections, scientists have discovered a hidden part of the immune system which was previously not known, and which could become a new source of natural antibiotics. The findings were published in Nature journal.

The Times of India

Scientists discover new part of the immune system - and it could help solve our antibiotics crisis

Experts say the findings have the potential to transform the treatment of infectious diseases

The Independent UK

Discovery opens up ‘new class of potential natural antibiotics’

Researchers in Israel discovered a part of the body known to recycle proteins can also generate bacteria-killing chemicals.

Evening Standard

UK scientists develop DNA sequencing system to fight superbugs

Exclusive: Sequencing will help doctors identify bacteria that cause infections and offer effective treatments faster and more accurately

The Guardian - UK

‘Paradigm shift’: Australian researchers discover key to treatment of bacterial vaginosis

Study shows that male partners can help in limiting recurrence of the condition afflicting almost one in three women

The Guardian - AU

We should care more about emerging infectious diseases, and the tools we need to fight them

Throughout human history, disease outbreaks have emerged and re-emerged. What’s different now is that with global travel, outbreaks can move quickly among and between populations.

The Conversation

UK ‘falling short’ in fight against rise of superbugs resistant to antibiotics

Antimicrobial resistance contributing to estimated 35,000 deaths a year in UK, and government ‘a long way’ from containing the problem, says NAO

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The Independent UK

‘Limited’ progress in addressing health threat of antibiotic resistance – report

A new report has called for more action to address the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

The Independent UK

Parents say findings of new inquest into baby’s death ‘everything we fought for’

Ben Condon’s parents have spent 10 years fighting for answers about his death.

The Guardian - UK

NHS failings and lawyers have destroyed memories of our baby, say parents

Since an inquest into the death of their son Ben in 2015, Jenny and Allyn Condon say their pain is even worse due to treatment by trust

The Independent UK

Mother who had three limbs and a hand amputated after abortion complications ‘begged’ doctors for antibiotics

Priscilla Dray lost her limbs after she developed an infection - she is now taking legal action claiming medical negligence

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Marie Claire

Wondering whether you should take probiotics? As a world-leading gut health scientist, you might be surprised by my take

In an MC UK exclusive, we deep dive into the latest research.

The Guardian - UK

Doctor tells London inquest of ‘feelings of betrayal’ after son’s sepsis death

Deborah Burns says she witnessed a series of medical blunders by colleagues at William Hewes’s bedside

Evening Standard

Senior doctor tells of ‘betrayal’ over son’s death at hospital where she worked

William Hewes died aged 22 at Homerton University Hospital in January 2023.

The Guardian - UK

Student died from sepsis after antibiotics error in London hospital, inquest hears

Potentially life-saving drug was prescribed for William Hewes but not given quickly enough due to communication mix-up

Evening Standard

Medical staff failed to swiftly give antibiotics to doctor’s son, inquest told

William Hewes, 22, died at Homerton University Hospital in January 2023.

The Independent UK

China makes some of Americans’ most common medicines. They won’t be spared from Trump’s tariffs

Everyday painkillers, antibiotics, cancer medications, blood thinners and more are just some of the drugs that the U.S. relies on China to help manufacture

Evening Standard

Doctor describes delay in giving sick baby antibiotics, inquest hears

Ben Condon, who was two months old, died at Bristol Children’s Hospital in April 2015

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