by TGAR Foundation | Oct 28, 2024 | General
In today’s world, antibiotic resistance is a growing concern. Overuse and misuse ofantibiotics have led to the development of drug-resistant bacteria, making once-treatableinfections harder to combat. One way to tackle this issue is by building a strong...
by TGAR Foundation | Oct 15, 2024 | General
This brief is part of series, The EU’s Global Role: Policy Proposals for a New Era. The series sets out a suite of policy proposals designed to shape the international development agenda of the European Union’s leadership during the 2024-2029 term. Summary...
by TGAR Foundation | Oct 9, 2024 | General
Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health threat, and educating the next generationabout responsible antibiotic use is crucial in combating this issue. By instillingknowledge and awareness in children and young adults, we can foster habits that helpprevent the...
by TGAR Foundation | Aug 26, 2024 | General
It was only a minor injury, but a flesh-eating bacterium soon became fatal to Philip. ÖLÜDENIZ – A man who slipped at a waterfall in Turkey and suffered a small cut eventually died due to an infection of a flesh-eating superbug. 65-year-old Philip Maile was in...
by TGAR Foundation | Aug 26, 2024 | General
Bacteria are experts at evolving resistance to antibiotics. One resistance strategy is to cover their cell walls in sticky and gooey biofilm that antibiotics cannot penetrate. A new discovery could put a stop to this strategy. Antibiotic resistant bacteria are experts...
by TGAR Foundation | Aug 26, 2024 | General
Introduction: In recent years, a significant debate has emerged around the use of triclosan, a common antimicrobial agent found in various personal care products, particularly in soaps and hand sanitisers. Triclosan’s effectiveness in killing bacteria and...
by TGAR Foundation | Aug 15, 2024 | General
Exposure to bacteria in landfill sites and polluted rivers may explain prevalence among city-dwelling birds. Urban ducks and crows might offer us a connection to nature, but scientists have found wild birds that live near humans are more likely to harbour bacteria...
by TGAR Foundation | Jul 25, 2024 | General
Antibiotic stewardship is a critical aspect of our healthcare system, aimed at ensuring the effective and responsible use of antibiotics. With the rise of antibiotic resistance posing a significant threat to public health, it is imperative that we all work together...
by TGAR Foundation | Jul 24, 2024 | General
More and more multidrug-resistant bacteria are circulating in Gaza and Ukraine. These so-called superbugs do not respond to antibiotics. As a result, injuries to war victims are becoming increasingly difficult to treat, sometimes resulting in amputations or death....
by TGAR Foundation | Jul 18, 2024 | General
Antibiotics cannot cure COVID. They don’t help a bit. And yet, new data shows that, during the pandemic, COVID patients were given antibiotics – a lot of antibiotics. That’s bad because the overuse of antibiotics can breed superbugs that are resistant to medications....
