by TGAR Foundation | Jun 13, 2024 | General
More countries must recognize how gender affects exposure to pathogens, finds a review by the World Health Organization Women might be more likely to develop drug-resistant infections than men — an under-recognized aspect of the growing threat of antimicrobial...
by TGAR Foundation | May 16, 2024 | General
Growing resistance to these drugs increases the risks to patients Sepsis, the body’s extreme and often deadly response to an infection, is a leading cause of death in hospitals, killing nearly 270,000 adults in the U.S. each year, and antibiotics play an essential...
by TGAR Foundation | May 14, 2024 | General
Introduction In the battle against antibiotic resistance, soil plays a pivotal role as a hidden battleground. Beneath our feet lies a complex ecosystem teeming with microorganisms, including antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which are a crucial indicator of the worldwide...
by TGAR Foundation | Apr 16, 2024 | General
Pieter is 54 years old and a philanthropy advisor. Thirteen years ago, Pieter became infected with multi-resistant bacteria after undergoing surgery in a foreign hospital. Those bacteria caused wound infections with permanent damage to his right knee. In August 2010,...
by TGAR Foundation | Mar 15, 2024 | General
Introduction: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are a common medical issue affecting millions of people worldwide. While antibiotics have long been the primary treatment, a concerning trend has emerged in recent years. Many patients face recurring UTIs that are...
