How superbugs could kill nearly 40 million people by 2050 – Firstpost

How superbugs could kill nearly 40 million people by 2050 – Firstpost

It kills millions annually, but little is known about the problem. Antimicrobial resistance or AMR will kill nearly 40 million people over the next 25 years, according to a new global analysis. The study discovered that whereas drug-related mortality among very young children is on the decline due to advancements in immunisation and hygiene, the … Read more

Innominds introduces deeptech-driven solution to combat antimicrobial resistance

Innominds introduces deeptech-driven solution to combat antimicrobial resistance

Innominds, a U.S.-based digital transformation and product engineering company, in partnership with Hyderabad-based SCIINV Biosciences introduced AMRx, an advanced AI/ML-driven digital diagnostic tool designed to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The tool would revolutionise the detection and treatment of antibiotic-resistant infections without the need for traditional cultures. It was a culture-free companion … Read more

Study finds alarming levels of antimicrobial resistance in poultry environment

Study finds alarming levels of antimicrobial resistance in poultry environment

NEW DELHI : A new study has found high levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the poultry farm environment in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, raising serious concerns about the impact on human health. Researchers from NGOs Toxics Link and World Animal Protection collected 14 poultry litter and groundwater samples from six poultry farms for … Read more

WHO warns against misuse of antibiotics

WHO warns against misuse of antibiotics

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday said Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) may lead to an estimated 10 million deaths by 2050 if actions are not taken to reduce its burden. The global health body also said AMR is one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. The Technical Officer of AMR at … Read more