Antibiotic

Most antibiotics ineffective in 90% cases: BSMMU study
Health

Most antibiotics ineffective in 90% cases: BSMMU study

"Antibiotics should be prescribed after performing necessary tests. Doctors must know the latest efficacy of antibiotics," said BSMMU VC

Antibiotic resistance in Bangladesh rises 11% in 5 years: IEDCR
Health

Antibiotic resistance in Bangladesh rises 11% in 5 years: IEDCR

By 2050, 10 million worldwide deaths could result from antibiotic resistance, making it deadlier than cancer. Photo: Reuters
Science

Study suggests antibiotics in farming ‘endangering human immune system’

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Health

Antibiotic packaging to be flagged red

Prescription of antibiotics defied Covid protocol
Health

Prescription of antibiotics defied Covid protocol

Test tubes filled with samples of bacteria to be tested are seen at the Health Protection Agency in north London March 9, 2011. Photo :Reuters
Coronavirus chronicle

Misuse of antibiotics in pandemic building resistant bacteria, health agency warns

Antibiotic misuse in Covid-19 gives rise to drug-resistance risk
Health

Antibiotic misuse in Covid-19 gives rise to drug-resistance risk

Health secretary and Director General of DGHS among five facing contempt of court charges 
Court

Health secretary and Director General of DGHS among five facing contempt of court charges 

Illustration: Mahbubul H Siddiqee and Mohammad Shojon
Thoughts

Simple ways to alleviate antibiotic resistance amidst Covid-19

Scientists at MIT and Harvard trained a machine learning algorithm to analyze chemical compounds capable of fighting infections using different mechanisms than those of existing drugs. Photo: AFP via BSS
Science

US researchers use AI to develop powerful new antibiotic

Antibiotic Resistance: Initiatives need to be taken to save future generations
Health

Antibiotic Resistance: Initiatives need to be taken to save future generations

Poultries going green, renouncing antibiotic
Features

Poultries going green, renouncing antibiotic

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Health

Coconut oil is not an antibiotic to prevent dengue fever