Hospital Sinks May Contain Dangerous Bacteria: Study
A new study reveals that hospital sinks placed near toilets often harbor an antibiotic-resistant bacteria responsible for pneumonia and many types of infections.
A new study reveals that hospital sinks placed near toilets often harbor an antibiotic-resistant bacteria responsible for pneumonia and many types of infections.
A new study warns that decreases in antibiotic prescribing do not appear to be the result of concerns over antibiotic resistance, resulting in ongoing overuse.
Bacteria with antibiotic-resistant genes thought to be rare and dangerous were found in more than 200 samples from 27 states, according to a new CDC report.
A new study finds that non-antibiotic drugs may also contribute to the development of drug-resistant bacteria.
A new federal study warns that hospital plumbing nationwide could be breeding grounds for drug-resistant bacteria.
The U.N. and a group of drug manufacturers both held meetings this week dedicated to curbing the overuse of antibiotics in order to fight the rising threat of drug-resistant bacteria.
The CDC is providing additional funding to health departments and programs nationwide to help combat antibiotic-resistant infections.
Today the White House is hosting a forum on antibiotic stewardship, in an attempt to prevent antibiotic overuse and the development of "superbugs" that resist treatment.