As we illuminate #worlddiabetesmonth, it’s crucial to delve into the intricate relationship between diabetes and the gut microbiome. In Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune condition, the gut microbiome undergoes distinctive changes, potentially influencing the disease’s onset and progression. On the…
For thousands of years, silver has been recognized for its remarkable capabilities to ward off illnesses, prevent infections, and heal wounds. Now, modern science is revealing more about the multifaceted abilities of this metal against bacteria and its intriguing implications…
💡 This study analyzed the impact of the FilmArray Blood Culture Identification Panel – an amplification-based diagnostic test – on the treatment and clinical outcomes of bloodstream infections, especially those linked to multidrug-resistant microorganisms. 📌 This retrospective study compared patients…
In the intricate landscape of metabolic diseases, the gut microbiota emerges as a key player, managing a harmony of dysbiotic alterations that fuel chronic inflammation in metabolic tissues. A complicated interaction between immunological reactions, nutritional factors, and molecular signaling reveals…
💡 Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a prevalent mental health condition with a complex etiology. This study investigates the potential role of gut microbiota in inducing depression-like behaviour and explores the compositional alterations in the gut microbiome of MDD patients.…
The threat of antimicrobial resistance looms globally, posing an enormous challenge to the treatment of infectious diseases. Behind this lurking health crisis lies the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, both in humans and animals, further catalyzing bacterial resistance. As we…
Antimicrobial stewardship ensures judicious use of antibiotics, preserving their effectiveness and combating resistance. By promoting responsible prescribing and patient education, it safeguards public health during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week. This crucial practice secures the longevity of these life-saving drugs for…
During World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, it is crucial to emphasize the pivotal role individuals play in safeguarding public health through responsible antibiotic disposal. There are serious risks to the environment and public health when antibiotics are disposed of improperly, such…
Antibiotic resistance (AR) poses a severe threat to global public health, claiming an estimated millions of lives globally. Resistance is acquired by bacteria either by horizontal gene transfer (HGT), in which genetic elements containing resistance genes are transferred between bacteria, or…
Antimicrobial stewardship, a critical strategy in the fight against antibiotic resistance, traditionally focuses on optimizing antibiotic use to reduce resistance emergence. A thorough strategy, however, needs to take into account the significant effects that antibiotics have on the commensal gut…
The goal of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) is to achieve a range of significant objectives in the field of healthcare. The primary goal is to guarantee the most efficient utilization of antimicrobial medicines by carefully customizing their prescription to each patient’s…
Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) plays a crucial role in preventing antibiotic resistance through a multifaceted approach. By optimizing drug use, AMS ensures that antibiotics are prescribed judiciously, considering infection specifics and minimizing unnecessary prescriptions to curb the emergence of resistant strains.…