Antibiotic resistance

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Antibiotic resistance fuelled by lack of access to urgent dental care

Dentists have warned that a failure to fully meet the demand for urgent dental care will increase the prescription of antibiotics as they become a...

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Antimicrobial resistance predicted to kill more than cancer

Several national dental organisations have supported the World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) 2024. Set up 10 years ago by the...

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Antimicrobial resistance competition launched to raise awareness

In recognition of World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week in November 2024, teams of dentists, NHS staff, clinicians, and vets across...

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Antibiotic-resistant deaths in older populations predicted to double by 2050

More than 39m people around the world could die from antibiotic-resistant infections over the next 25 years, according to a study published in The...

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Antibiotic resistance can be controlled, study reveals

​Scientists have discovered a way to control mutation rates in bacteria, paving the way for new strategies to combat antibiotic resistance.

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Could the world famous Roman Baths help scientists counter the challenge of antibiotic resistance?

A study suggests that the world-famous Roman Baths are home to a diverse range of microorganisms that could be critical in the global fight against...

Minimising the risks

Margaret Black discusses avoiding post-surgical infections.

Understanding antimicrobial resistance

Simon Davies breaks down how the dental industry is fighting antimicrobial resistance.

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£85m pledged to tackle antibiotic emergency

Funding of £85m has been announced by the government at a global event to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of...

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Five-year plan to combat antimicrobial resistance

​The government has announced its national action plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to protect people and animals from the risk of...

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NHS Update: Oral healthcare for autistic children

November’s ‘NHS Dentistry and Oral Health Update’ announced the publication of a new clinical standard to improve the oral health of autistic children...

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You give me (Hay) fever

Charlotte Wake breaks down the misery that is Hay fever.