The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reported a shortage in the United States of the oral solution of amoxicillin, an antibiotic that’s widely used for bacterial infections, amid reports from authorities in several other countries of shortages of the same drug. Amoxicillin, a popular antibiotic in the United States, has over 15 million prescriptions written…
US Running Out of Amoxicillin, a Widely-Used Antibiotic: FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reported a shortage in the United States of the oral solution of amoxicillin, an antibiotic that’s widely used for bacterial infections, amid reports from authorities in several other countries of shortages of the same drug. Amoxicillin, a popular antibiotic in the United States, has over 15 million prescriptions written…
Energy Crisis Risks Upending Europe’s Key Medicine Supply Chains, Industry Says
LONDON—Surging energy costs in Europe risk accelerating an exodus of companies critical in the manufacture of essential medicines, further endangering drug supply chains hit by shortages at the height of COVID-19, drug ingredient makers say. Essential medicines are crucial in treating long-term conditions as well as for surgical procedures. They are also typically off-patent, and…
Antibiotics Linked to Fatal Heart Condition
This antibiotic contributes to rising problems with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, kidney stones and psychotic episodes; data demonstrates it increases your risk of a fatal heart condition. I’ll share how to avoid this risk. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Fluoroquinolones, long associated with Achilles tendonitis and rupture, have been demonstrated to increase your risk of aortic dissection (a tear in…
South Korean Researchers Develop Magnetic Nanoparticle Scavenger to Remove Pathogens from Blood
A South Korean research team has developed a nanoparticle technology to eliminate viruses and bacteria from the blood of patients. The method is expected to bring new opportunities for treating infectious diseases such as COVID-19. Moreover, the unique approach could be a boon to patients infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. An image showing the principle of…
Manuka Honey Helps Combat Antibiotic Resistant Lung Infection
September 29, 2022
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Even serious lung infections are no match for the antibacterial properties of manuka honey, which is effective against antibiotic-resistant pathogens and more. STORY AT-A-GLANCE The nectar from manuka flowers contains dihydroxyacetone, a precursor to methylglyoxal (MGO), an antimicrobial compound not found in most other honey The presence of MGO is credited for much of manuka…
Stevia Kills Lyme Disease Pathogen Better Than Antibiotics (Preclinical Study)
Lyme disease is exceedingly difficult to treat, due to its well-known shape-shifting (pleomorphic) abilities, with conventional antibiotics often failing to produce a long-term cure. Could the commonly used natural plant Stevia provide a safer, and more effective means to combat this increasingly prevalent infection? A promising new preclinical study has revealed that whole stevia leaf…
COVID-19 Pandemic Has Brought a Life-Threatening Infection Spike in Hospitals, Raising Serious Concerns
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a life-threatening infection of a superbug spiked in hospitals, raising a big concern. MRSA, which stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is one of the well known superbugs, which are bacterias that are resistant to most antibiotics. Since 2010, laboratory-identified cases of MRSA infection have been significantly decreasing. However, as the COVID-19…
More Antibiotics in White Meat or Dark Meat?
September 5, 2022
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Concentrations of antibiotic residues vary between different edible muscle tissues in poultry. Concentrations of antibiotic residues vary between different edible muscle tissues in poultry. In which muscles do antibiotic residues concentrate the most? White meat? Dark meat? Or, both the same? And the answer is: white meat. Significantly more antibiotic residues in breast meat, compared…
Whole Foods Is Sued Over ‘No Antibiotics, Ever’ Beef Claim
Whole Foods Market was sued on Tuesday by three consumers and an animal welfare nonprofit, in a lawsuit accusing the Amazon.com Inc. unit of falsely marketing beef with the slogan “No Antibiotics, Ever.” The proposed class action said recent independent laboratory testing found that Whole Foods’ beef contained antibiotic and other pharmaceutical residue, meaning that…
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