Antibiotics are everywhere. They are used to keep animals healthy and help plants grow. But what happens when these medicines end up in our oceans? Scientists have been studying this for years. They found that antibiotics can have a big impact on marine algae. These tiny plants are super important. They make oxygen and feed many sea creatures. But antibiotics can me...
In India, the dairy industry is massive. It's the world's top producer and consumer of dairy products. But there's a hidden problem. Antibiotics are often misused, leading to antibiotic resistance. This isn't just a problem for cows; it's a public health issue. Farmers, farm workers, and even the environment are at risk. Sixteen dairy farms in Dehradun distr...
Imagine tiny particles of antibiotics floating around in the ocean. That's not just a scary thought, it's reality. These particles come from our daily lives, especially from the waste we produce on land. Scientists have been digging into this issue by studying sediment cores from the Hangzhou Bay in the East China Sea. These cores are like time capsules, giving us a ...
Zinc oxide sheets with tiny, organized holes are a big deal in the world of photocatalysis. These sheets are designed to break down antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, and tetracycline. The key is in their structure. These sheets have a unique design that makes it easier for light-generated charges to move around and react with the antibiotics. This design a...
Scientists in Australia just made a stunning discovery. They found a special protein in the blood of Sydney rock oysters that can kill bacteria and make our current antibiotics work better. This is a big deal because bacteria are getting smarter and tougher, leading to what experts call a "looming global health crisis. " These super-resistant bacteria, known as super...
Imagine you're an adult with appendicitis, a condition where your appendix gets inflamed and causes pain. traditionally, surgery (appendicectomy) has been the go-to fix. But recent studies show that antibiotics could be just as effective and safer. However, different studies use varying methods and definitions, making it hard to compare results. To clear things up, r...
You might think taking antibiotics before an endometrial biopsy helps prevent infections like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). But recent research says otherwise. This study looked back at medical records to see if giving patients antibiotics first made any difference. They found it didn't really help much. Researchers checked out a group of women who had endometr...
Have you ever wondered if surgery can truly help people with spine infections who don't have nerve issues? This study set out to find the answer. It focused on a specific type of spine infection called pyogenic spinal epidural abscess. This infection can cause swelling and pressure in the spine, but some people have it without any nerve problems. The researchers wan...
In Thailand, certain bacteria are giving doctors a hard time by not responding to even the strongest antibiotics. To tackle these superbugs, doctors are trying out a drug called sulbactam on kids, but they're not sure how it affects children's bodies. A team of experts has started observing kids taking this treatment to see if sulbactam can reach the right blood leve...
Antibiotics in our water bodies are a big problem. They harm aquatic life and can make us sick. Scientists have been looking into how to break down these drugs in water. One way is by using a special material called a photocatalyst. This material can use light to break down pollutants like antibiotics. In a recent study, researchers created a unique photocatalyst by ...