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Research offers roadmap for more effective antibiotic treatments
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Antibiotics are designed to eliminate bacteria by disrupting processes tied to growth and division. Yet in many infections, a small subset of bacterial cells survives treatment and later reignites disease. This phenomenon, known as antibiotic persistence, is a major cause of treatment failur
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"Exemplar of social, religious harmony": TVK chief Vijay pays tribute to R
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
TVK chief Vijay paid tribute to the legendary warrior queen Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary, garlanding her statue at the party's headquarters in Chennai.
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"Her courage, sacrifice continue to inspire generations": Rahul Gandhi pay
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Rani Velu Nachiyar was the first woman from a royal family to have challenged the British Empire. Rani Velu Nachiyar took up arms when her husband and his second wife were killed by the combined forces of British soldiers and the son of the Nawab of Arcot.
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PM Modi pays tribute to Savitribai Phule and Rani Velu Nachiyar on their b
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Savitribai Phule and Rani Velu Nachiyar on their birth anniversary, acknowledging their inspirational contributions to society.
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Rampant use of antibiotics losing their effectiveness that don't kill bact
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In his recent 'Mann Ki Baat' address, PM Modi cited an ICMR report to underscore how indiscriminate antibiotic use is driving AMR, making common infections harder to treat. Dr Shetty echoed these concerns, describing AMR as a looming crisis that could revert medicine to a "pre-penicillin
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Chemists Association seeks PM Modi's immediate intervention on illegal e-p
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Referring to the Prime Minister's recent 'Mann Ki Baat' address, in which he emphasised the need to check upon the unchecked sale of antibiotics, AIOCD said that ICMR findings underline a national health emergency where commonly used antibiotics for pneumonia and urinary tract infections
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"Antibiotics are not routine drug and shouldn't be taken indiscriminately,
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reference to an ICMR report on antibiotic resistance, Dr. M Srinivas, Director of AIIMS Delhi, emphasised that antibiotics should not be taken casually and must be used strictly as prescribed by doctors.
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Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest threats: Amrita Institute
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Medical experts have hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in his latest Mann Ki Baat address, calling it a crucial step in raising public awareness about what is increasingly being described as a "silent pandemic".
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"Antibiotics should be dispensed only with doctor's prescription": Dr Raje
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking with ANI, Jayadevan, a leading expert, warned that antibiotics are losing their effectiveness against dangerous bacteria due to overuse, making infections harder to treat. He pointed out that the primary reason behind this growing problem is the overuse and inappropriate consumpt
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Irresponsible use of antibiotics fuelling Antimicrobial Resistance: Safdar
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a self-recorded video message released after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent Mann Ki Baat address, Dr. Bansal underscored the urgent need for public awareness and responsible behaviour.
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"Overuse of antibiotics must be prevented": Chairperson of NMC Dr Abhijat
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC), Dr Abhijat Chandrakant Sheth said Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned a very important and sensible healthcare topic on antibiotic misuse in his 'Mann Ki Baat'.
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"Do not take antibiotics on your own": Former Director of AIIMS after PM M
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned people against the misuse of antibiotics in his last 'Mann Ki Baat' of the year, former Director of AIIMS New Delhi, Dr Randeep Guleria, said if you have any health problem, do not take antibiotics on your own.
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