The jury is still out on the effectiveness of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) superbug control policies in hospitals, according to […]
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Superbugs on the radio
Dr Heather Hendrickson, lecturer in Molecular Biosciences at Massey University, spoke on Radio New Zealand’s Sunday Morning show on 3rd August about the […]
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SMC Expert encounters — a new series of monthly lunchtime events for Auckland media Antibiotic resistance is this month’s topic — The evolution and spread […]
Continue readingWHO antibiotic resistance report in the news
A World Health Organisation report warning of increasing global levels of antibiotic resistance has received wide-spread attention in New Zealand. […]
Continue readingFDA crackdown on antibacterial soaps – experts respond
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is calling on soap manufacturers to come clean about how effective antibacterial hands […]
Continue readingAntibiotic resistance highlighted in Wellington case
A widely reported case of an antibiotic resistant ‘superbug’ has highlighted antibiotics’ waning ability to fight off diseases in the […]
Continue readingTVNZ: Superbugs and New Zealand
During a superbug symposium being held today in Auckland, experts will be coming together to discuss to what extent superbugs […]
Continue readingNewsletter Digest: Suicide, superbugs, skepticism and salutations
Suicide coverage – does it hurt? Suicide reporting laws were under scrutiny again this week as Chief Coroner Judge Neil […]
Continue readingRadio NZ: New superbug spreading from Asia
A bacterial enzyme known for being resistant to all antibiotics is spreading through bacteria in India and Pakistan, according to […]
Continue readingMedical tourism increasing spread of superbug gene
A gene that confers resistance to nearly all existing antibiotics has been found in bacteria in India, Pakistan and the […]
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