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UKHSA launches digital campaign to promote antibiotic stewardship among young adults

The UKHSA has launched a digital campaign to champion antibiotic stewardship and combat the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

Bacterial evolution roadmap unlocks precision medicine to fight AMR

Discover how a bacterial evolutionary map is shaping the future of precision medicine, providing a roadmap to combat antibiotic resistance.

AI breakthrough predicts the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Learn about how AI has been harnessed to predict and track antibiotic resistance with unprecedented accuracy.

Chiesi launches ‘The Impulse’ to drive innovation and collaboration in healthcare

The Impulse aims to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing patients, the planet, and people today. Read more here.

Sugemalimab approved to treat adult patients with non-small cell lung cancer    

The MHRA has approved the medicine sugemalimab (Eqjubi) to treat adult patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Read more here.

New funding will deliver two million extra NHS appointments

Two million extra NHS appointments, including operations, scans and appointments per year will cut waiting lists across England.

IDS One Health takes innovative approach to tackle antimicrobial resistance

A better understanding of AMR, including who it affects, when and why, is essential if governments are to be best prepared for it.

Researchers discover important step in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Researchers have found that a molecular strand could solve one of the greatest global health challenges – antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

CMT Awareness Month: Raising awareness of a little-known condition

Many people are not aware of CMT disease, which can make everyday living and early medical diagnosis more difficult. Read more here.

The Université de Sherbrooke’s interdisciplinary approach for studying cancer in all its complexity

The Université de Sherbrooke's IRCUS is developing innovative interdisciplinary research to reduce the impact of cancer on affected people.

Floor swabbing could help prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in hospitals

New research discovers how we can monitor, predict, and prevent COVID-19 outbreaks, especially among vulnerable groups.

The touch of germs: Contaminated surfaces and their risk of infection

Spectrum Blue explores the contamination of surfaces and the risk they pose for spreading infection. Read more.

Wearable cameras use AI to detect medication errors

New wearable cameras can recognise and identify medication errors with high proficiency in busy clinical settings.

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