Antimicrobial Resistance
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The drugs don’t work
Ian Mills lifts the lid on responsible prescribing. At this time of year, we are all aware of the spread…
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Government plans to control antimicrobial resistance launched
Plans to contain and control antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by 2040 are being launched by the Government. The Department of Health…
Dentistry
Prevent oral infections in older patients with bacteria-killing dentures
Common oral infections in older adults, such as candidiasis, can be prevented with ‘rechargeable’ bacteria-killing and fungi-killing dentures, designed by…
Dentistry
Online antibiotic prescriptions ‘indefensible’
Online antibiotic prescriptions are indefensible without seeing dental patients first, the British Dental Association (BDA) has said. The statement was made after…
Dentistry
Landmark antimicrobial resistance declaration signed
A landmark declaration to rid the world of antimicrobial resistance superbugs has been signed by 193 countries. The declaration has…
Dentistry
Antimicrobial resistance a ‘serious threat’ to public health
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has called for a stop to inappropriate use of antibiotics in the NHS.…
Dentistry