Assuming he has a sensitive bug, which is responsive to antibiotics, it may not necessarily be the worst-case scenario.' ...

There is no evidence that post-mortem samples were taken from a premature baby after his death, a hospital boss has said.

There is no evidence that post-mortem samples were taken from a premature baby after his death, a hospital boss has said.

A tool that screens for molecules that may have therapeutic value against drug-resistant bacteria has been released for free ...

A study found that hospital sink drains harbor dangerous bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. Despite thorough ...

Kochi: A team of multi-institutional researchers discovered a novel method for synthesising silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) ...

Turmeric, a golden-hued spice derived from the Curcuma longa plant, has been a cornerstone of traditional medicine for ...

In a nutshell A year-long study of hospital sink drains found 67 different bacterial species living there, many resistant to ...

A study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology has revealed that sink pipes in hospitals continue to harbour ...

They found that the sinks and their drains are routinely cleaned with bleach, as well as disinfected with chemicals and pressurised steam every fortnight, or every month in non-patient areas. Once a ...

We hope to be cured when we stay in hospital. But too often, we acquire new infections there. Such "health-care-associated ...

Meet the jumbo phage. Scientists believe they’ve cracked the code on how its ‘secret handshakes’ act as a shield against the ...