Microplastic biofilms enrich antibiotic resistance genes in freshwater environments
Microplastics in water carry dangerous antibiotic resistance genes
This meta-analysis of environmental studies found that microplastic biofilms in freshwater settings significantly enrich antibiotic resistan…
Tiny plastic particles in freshwater environments gather antibiotic resistance genes more than the water itself. This review found that non-…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of pneumonia prevalence and antimicrobial resistance in Ghana
Ghana's pneumonia rate hits 22 percent with one region most at risk
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes data on pneumonia prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns among participants i…
A new review finds 22 percent of Ghanaians have pneumonia, with children under 5 especially vulnerable and widespread resistance to common a…
Meta-analysis finds 22.5% prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and high resistance to tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, and penicillin in Kenya
Kenya's Silent Gonorrhea Crisis Demands New Solutions Now
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 5,170 participants in Kenya found a pooled prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae of 22.5%. Resista…
• Gonorrhea affects one in four high-risk Kenyans tested • Sex workers and low-education groups face highest danger • New treatments like ph…
Bismuth-containing quadruple therapy associated with higher H. pylori eradication rates compared to triple therapy in children
New Mix Clears Stomach Bugs Better in Children
This retrospective cohort study of 161 pediatric patients compared 14-day bismuth-containing quadruple therapy against triple therapy for He…
A four-drug plan works better than the usual three-drug plan for clearing stomach bacteria in kids.