Antibiotic resistance: World on cusp of ‘post antibiotic era’
The world is on the cusp of a “post-antibiotic era”, scientists have warned after finding bacteria resistant to drugs used when all other treatments have failed. A report in the Lancet Infectious Diseases says scientists have identified bacteria which is...
Living with face masks: How to stow them, reuse disposables and more
As masks become parts of everyday life – even becoming mandatory in many places, CBC News recently reported on useful tips to maintain their cleanliness and effectiveness. Dr. Zain Chagla, a professor and infectious disease specialist at McMaster University, revealed... Audio Interview: Building a Successful Public Health Response to Covid-19
The continuing spread of SARS-CoV-2 remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. What physicians need to know about transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of Covid-19 is the subject of ongoing updates from infectious disease experts at the Journal. In...
Peptide makes drug-resistant bacteria sensitive to antibiotics again
The research team, led by Professors Kimberly Kline and Mary Chan, developed the peptide knowns as CSM5-K5 with chitosan, a sugar found in crustacean shells that is structurally similar to bacterial cell walls. They believe that this resemblance allows the peptide to...