Some bloodstream infection bacteria grew resistant to last-resort drugs in 2020 – WHO

LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) – The first year of the coronavirus pandemic saw an increase in drug resistance in bacteria that cause bloodstream infections, even against antibiotics of last resort, a report from the World Health Organization based on data from 87 countries in 2020. The overuse or misuse of antibiotics has helped make microbes … Read more

Mental health issues in kids rose during pandemic; awareness and use of COVID treatments is low

Palestinian children take part in a mental health support session in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, June 6, 2021. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Registry April 28 (Reuters) – The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further … Read more