Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic Resistance

THE STATE OF ANTIBACTERIALS One of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century is antibiotic resistance, which occurs when a few bacteria in a given population develop a genetic mutation that enables them to survive—even in the presence of antibiotics....
Antibiotic Resistance

The Danger Of Antibiotic Resistance

THE STATE OF ANTIBIOTICS One of the greatest public health challenges of the twenty first century—drug resistant bacteria—prompted the first ever Antibiotics Summit at the White House earlier this month. Antibiotic resistance occurs when a few bacteria in a given...

First-in-Class: 2014 Drug Approvals

The FDA ushered in six new drugs just before the close of 2014, bringing the final tally to 41– the highest rate since 1996, when the agency approved 53 drugs. 2014 drug approvals were notable not only for their quantity, but also their quality. A number of new drugs...