The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is running a digital information campaign on antibiotics aimed at young adults using the character Andi Biotic. The aim of the campaign is to encourage correct use of antibiotics, use only those prescribed for them and not save unused antibiotics for future use. The Read more…
Reina et al (2024) reviewed and summarised the available knowledge of the demonstrated in-vitro and clinical trail evidence of Pelargonium sidoides. At total of 134 studies were reviewed, the majority published since 2007. The safety profile was also reviewed and concluded that Pelargonium is well tolerated. The often discussed relation Read more…
Cinatl et al (2024) published a review of the mechanisms of the antimicrobial activity of Pelargonium. They reviewed the evidence and proposed mechanisms underlying the antibacterial and antiviral effects of Pelargonium as well as the well documented effects modulating the immune system. The paper is an open access publication and Read more…
The Sun Newspaper in the UK published an A to Z list of plant based herbal medicines. Dr Richard Middleton, director of the British Herbal Medicine Association is quoted with a useful reminder that herbal medicines are high quality licensed products but the quality of herbal food supplements is variable. Read more…
A very informative article in The Financial Times written by global pharmaceuticals correspondent Hannah Kuchler. The article discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in helping discover new antimicrobial compounds. There is a good illustrated explanation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and a reminder of the predicted profound effect on mortality Read more…