Drug resistance

Nasty superbug MRSA hits Daniel Fells following a cortisone shot to relieve pain from toe and ankle injuries

New report provides the most comprehensive picture yet of antibiotic use and resistance worldwide, and it isn't pretty

A growing number of Shigella bacteria no longer respond to treatment with the antibiotic ciprofloxacin

Findings contradict prevailing view that bacteria become less “fit” when they acquire resistance to drugs

A patient with extensively drug-resistant TB flew from Mumbai to Chicago, and the deadly disease could become an infamous export due to problems in India's public health system

From predatory microbes to toxic metals, nature is inspiring new ways to treat infections

A “time machine” algorithm, backed by experimental data, reveals how to cycle drugs to reverse resistance

A Scientific American investigation explores the growing threat from multidrug-resistant shigella in the U.S.

This year, I've been very fortunate to be a part of the inaugural class of the Presidential Leadership Scholars (PLS) program, which brings together 60 leaders from around the country to work on projects designed to create significant social impact and change.

As the number of older patients with cancer soars, researchers explore how best to treat them

New drugs for Alzheimer's lag, but not for lack of trying

Stimulator devices can tweak nervous system activity to turn down inflammation or treat other effects of disease