Drug resistance

Researchers claim it could be used to kill some of the world's deadliest bacteria.

Over 25% infections in the country are resistant to drugs and the figure is rising, scientists warn.

Tom Patterson was dying from a drug-resistant superbug, until his wife mobilised experts in phages.

Prescriptions for antibiotics are falling but infections resistant to the drugs are still rising, a report says.

Health officials investigate if drugs seized at a UK airport were going to a farm that supplies Moy Park.

Seriously sick patients could get help to recover via sensors that keep an eye on antibiotics in their blood.

The researchers say it is a new form of antibiotic resistance and could explain why some infections keep coming back.

One health board says a cut in antibiotics prescribed has led to a fall in cases of C. difficile

The fungus was only discovered 10 years ago, but is now a problem in hospitals across the world.

At least 20% of the most common gulls carry the bacteria, which scientists fear can be passed on to humans.

It aims to tackle the problem of antimicrobial resistance, where superbugs become immune to the drugs.

Wales' chief medical officer says a "small minority" are unconvinced by their safety and benefits.

Bits of the industry could be taken over as no new drugs are being made, says Lord Jim O'Neill.

Ministers want drug firms to develop new antibiotics and to stop people overusing existing ones.