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Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance
Ibuprofen and paracetamol are common over-the-counter medications that many of us reach for when we’re sick. But new research shows that these trusted staples are quietly fuelling one of the world’s biggest health threats: antibiotic resistance.
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Wastewater reveals signs of antimicrobial resistance in aged care
A new study analysing wastewater samples from several aged care and retirement homes in Adelaide, has uncovered worrying signs of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in at least one facility.