An antimicrobial is an agent that kills microorganism or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial medicines can be grouped according to the microorganisms they act primarily against. For example, antibacterials (commonly known as antibiotics) are used against bacteria. Misuse of antibiotics, both on humans and on animals, leads to the emergence and selection of resistant bacteria to … Continue reading Antimicrobial resistance – EFSA/ECDC report
Energy drinks consumption report
At the end of 2011 an external study was commissioned by EFSA to the Consortium Nomisma-Areté, with the objective of gathering consumption data for “energy” drinks (ED) in specific consumer groups (adults, adolescents and children) in EU). The study had also examined the co-consumption with alcohol, or consumption associated with intense physical exercise, and the total caffeine exposure of the … Continue reading Energy drinks consumption report
