Quando le medicine non funzionano. Come rischiamo di perdere la battaglia contro le malattie infettive

An invaluable little book with a crucial message: our abuse of antibiotics is dangerous, as it brings forth the evolution of superbugs; with all the terrible consequences that will ensue. It's accessible, yet detailed enough to clearly understand the issue surrounding infectious diseases and our mea Leggi tutto

Short but informative! An essential read I would say.

This is a Penguin Special, a deliberately slim book that gets across a single point with devastating effect. Sally Davies (I really can't call her 'Professor Dame' like the cover does - it makes her sound like a character from a pantomime) ought to know what she's talking about when it comes to anti Leggi tutto

Short, concise, to the point. The Drugs Don't Work delivers a powerful, science-based message about one of the most pressing global issues of our era: antimicrobial resistance. One of those books that everyone should read. It'd get five stars but for the lack of imagination regarding potential solut Leggi tutto

More terrified that I was already.

Terrifying! A paper on the very real threat that common bacteria and viruses will likely again pose to humanity. The drugs will no longer work. At least Professor Sally Davies offers hope for a solution? About as scary as the warnings about climate change.

Small but strong book, very enticing read. It illustrates how bleak the future seems with the threats of newly emerging super-resistant microorganisms such as methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, and a world without antibiotic medication, but also adds more promising solutions in avoiding suc Leggi tutto

Good read about a scary problem on the horizon. Obviously the author knows her stuff but is able to convey the important parts of the material easily. Quite a dry straight forward book don't expect a magical narrative to be woven, but given size of book and subject just what's required to get a good Leggi tutto

Clear and easily understandable description of a complex matter. Frankly terrifying.