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Researchers in Nova Scotia, Canada, have developed new treatments for superbugs — bacteria that no longer respond to current medications. The team led by Dalhousie University’s Christopher McMaster discovered 30 effective antibiotics after a decade of research. "Some are really good to be delivered topically, some you can take orally, some you can put through an IV. And they all work against all the drug-resistant bugs that are out there." The World Health Organization says superbugs are responsible for more than 5 million deaths. McMaster said some of the new antibiotics are especially effective against diabetic foot infections. Lab tests have been successfully peer-reviewed and the team is now looking for funding to move to safety and toxicity trials.