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A Balancing Act: Fighting Sepsis and Antimicrobial Resistance at the Same Time

Studies show that the rapid administration of antibiotics has been generally associated with a decrease in deaths among hospitalized patients with sepsis. However, the need to quickly administer effective therapy can lead to clinicians turning to broad-spectrum antibiotics, which can exacerbate antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Because AMR is a major healthcare concern—including for patients with sepsis—improving the alignment between sepsis protocols and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) guidelines is important for patient care.
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  • June 04, 2025

    Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs on Patient Care in the ICU

    Following their introduction over half a century ago, Intensive Care Units (ICUs) have played an invaluable role in caring for patients who are critically ill or seriously injured. However, infections such as healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a common problem in the ICU, resulting in the frequent use and sometimes overuse of life-saving antibiotics in those settings. While antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a process that naturally occurs over time, it is important to note that the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, even when utilized in intensive care environments, is contributing to the further emergence of resistant pathogens.
  • May 14, 2025

    Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs Are Vital to Reduce Antibiotic Consumption

    Antibiotics have proven to be essential, life-saving medicines. However, their misuse and overuse have become widespread, contributing to the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).1 Today, patients are at risk of premature death due to AMR, and we are in a race to protect modern medicine.
  • April 30, 2025

    Health and Socioeconomic Risk Factors for Developing Sepsis

    Because anyone can get an infection, anyone can get an infection that leads to sepsis. Signs of sepsis, are, for instancefever or low temperature, confusion, difficulty breathing, high heart rate, and low urine output. Seeking medical care immediately is critical.
  • April 02, 2025

    The Growing Problem of Listeria and Listeriosis: What are the risks and how can you stay protected?

    Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that can contaminate food and cause listeriosis – a potentially life-threatening illness if not treated properly. In many respects a perfectly designed bacterial contaminant, Listeria remains hardy even in the face of aggressive cleaning and sanitizing. Unlike many foodborne bacteria, it can survive and even grow even under refrigeration, tolerates salty environments and thrives when it comes into contact with food.