Antimicrobial Resistance & Stewardship
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May 22, 2024
Diagnostic Stewardship: choosing the right test
Clinical labs are often faced with the challenge of needing to be better, faster, and more productive – while sometimes expected to do so with fewer resources and contending with supply chain issues. With the continued focus on value-based care as a main objective in healthcare, optimizing the utilization of diagnostic testing is more important than ever. -
April 10, 2024
How Pharmacists Can Contribute to Antimicrobial Stewardship?
We asked Dr. Catherine Duggan, CEO of the International Pharmaceutical Federation, about what clinical pharmacists can do in their roles to contribute to and promote antimicrobial stewardship. -
March 13, 2024
Antimicrobial Resistance Makes It Harder to Treat Urinary Tract Infections and Increases Risk of Sepsis and AKI
Antimicrobial resistant bacteria pose a major public health threat because they limit treatment options for infectious diseases. Common ailments like urinary tract infections (UTIs), which have often been easily and quickly cured by antibiotics historically, are becoming harder to treat due to resistant bacteria. Not only does this prolong discomfort for those suffering from UTIs, it also presents the danger that the infection may lead to a more serious condition. -
February 28, 2024
The Rise of Multi-Drug Resistant Candidiasis in COVID-19 Patients
Data suggests that since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increased prevalence of antimicrobial resistant infections and increases in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). A recent study shows an alarming incidence of multidrug-resistant candidiasis in COVID-19 patients, which carries high morbidity and mortality rates. With this increasing prevalence of resistant infections, the utilization of surveillance tools such as whole genome sequencing (WGS) are critical in preventing the spread of these infections. -
November 08, 2023
Vanessa Carter Shares Her Battle Against Antimicrobial Resistance
She was 25 and had no idea of what Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) was before her car accident. Here is her story.