Antibiotic resistant bacteria is rising - is a great global crisis on the horizon?

AMR proportions and IRRs for most key pathogens were up to three-times higher in isolates from outpatients with cancer than those without cancer, highlighting the need for enhanced surveillance, infec...

If approved, tebipenem HBr could be the first oral carbapenem antibiotic for US patients with complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) An estimated 2.9...

Off-label use of intravenous rifampicin during surgery: analysis of Australian surveillance data and retrospective audit at a tertiary hospital - Volume 5 Issue 1

Salmonella is a major cause of foodborne disease worldwide. Authors created a Salmonella database and present a genetic atlas of antimicrobial resistance, identifying some socioeconomic and environmen...

AMR proportions and IRRs for most key pathogens were up to three-times higher in isolates from outpatients with cancer than those without cancer, highlighting the need for enhanced surveillance, infec...

Abstract. The presence of antibiotics in surface waters poses risks to aquatic ecosystems and human health due to their toxicity and influence on antimicro

Off-label use of intravenous rifampicin during surgery: analysis of Australian surveillance data and retrospective audit at a tertiary hospital - Volume 5 Issue 1

Vancomycin is an important antimicrobial for the treatment of Gram-positive infections. To optimise efficacy and minimise toxicity, monitoring the area under the vancomycin concentration–time curve ov...

The global Chocolate Scorecard evaluates traders and brands on efforts to address child labour, deforestation and other measures.

Dear All (with thanks to Louise for co-authoring and with a wonkish alert … settle in for the ride!), Today’s newsletter discusses the intersection of three themes around antibiotic access. Recall fir...

AbstractObjectives. Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxycycline-PEP) can reduce incident cases of syphilis, chlamydia and possibly gonorrhoea especi

AbstractBackground. Ensuring timely and equitable access to effective and optimal antimicrobials is crucial for optimal patient care, to minimize the use o

Analysis in English on World about Health; published on 14 Feb 2025 by WHO

As antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to pose a significant threat to global health, experts emphasise the critical importance of effective risk communication in addressing this “silent…