Major new research study to improve antibiotic prescribing for urinary tract infections in primary care
New research led by the University of Bristol aims to help GPs choose the best antibiotic for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) and reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), thanks to a £ 3 million award by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - July 18, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences, Institutes, Institutes, Bristol Population Health Science Institute; Press Release Source Type: news
The Key to Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance? Dollars, Experts Say
(MedPage Today) -- The U.S. cannot begin to tackle the problem of antimicrobial resistance without first changing the way antibiotics are reimbursed, experts argued during a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
"Antibiotics ... are curative life-saving... (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - July 12, 2023 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Key considerations as Congress works towards PAHPA reauthorization
This week, PhRMAsubmitted comments to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) regarding the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) reauthorization draft. In our comments, we expressed our strong opposition to policy proposals that would inhibit the biopharmaceutical industry partnering with the government to address pressing public health needs. With many PAHPA programs set to expire on September 30th and only a few legislative days left before the start of August work period, it is critical that lawmakers of both parties work together to ensure timely reauthorization of core pr...
Source: The Catalyst - July 12, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Jocelyn Ulrich Tags: Research and Development Drug Cost Coronavirus Antimicrobial Resistance Source Type: news
What you need to know about the critical minerals race
Also in today’s newsletter, investors seek antidote for antimicrobial resistance (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Antimicrobial Resistance: The Silent Pandemic
Scientists continue to ring alarm bells about the risks associated with the continued misuse of antimicrobials and advocate for innovative treatments, improved surveillance, and greater public health education. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - July 1, 2023 Category: Science Tags: News & Opinion Source Type: news
AI? Brain manipulation? WHO ’s new chief scientist aims to anticipate global challenges
At the beginning of May, after almost 10 years at the helm of one of the world’s richest biomedical foundations, British physician Jeremy Farrar traded funding clout for a bigger international stage, moving to Geneva to become chief scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO). Farrar had
helped make the U.K.-based Wellcome Trust a major player
in global issues such as infectious diseases and the health effects of climate change. He also wasn’t shy about criticizing WHO’s leadership, specifically its slow response to the West African Ebola outbreak in 2014.
Only the second person in the chief scie...
Source: ScienceNOW - June 29, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
A conversation with Dr. Mike Ybarra on the current state of COVID-19
On May 11th of this year, the COVID-19 national public health emergency (PHE) officially ended, marking an incredible milestone in the fight against COVID-19. While the end of the PHE signals a new chapter in the fight against COVID-19, the biopharmaceutical industry ’s work continues to ensure our health care system is well-prepared for any curve balls this virus might throw as well as staying ahead of the next pandemic. (Source: The Catalyst)
Source: The Catalyst - June 27, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Matthew Norawong Tags: Vaccines Coronavirus Antimicrobial Resistance Source Type: news
Africa: Formation of the Quadripartite Technical Group On the Economics of Antimicrobial Resistance
[WHO] The Quadripartite organizations, made up of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), have established the Quadripartite Technical Group on the Economics of Antimicrobial Resistance (QTG-EA). (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 24, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Africa External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Sustainable Development Source Type: news
Coordinated measures crucial to address growing menace of antimicrobial resistance in India: Health secretary
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Thursday stressed on the need for coordinated efforts to address the growing menace of antimicrobial resistance in the country. He also discussed the implementation of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR) at the inter-sectoral coordination committee meeting held under his chairmanship. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - June 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
UCSB Researchers Discover Superior Culture Medium for Bacterial Testing, along with New Insights into Antimicrobial Resistance
Study may also result in new clinical laboratory tools for determining antimicrobial resistance and efficacy of existing antibiotics Researchers find it increasingly difficult to develop antibiotics that are effective against strains of bacteria that display antibiotic resistance—a subset of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). However, a new study provides a glimmer of hope and may spur clinical […]
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Source: Dark Daily - June 7, 2023 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: swallask Tags: Digital Pathology Laboratory Instruments & Laboratory Equipment Laboratory Pathology Laboratory Resources Laboratory Testing Source Type: news
ISPE Releases Report on its Work Supporting the Establishment of the...
ISPE was engaged by McKinsey & Company to provide technical and regulatory expertise and advice in the areas of antimicrobial resistance and flexible manufacturing countermeasures.(PRWeb June 06, 2023)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/ispe_releases_report_on_its_work_supporting_the_establishment_of_the_european_health_emergency_preparedness_and_response_authority_hera/prweb19378860.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - June 6, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Africa: Removing Antimicrobial Resistance From WHO's 'Pandemic Treaty' Will Leave Humanity Vulnerable to Future Pandemics
[The Conversation Africa] In late May, the latest version of the draft Pandemic Instrument, also referred to as the "pandemic treaty," was shared with Member States at the World Health Assembly. The text was made available online via Health Policy Watch and it quickly became apparent that all mentions of addressing antimicrobial resistance in the Pandemic Instrument were at risk of removal. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 5, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Overuse of Some Disinfectants Can Do More Harm Than Good
(MedPage Today) -- Antimicrobial resistance remains a pressing public health concern and a leading cause of death around the world. Treating infections with antibiotics is a decision made by the healthcare provider after carefully considering the... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - May 30, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Antibiotic-Resistant Bugs Will Kill As Many As Cancer By 2050; UN Report
Deaths from drug-resistant infections are set to skyrocket by 2050, according to the UN 2023 report ‘Bracing for Superbugs: Strengthening environmental action in the One Health response to antimicrobial resistance.’ Unless…#antibiotic #unreportdeaths #annafleck #amr #statista #africa #latinamerica #oceania (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Africa: Africa's Scientists Need to Use Wastewater to Find Drug-Resistant Bacteria
[The Conversation Africa] People often think of wastewater as serving no purpose. But it can be a valuable source of information. Wastewater is increasingly recognised as a significant environmental reservoir for antimicrobial resistance - a growing global public health threat. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 25, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
