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Symptoms associated with urinary tract infection in nursing home residents: a study among nursing home staff across eight European countries

Infection Prevention in Practice
Summary: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common among nursing home (NH) residents and a leading cause of antibiotic use. NH staff members are key in recognizing suspected UTIs based on observed symptoms.
A. Chalkidou, V. Antsupova, A.M. Theut, T. Marloth, J. Lykkegaard, M.P. Hansen, N. Sodja, A. Kowalczyk, R. Monfà, L. Jaruseviciene, A. Garcia-Sangenís, C. Llor, A. Bálint, J. Glasa, M. Anastasaki, J.N. Jensen   +15 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nurses’ role in antibiotic stewardship at medical wards of a referral hospital in Malawi: Understanding reality and identifying barriers

International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2021
Background: Nurses have multiple roles in medication management. In relation to antibiotics, nurses are recommended to be active in antibiotic stewardship that ensures proper management of antibiotics to minimize antibiotic resistance.
Chimwemwe Tusekile Mula, Lyn Middleton, Adamson Muula, Vernon Solomon, Christine Varga   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Antibiotic resistance: how did we get here and what can we do? [PDF]

, 2013
Executive summary Does antibiotic resistance exist? Yes. It is a worsening phenomenon seen all over the world, including Australia. What are the implications of antibiotic resistance?
Sanjaya Senanayake
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Integrating One Health to Mitigate the Emergence and Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance in Livestock and Aquaculture

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an escalating global threat driven by antimicrobial use in aquaculture and livestock. Resistant pathogens and genes can spread across humans, animals, and the environment through interconnected ecosystems. Using a One Health approach, this review emphasizes antimicrobial stewardship, regulatory strengthening, enhanced ...
Mir Mohammad Ali, Delower Hossain, Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola, Anum Hanif, Shamsaldeen Ibrahim Saeed, Muhammad Abdul Mannan, Anoar Jamai Masroure, Kazi Estieque Alam, Md Kamal Hossain, Sabiha Zarin Tasnim Bristi, Md Jisan Ahmed   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antimicrobial Resistance in Immunocompromised Outpatients: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence and Challenges

Pharmacoepidemiology
Immunocompromised outpatients, including people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH), diabetes, cancer, and organ transplant recipients, are at high risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) due to their weakened immune systems and use of immunosuppressive therapies.
Farhood Sadeghi, Erta Rajabi, Zahra Ghanbari, Sajjad Fattahniya, Reza Samiee, Mandana Akhavan, Mohammadreza Salehi, Maryam Shafaati   +7 more
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Indications for medical antibiotic prophylaxis and potential targets for antimicrobial stewardship intervention : a narrative review

, 2022
: Background: Most of the antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) literature has focused on antimicrobial consumption for the treatment of infections, for the prophylaxis of surgical site infection and for the prevention of endocarditis.
Charani, Esmita, Kofteridis, D.P., Kofteridis, Diamantis P., Ioannou, P., Kostyanev, Tomislav, Vlahovic-Palcevski, Vera, Kostyanev, T., Charani, E., Ioannou, Petros, Karakonstantis, Stamatis, Vlahovic-Palcevski, V., Schouten, Jeroen, Karakonstantis, S., Schouten, J.A.   +13 more
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A systematic scoping review of metrics utilized to measure antibiotic consumption in hospital settings

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs were introduced to promote the judicious use of antimicrobials and to combat antimicrobial resistance. Quantifying antibiotic consumption is an important part of AMS initiatives to achieve these objectives.
Marjan Kandimahforoujaki, Kiplin A. Patanwala, Jan‐Willem C. Alffenaar, Asad E. Patanwala   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ultrasound evaluation of gallbladder wall thickness for predicting severe dengue: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The Ultrasound Journal
Background The prevalence of dengue fever (DF), a mosquito-borne viral disease, is rising worldwide. Its severe manifestations like thrombocytopenia and plasma leakage are associated with increased mortality.
Amirhossein Shahsavand Davoudi, Hamid Harandi, Reza Samiee, Shayan Forghani, Keyhan Mohammadi, Maryam Shafaati   +5 more
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Ceftriaxone‐induced liver injury: Incidence, phenotypic characterization and predictive factors

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Introduction Ceftriaxone is a widely used third‐generation cephalosporin in hospitalized patients. Although generally considered safe, it has been associated with hepatobiliary complications and emerging reports of drug‐induced liver injury (DILI). However, data on its true incidence, phenotypic patterns, and predictors remain limited. This study aimed
Mohamed Hatem, Mohannad N. AbuHaweeleh, Humam Emad Rajha, Mhd Osama Rahhal, Ahmad Hamdan, Lina Naseralallah   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Continuous vs. intermittent infusion of corticosteroids in septic shock: a GRADE-based systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care
Background Septic shock is a fatal infection-induced syndrome causing severe organ dysfunction and high mortality. The study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the effects of continuous versus intermittent bolus hydrocortisone treatment in patients with ...
Parinaz Sadat Mahmoudi, Farhood Sadeghi, Mehran Saberian, Hossein Khalili, Maryam Shafaati   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source