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Impact of rapid mecA polymerase chain reaction rapid diagnostic testing for Staphylococcus aureus in a pediatric setting [PDF]

, 2018
Rapid molecular technology can detect the mecA resistance gene in Staphylococcus aureus (SA), predicting methicillin susceptibility in under one hour. In combination with antimicrobial stewardship program interventions in adults with SA bacteremia, rapid
Drwiega, Emily
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The impact of antibiotic use on transmission of resistant bacteria in hospitals: Insights from an agent-based model [PDF]

, 2018
Extensive antibiotic use over the years has led to the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB). Antibiotic resistance poses a major threat to public health since for many infections antibiotic treatment is no longer effective ...
DRIVE-AB consortium, Elizabeth Temkin, Itzhak Benenson, Jonatan Almagor, Noga Fallach, Yehuda Carmeli   +5 more
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Policy Options for Antimicrobial Resistance: Exploring Lessons From Environmental Governance

The Milbank Quarterly, EarlyView.
Policy Points Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing global health crisis driven by complex collective action challenges, requiring locally tailored and context‐sensitive solutions. Drawing insights from environmental governance where collective action problems are familiar, we propose nine adaptable strategies for AMR governance, offering ...
ISAAC WELDON, KATHLEEN LIDDELL, KEVIN OUTTERSON   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pharmacist-led antimicrobial stewardship program in the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia in paediatric patients: a multivariate analysis

Infection Prevention in Practice
Summary: Background: Care bundles are a recognised strategy to improve treatment. When managed through an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) based on the pharmacist-led program model, care bundles can be an effective tool to guide decision making ...
Stella Caroline Schenidt Bispo da Silva, Mariana Millan Fachi, Marinei Campos Ricieri, Fábio de Araújo Motta   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Low Sensitivity of Procalcitonin for Bacteremia at an Academic Medical Center: A Cautionary Tale for Antimicrobial Stewardship [PDF]

, 2020
Kellie J. Goodlet, Emily A. Cameron, Michael D. Nailor   +2 more
openalex   +1 more source

Infection on the Sidelines: Evaluating Bacteremia Rates in Device-Dependent Cardiology Patients

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Introduction: Patients with mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices, such as ventricular assist devices (VAD) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), are excluded from the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) central line-associated ...
Jessica Seidelman, Heather Pena, Alexandria Hunt, Brittain Wood, Polly Padgette, Erin Gettler, Jeffrey Keenan, Deverick Anderson, Becky Smith   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Trends Observed in Urinary Pathogens Obtained From New York State [PDF]

, 2018
International guidelines recommend using local susceptibility data to direct empiric therapy for acute uncomplicated cystitis. We evaluated outpatient urinary isolate susceptibility trends in New York State.
Avery, Lisa M., Bankert, Eve, Carreno, Joseph J., Dobson, Erica, Dumyati, Ghinwa, Hassett, Stephen, Keller, Marina, Lodise, Thomas, Lubowski, Theresa, Pearsall, Matthew, Rank, Elliot L.   +10 more
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EAACI Guidelines on the Importance of Green Space in Urban Environments for Allergy and Asthma Prevention

Allergy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The allergy and asthma epidemic in urban societies following World War II is mostly caused by changes in the environment, diet and lifestyle. Disconnection of urban populations from the wider environment has reduced the protective factors building up immunological resilience.
Tari Haahtela, Liam O'Mahony, Claudia Traidl‐Hoffmann, Mubeccel Akdis, Ozlem Ceylan, Panagiotis Chaslaridis, Athanasios Damialis, Stefano Del Giacco, Antti Lauerma, Kari C. Nadeau, Inês Paciência, Isabella Pali‐Schöll, Oscar Palomares, Harald Renz, Jurgen Schwarze, Marilyn Urrutia‐Pereira, Carina Venter, Donata Vercelli, Tonya Winders, Cezmi A. Akdis, Marek Jutel, Ioana Agache   +21 more
wiley   +1 more source

Review: Water medication of growing pigs: sources of between-animal variability in systemic exposure to antimicrobials

Animal, 2019
On many Australian commercial pig farms, groups of growing pigs are mass-medicated through their drinking water with selected antimicrobials for short periods to manage herd health.
S.B. Little, H.K. Crabb, A.P. Woodward, G.F. Browning, H. Billman-Jacobe   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bacterial Aetiology of Neonatal Sepsis and Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern at the Regional Referral Hospital, Dar es Salam, Tanzania; A Call to Strengthening Antibiotic Stewardship Program [PDF]

, 2023
Mtebe Majigo, Jackline Makupa, Zivonishe Mwazyunga, Anna Luoga, Julius Kisinga, Bertha Mwamkoa, Sukyung Kim, Agricola Joachim   +7 more
openalex   +1 more source