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Mapping the Implementation of a Clinical Pharmacist-Driven Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme at a Tertiary Care Centre in South India [PDF]

open access: gold, 2021
Vrinda Nampoothiri   +6 more
openalex   +1 more source

Unravelling nature's values in EU agricultural policy: A critical discourse analysis

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Agriculture plays a dual role as both a key driver and a potential solution for biodiversity loss. Farmers, holding a variety of values related to nature, are therefore key actors in biodiversity conservation. EU environmental policies, however, neglect this value diversity, potentially leading to ineffective and unjust outcomes. Acknowledging
Iven Froese, Lasse Loft
wiley   +1 more source

A baseline assessment of antimicrobial stewardship core element implementation in selected public hospitals in Malawi: findings from the 2023 National Program Audit

open access: yesFrontiers in Public Health
BackgroundAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Malawi, frequent stockouts of essential medicines and the widespread dispensing of antibiotics without ...
Ronald Chitatanga   +31 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effective antibiotic conservation by emergency antimicrobial stewardship during a drug shortage [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
We present the first description of an antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) used to successfully manage a multi-antimicrobial drug shortage. Without resorting to formulary restriction, meropenem utilization decreased by 69% and piperacillin-tazobactam
Casabar, Ed   +8 more
core   +2 more sources

Reimagining Urban River Bathing in Europe: A Multisectoral and Interdisciplinary Dive Into Lyon's Rivers (France)

open access: yesRiver Research and Applications, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Urban river bathing is re‐emerging across Europe, driven by social demand and climate change impacts. The Urban Bathing Consortium, an interdisciplinary and intersectoral consortium initiated at the University of Lyon (France), is at the forefront of studying the challenges and opportunities of creating and managing healthy, safe, and ...
Yixin Cao   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

Interactive hygiene training using free open source software

open access: yesBMJ Open Quality
Objectives Regular hygiene trainings are an important way to refresh and improve knowledge about hygiene measures and the prevention of healthcare-associated infections. We aimed to develop an e-learning course to allow healthcare workers (HCWs) to learn
Jens Maschmann   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluating Prescriber Adherence to Guideline-Based Treatment Pathways of a Newly Initiated Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at a Rehabilitation Hospital [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: Inappropriate use of antimicrobials in the healthcare setting is associated with consequences including antimicrobial resistance, Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), adverse drug reactions, and increased healthcare costs.
Bertram, Christie
core   +1 more source

Multifunctional Nanoscale Pigments: Emerging Risks and Circular Strategies for a Sustainable Future

open access: yesSmall Science, EarlyView.
The growing use of nanoscale pigments drives innovation across sectors, yet raises environmental and health concerns. This article explores their multifunctional roles, emerging risks, and regulatory gaps through a One Health lens. It highlights sustainable strategies—including benign‐by‐design approaches and circular economy principles—crucial for ...
Ajay Vikram Singh   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Penicillin Allergy Assessment and Skin Testing in the Outpatient Setting [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Penicillin allergies are among of the most commonly reported allergies, yet only 10% of these patients are truly allergic. This leads to potential inadvertent negative consequences for patients and makes treatment decisions challenging for clinicians ...
Avery, Lisa M.   +3 more
core   +3 more sources

Outcomes from an intervention study implementing fee‐free culture and susceptibility urine testing in dogs and cats

open access: yesVeterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Urine culture and susceptibility (C&S) testing is important to confirm the presence of infection and aid in antimicrobial selection to ensure that the most appropriate drug is used. Veterinarians often cite the cost of C&S as a prohibitive factor limiting its uptake.
Amy W. Hii   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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