Journal of Global Antimicrobial ResistanceAIM: This study aims to critically analyze the existence and implementation of country regulations from the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) that aim to improve community pharmacist nonprescription dispensing of antimicrobials (CP-NPDA).
Nour Shamas, Coll de Lima Hutchison
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2211. Nursing Home Infection Preventionists are Leading Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs – Should They Be? A Statewide Survey of Stewardship Leadership Roles in Nursing Homes [PDF]
, 2023 Jessica Zering +3 more
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The Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Skin tumor excision under local anesthesia with simple suturing is widely performed in outpatient dermatological practice. Although generally considered safe, postoperative complications such as wound dehiscence, infection, and contact dermatitis can negatively impact patients' quality of life and healthcare resources.
Kasumi Kato +3 more
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Infection Prevention in PracticeSummary: 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 +3 more
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Empiric Antibiotic Therapy in the Treatment of Community-acquired Pneumonia in a General Hospital in Saudi Arabia [PDF]
, 2019 Background: Guideline-based empiric antimicrobial therapy is recommended for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). In this study, we evaluate the pattern of empiric antibiotics of CAP patients.
Al-Tawfiq, Jaffar A. +2 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 +2 more
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Infection on the Sidelines: Evaluating Bacteremia Rates in Device-Dependent Cardiology Patients
Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare EpidemiologyIntroduction: 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 +8 more
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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. +10 more
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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 +5 more
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Everyday geographies of uneven water infrastructures and practices in China
Geographical Research, EarlyView.This research unpacks the disparate distribution of centralised water supply at both household and community scales in Changsha and explores how alternative, heterogeneous water supply modalities contribute to filling everyday service gaps, but also produce and exacerbate additional layers of inequality.
Dongyang Mi +3 more
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