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10/25/2022

WHO identifies life-threatening fungal pathogens

Despite limited data, new WHO report highlights 19 fungi that represent the greatest threat to public health.

10/24/2022

Diagnostic stewardship may help cut unneeded antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria

Diagnostic stewardship focuses not on antibiotics but on reducing urine cultures.

10/19/2022

Rapid test could help distinguish bacterial from viral infections

For bacterial infections, the test had a sensitivity of 93% and a specificity of 88%, while viral sensitivity was 70%.

12/7/2021

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Dec 9, 2021

12/3/2021

Study links FDA warnings to fewer fluoroquinolone prescriptions

Declines in prescribing, however, were in certain types of physicians only.

12/1/2021

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Dec 2, 2021

11/19/2021

FAO plan aims to counter antibiotic resistance in food, ag sectors

With antimicrobial use in livestock expected to double in 30 years, the FAO says nations' AMR capacities need bolstering.

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