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Mashup Score: 4Senate hearing highlights superbug threats, solutions - 10 month(s) ago
A panel of experts in infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and drug development today urged US lawmakers to support legislation that could help revitalize the antibiotic development pipeline. At a hearing held by a subcommittee of the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, the experts spoke about the rising threat AMR poses to public health and modern…
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Mashup Score: 5
Inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions to prevent infective endocarditis cost the system nearly $31 million a year, according to new research.
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Inappropriate dental antibiotics cost US healthcare system millions, study finds Improper abx Rx to prevent infective endocarditis cost the system ~$31 million a year, according to new research https://t.co/wAGoqIZ3zD #AntibioticStewardship #AMR Photo: Lily A. / Flickr cc https://t.co/n8wQy89RbD
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Mashup Score: 1Pharmacist review identifies improper antibiotic prescriptions - 10 month(s) ago
A total of 149 oral antibiotic prescriptions were reviewed, and 55 interventions were made, 42 of which were accepted.
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Pharmacist review identifies improper antibiotic prescriptions A total of 149 oral antibiotic prescriptions were reviewed, and 55 interventions were made, 42 of which were accepted https://t.co/rXTG0DxlfD #AMR #AntibioticStewardship https://t.co/wjKdv3X5N4
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Mashup Score: 11Increased antibiotic exposure linked to severe COVID-19 outcomes - 10 month(s) ago
The researchers observed a dose-response relationship between the number of antibiotic prescriptions and risk of severe outcomes.
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Increased antibiotic exposure linked to severe #COVID19 outcomes The researchers observed a dose-response relationship between the number of antibiotic prescriptions and risk of severe outcomes https://t.co/nMoSvRzCXT #AMR #AntibioticStewardship https://t.co/YQDzdirUxe
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Mashup Score: 5
Data from hospitals in Chile, Brazil, and Argentina show substantial increases in intravenous antibiotic use at the beginning of the pandemic.
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Study shows early #COVID19 spike in antibiotic use in 3 South American countries Data from hospitals in Chile, Brazil, and Argentina show substantial increases in intravenous antibiotic use at the beginning of the pandemic https://t.co/tNnM9l6dmI #AMR #AntibioticStewardship https://t.co/wZtPCXgsxB
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Mashup Score: 10FDA clears rapid diagnostic test for respiratory ailments - 10 month(s) ago
Lumos Diagnostics receives FDA clearance for a test that helps to determine when antibiotics are needed for respiratory infections.
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FDA clears rapid diagnostic test for respiratory ailments Lumos Diagnostics receives FDA clearance for a test that helps to determine when antibiotics are needed for respiratory infections https://t.co/PtLREHAE2m #AntibioticStewardship #Diagnostics
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Mashup Score: 5
Whole-genome sequencing identified an array of antibiotic resistance genes, including multiple carbapenemase and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase genes.
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Case report: Ukrainian soldier riddled with extensively drug-resistant bacteria Tests found an array of antibiotic resistance genes, including multiple carbapenemase and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase genes https://t.co/3LZ6NdJr7b #AMR #AntibioticStewardship US Army photo https://t.co/rTq4i8fLeT
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Mashup Score: 0Study highlights risk factors for resistant bacteria in Kenyan hospitals - 10 month(s) ago
Antibiotic use, invasive devices, and several days of hospitalization were significantly associated with carriage of multidrug-resistant bacteria.
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Study highlights risk factors for resistant bacteria in Kenyan hospitals Antibiotic use, invasive devices, and several days of hospitalization were significantly associated with carriage of multidrug-resistant bacteria https://t.co/RdlEQZP46A #AMR #AntibioticStewardship https://t.co/6Umb0rFtlO
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Mashup Score: 6Tyson to drop 'No Antibiotics Ever' label from some chicken products - 10 month(s) ago
Tyson Foods will drop the “No Antibiotics Ever” label from some of its chicken products by the end of the year, according to media reports. The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the news, said Tyson will remove the label from certain fresh, frozen, and ready-made chicken products because it is reintroducing ionophores to some of its chickens’ diets. Ionophores are antibiotics that are…
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Tyson to drop 'No Antibiotics Ever' label from some chicken products The use of a non-medically important antibiotic in some of its chickens means the company cannot use the label https://t.co/ELVkhxFjkX #AntibioticStewardship #AMR https://t.co/estuBk8uDB
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Mashup Score: 2ID consultation linked to reduced risk of death in gram-negative bacteremia patients - 10 month(s) ago
Infectious disease consultation was associated with a 40% reduced risk of death.
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ID consultation linked to reduced risk of death in gram-negative bacteremia patients Infectious disease consultation was associated with a 40% reduced risk of death https://t.co/lSTHexl4ZL #AMR #AntibioticStewardship https://t.co/NAR1B03yVH
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Senate hearing highlights #superbug threats, solutions Expert witnesses called on lawmakers to support legislation that could help revitalize the antibiotic development pipeline https://t.co/7bEASy0mRm #AMR #AntibioticStewardship https://t.co/z07BjkJlbC