Antimicrobial resistance #AMR

When applying #OneHealth on #HAI #AMR we argue for prioritizing hospital environment, actionable wastewater surveillance, and high-risk clones over broad cross-sectoral tick-box exercises. Reframing “One Health” for Healthcare-Associated AMR share.google/timYB078yEoB...

Published! Resistenshåndboka (in Norwegian) This handbook provides guidance on screening, #IPC and outbreak management for resistant microbes in healthcare. Extra precautions help prevent silent spread and protect against harder-to-treat infections. #AMR Avilable here: www.fhi.no/sm/antibioti...

11-year on Enterococcus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia hospitals: ​• High-level gentamicin resistance declined, susceptibility to linezolid, daptomycin & tigecycline stayed high (>95%). • VRE rates & MDR remained unchanged, with E. faecium linked to higher mortality. #AMR share.google/H9h2gLRqJHNB...

​How do we bridge the gap from AMR surveillance to real impact? ​Join top international experts in Oslo on Nov 6 to discuss One Health, policy, IPC & microbiome innovations. ​ Domus Bibliotheca, UiO Program & free registration: share.google/l7lG8wbUIUw5...

Big week for our lab, another publication is out! #dentistry has a strategic position in the fight against AMR, yet is under-leveraged because of shortcomings in policy and education. @antimicrobial.bsky.social @amr-twilight.bsky.social @ulfdahle.bsky.social journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...

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50% of ICU patients in a Dhaka hospital acquired #AMR, leading to >90% mortality among confirmed infections. ​Targeted #IPC measures in the NICU slashed bloodstream infections by 86% ​Ref: Adult ICU study: journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... NICU intervention study: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#AMR is hitting infants, ICUs, and low-resource settings hard. Tackling pediatric AMR requires updated treatment guidelines w/local data, improved ICU IPC & vaccination, expand targeted stewardship, rapid diagnostics, and global access to child-friendly antibiotics. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

This behavior is borrowing from the future to pay for today's selfishness. ​It is like maxing out a high-interest credit card to enjoy an immediate, care-free lifestyle. The massive hidden debt will eventually have to be paid by the entire community when #AMR develops. www.kqed.org/science/2001...

Change happens from the ground up. When policymakers remain passive, let's put our hope in the people. Consumer and environmental organizations are taking legal action to stop the use of human antibiotics in industrial farming. #AMR #OneHealth earthjustice.org/wp-content/u...

Welcome for complicated UTIs w/ resistant bugs but oral carbapenem lower the last barrier protecting this important antibiotic class Convenience for patients must not become convenience for prescribers, otherwise we may pay with increased carbapenem resistance #AMR www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...

Highly unusual & concerning: The 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR in Nigeria has been postponed at short notice. Reason is the WHO PHEIC declaration for the Ebola outbreak in DRC/Uganda. Full understanding for prioritizing acute response. #AMR #GlobalHealth #OneHealth

Over 70% of people believe at least one unproven health claim (vaccines, fluoride, raw milk, etc.), according to a global survey of 16,000 people. Misinformation is widespread, fueled by information overload and growing skepticism of scientific evidence. #Edelman www.edelman.com/sites/g/file...

The U.S. decision to re-engage with #GAVI during the #Ebola outbreak could be a positive development. The key question is whether this signals a sustained commitment to global health security or a temporary response to a growing crisis and what engagement will look like. tinyurl.com/US-and-GAVI

Australia is battling its worst diphtheria outbreak in decades, over 230 cases in remote communities, highlighting the threat when population immunity gaps open. Targeted vaccination campaigns and trust-building can slam the door shut on old #infectiousdisease insightplus.mja.com.au/2026/21/aust...

​The World Health Assembly has officially adopted the new 10-year Global Action Plan on AMR (GAP-AMR 2026–2036). A crucial decade-long framework uniting human health, agriculture, and environment to secure national financing and curb the global #AMR crisis. nation.africa/kenya/health...

The next pandemic is the failure of the life-saving drugs we already have. ​In Nature, Ben Deighton exposes how unauthorized market vendors and "patient-pleasing" doctors are accelerating #AMR in West Africa, where last-resort drugs are already failing. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

🦠New Special Issue: Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections: Epidemiology and Implementation of Global Strategies 👔Guest Editors: Dr. Ulf Reidar Dahle and Prof. Dr. Belinda Farias Nicolau 🗓️Deadline: 31 August 2026 www.mdpi.com/journal/micr...

New model alert: Human nasal microbiota transplanted into germ-free mice. In collaborative work led by Dr. Shekhar (@drsshekhar.bsky.social), this opens the door to causal studies of respiratory microbes, chronic rhinosinusitis, and #AMR. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...

95% of penicillin allergy labels are wrong. ​A 40-hospital study shows that Direct Oral Challenges safely "delabel" "penicillin allergic" patients, drastically reducing the use of WHO-restricted antibiotics. Better testing = better antibiotic stewardship. #AMR academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...

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Drought appears to concentrate microbes and natural antibiotics in soils, intensifying selection and increasing #AMR in environmental bacteria. Hotter, drier regions show higher levels of AMR infections, a reminder that climate, environment, and health are linked. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Gender inequality is quietly fueling the rise of #AMR. Tackling AMR means addressing violence, stigma, and barriers that prevent women from accessing timely care. #GlobalHealth www.counterview.net/2026/03/gend...

Global antibiotic pipeline is “worryingly thin” as big pharma slows and smaller firms struggle to fill the gap. Low-income countries face access shortages, pushing the need for action & smart incentives to drive new drug development. #AMR #GlobalHealth accesstomedicinefoundation.org/medialibrary...

It is time for the dental profession to take a more active role in national action plans against #AMR and to engage systematically in antibiotic stewardship. AMR is a shared challenge that requires dentistry to make a clear contribution to stewardship efforts. www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...

Bridging surveillance, risk assessment, and intervention will require closer integration of research, public health, and environmental governance under the One Health framework.

Antibiotic use in Australia is lower than a decade ago, and hospitals use last-line antibiotics carefully. However, rising #AMR and inconsistent prescribing, especially after surgery and in geriatrics, highlight the need to strengthen antimicrobial stewardship. pharmacydaily.com.au/news/amr-ant...

Special Issue in Microorganisms: Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections: Epidemiology and Implementation of Global Strategies Now open for submissions www.mdpi.com/journal/micr... Please share and consider contributing. #AMR #Microbiology #PublicHealth

Vaccines are powerful tools against #AMR. By preventing infections, they reduce antibiotic use and slow the spread of resistant microbes. Expanding global access to effective vaccines is essential to preserving the antibiotics we depend on. pharmaphorum.com/rd/amr-and-v...

US sales of medically important antibiotics for farm animals rose 16% 2023-24. When regulatory agencies & public health guidance are being weakened, expecting the tighter controls needed to curb the trend feels more like wishful thinking than policy #AMR publichealthpolicyjournal.com/u-s-farm-ant...

Wockhardt completes Phase 3 trial of its novel antibiotic FOVISCU, achieving a 93% clinical cure rate and demonstrating non-inferiority to meropenem. The results mark a rare late-stage success in antibiotic R&D amid the global #AMR crisis. #PublicHealth www.bwhealthcareworld.com/article/wock...

Pune, India: Officials report a decline in drug-resistant #tuberculosis, but clinicians caution that antibiotic misuse and harder-to-detect #TB may mean the problem isn’t fully visible yet. #AMR #PublicHealth #InfectiousDisease timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/pm...

India’s proposal for a blue strip on antimicrobial labels is a welcome step against #AMR. Every policy that raises awareness and supports responsible use matters, especially when combined with stewardship, enforcement, and education. #PublicHealth www.business-standard.com/industry/new...

#AMR is a prominent topic at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 this week in Davos, where leaders are advancing the Davos Compact on AMR and calling for urgent, coordinated action on innovation, stewardship, sustainable agriculture, and financing. www.weforum.org/stories/2026...

Australia’s Therapeutic Guidelines issues antibiotic update, revising advice on perinatal infections, surgical prophylaxis, mastitis, wound infections... to keep pace with rising #AMR. Changes highlight guidelines must be “living” and digitally accessed, not memorised. www.tg.org.au/products/the...

Plasmid-borne tet(X4) in Klebsiella inactivates tigecycline and spreads between bacteria. Its association with other last-line resistance genes represents a serious #OneHealth #AMR challenge.

#AMR is real and growing. Misuse today means untreatable infections tomorrow. Public awareness matters, but we need leaders to step up with strong policies, regulation, and investment to protect antibiotics as a shared global resource. www.indiatvnews.com/health/pm-mo...

£8m from @Wellcome is funding a new global initiative at @LivUni, led by Prof William Hope, to tackle #AMR by identifying effective combinations of existing antibiotics. Project will start with high-impact solutions for Southeast Asia. news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/12/18/8...

Two new antibiotics, zoliflodacin and gepotidacin, approved by the FDA on 11–12 Dec 2025, represents major breakthrough against drug-resistant gonorrhoea. They are the first new treatments in decades. #AMR #InfectiousDisease www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Swedish medtech Amferia secures an oversubscribed €3.5M funding round to accelerate its antimicrobial peptide hydrogel platform for human and animal wound care. This strong investor momentum may advance new tools in the fight against #AMR. #InfectiousDisease news.cision.com/amferia-ab/r...

Being named a University Scholar is one of the highest honors in the U of I. Exceptional research, teaching, and future promise + $15K/year for three years to advance scholarship. Huge kudos to Michael Federle for this well-deserved recognition. Sincere congratulations. today.uic.edu/university-s...

Ethiopia has launched its 4th National Action Plan on #AMR during #WAAW2025, strengthening #OneHealth surveillance, stewardship, labs, IPC, and awareness. Govt and partners reaffirm strong commitment to tackle AMR and protect life-saving medicines. www.afro.who.int/countries/et...

Denmark just mapped its entire environmental microbiome. More than 10,000 samples revealing hidden, dominant nitrifiers that shape fertilizer use, water quality, and climate impact. A national microbiome atlas could transform sustainable agriculture across Europe. #AMR www.nature.com/articles/s41...

This paper highlights regulatory and evidence gaps slowing phage therapy, contrasting Belgium’s personalised approach with US fixed-phage RCTs. Stronger clinical data, better manufacturing capacity, & global coordination are key to moving phage treatments forward. #AMR www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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The Resisforce network strengthens global #AMR & biofilm collaboration, bringing together partners from Norway, Brazil, the US, Canada, and India through major meetings, exchanges, and research initiatives driving innovation in microbiome and AMR. www.odont.uio.no/iob/english/...