A new study conducted by UC San Diego Health has shown initial evidence that repurposed heart and flu drugs may help the body fight sepsis, particularly staph sepsis, by protecting blood platelets.
Lindsay Denny Discusses the Critical Role of WASH in Preventing Infectious Diseases and Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
WASH, which stands for water, sanitation, and hygiene, are basic principles that are extremely impactful in reducing the burden of infectious diseases. In honor of World Hand Hygiene Day, we’ve teamed up with Lindsay Denny, MPH and Health Advisor at Global Water 2020, to talk about the importance and impact of WASH in the fight against infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
One Health: Partnerships to Support Diagnostics in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance – Webinar
Tune into the webinar on April 28, 2021 to learn more about how PACCARB and groups like the IDSA are working to further the use of diagnostic tests and the role of infectious disease professionals to help stem the threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Dr. Shaw of Wilson Medical Center Discusses the NCDHHS STAR Partners Initiative, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and the Importance of Diagnostics
By the bioMérieux Connection Editors Interviewing: Christian M. Shaw, PharmD., BCPS, Clinical Coordinator for the Pharmacy Department at Wilson Medical Center, A Duke LifePoint Hospital Historically, awareness of antimicrobial resistance has been lower than for other health threats, such as cancer or heart disease. However, the threat that antimicrobial resistance poses to human health is …
The Value of Diagnostics in Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance – A Public Health Problem
At this year’s World Anti-Microbial Resistance Congress, Dr. Tristan Timbrook delivered a...
Lindsay Denny Discusses the Critical Role of WASH in Preventing Infectious Diseases and Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
WASH, which stands for water, sanitation, and hygiene, are basic...