Tomorrow marks the 39th annual International IV Nurses Day, created in 1980 by the Infusion Nurses Society to acknowledge the special skills that IV nurses bring to a medical team.
CDC Illustrates 12-months of Progress in Battle with Resistance Worldwide
In mid-January, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an updated version of its Antibiotic Resistance Map, which illustrates the CDC’s efforts both within the U.S. and abroad to help local health officials battle resistance.
Can Deep-Sea Sponges Assist in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance?
“We have found that deep-sea microorganisms, especially actinomycetes, are an attractive, untapped source for the discovery of anti-infective agents,” said Guojun Wang, Ph.D., assistant research professor at FAU Harbor Branch.
Fighting Antibiotic Resistance with “Day Zero” Infection Identification
The aim of a recent study lead by researchers at the University of Lyon was to evaluate the performance of a multiplex molecular testing platform based on rapid polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
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...