On January 21st, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a press release outlining the first case of a novel coronavirus from a patient traveling from the Wuhan province of China.
CDC Announces that Novel Coronavirus Hits the US
Why We’re Facing a Potential Shortfall of New Antibiotics, and What We Can Do About It
Given the dependence of modern medicine on antimicrobial drugs, and the inevitability of evolution, why is bringing a new antibiotic to market so difficult, and why are so many companies leaving the industry or going bankrupt?
We Can’t Rely on Development of New Drugs Alone to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents a global health crisis, as every day we encounter more infections that cannot be cured with existing antimicrobials. At the same time, the majority of major drug companies have been scaling back or cutting antibiotic research due to development challenges
Policies & Guidelines That Will Help Drive Antimicrobial Stewardship in 2020
Significant action from national and international leadership is needed to encourage and require antimicrobial stewardship programs in healthcare organizations.
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...