AMR Now’s Post

The first presentation from our group was by Paul Löffler about “Computational assessment of antibiotic transformation products activity”. Really interesting work! So, please, approach him if you’re interested to know more! #amr #platformpresentation #computationalassessment

I am delighted to share that I recently attended an insightful webinar on "Combating Global Antibiotic resistance", organized by MedAll , and received a certificate of participation. I wanted to highlight a few key takeaways: • Identification of clinical signs of infections caused by MBL-producing bacteria to improve early detection rates • Knowledge of emperical and targeted antimicrobial therapy in an era of metallo-beta-lactamase • Considerations for control of carbapenemase producing organisms Thank you to the organizers and speakers for such a valuable experience. Looking forward to applying these learnings and continuing to grow! #AMR #Webinar #Medall

Grateful for the opportunity to attend another enlightening webinar organized by MedAll This session provided fresh perspectives on "Latest advances in Global Antibiotic Resistance" including lab assessment and treatment options for Metallo-beta-lactamase infections. I’m excited to incorporate these insights into my professional journey. A big thanks to the organizers and speakers for delivering such valuable content! #Webinar #Pharmacist #GrowthMindset #ProfessionalDevelopment

💊 WAAW Day 3: Optimising diagnostics 💊 How often have you suggested an antibiotic to a patient "just in case"? 📹 Watch the video where Shy discusses the importance of optimising diagnostics to enhance prescribing practices and tackle antimicrobial resistance #WAAW #AntimicrobialStewardship #AMR #AntibioticGuardian #Diagnostics #Innovation #KeepAntibioticsWorking #WAAW2024

Every year, millions of lives are at risk due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which makes infections harder, or even impossible, to treat. At Microbio, we’re tackling this challenge head-on by developing innovative diagnostic tools like InfectID™-BSI, which help clinicians: ✔️ Identify pathogens quickly ✔️ Enable targeted treatments ✔️ Reduce unnecessary antibiotic use Learn more about our mission: https://hubs.li/Q033Pw_q0 #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #Microbio #HealthcareInnovation

Excited to share that I recently completed a webinar on "Emerging Antibiotic Resistance & Tools To Combet It." Grateful for the opportunity to learn more about it. Looking forward to implementing these insights in my profession. #webinar #professionaldevelopment #microbiologist

☞ #Synergy Test Interpretation:- Life saving! A Synergy test is a laboratory method used to evaluate whether two or more antimicrobial agents (antibiotics, antifungals etc) work better together against microorganisms than when used individually. Here, 1st Tube =Growth control (GC)-growth of organisms provided. 2nd Tube =Ceftazidime Avibactam(CZA) antibiotic disc is present but has failed to kill organisms (turbid tube). 3rd Tube = Aztreonam (ATM) antibiotic present but has failed to kill organisms (turbid tube). 4th Tube = Both CZA and ATM are present and yes they have killed organisms for why the liquid broth into the tube has become clear. This is proved that combined therapy is the key solution of MDR infections and it’s a life saving method. #AMR, #MDR, #XDR, #TDR 🙏 Share it to your friends and colleagues.

Can you treat a UTI if the organisms are antibiotic resistant? In part two of our interview with Nicholas Sanford, PhD, BCMAS from MicroGenDX, we answer the following questions: ● What is the difference between detecting antibiotic resistance genes and conducting antibiotic susceptibility testing? ● Do MicroGenDX test results indicate which organisms are considered to be pathogens vs. those that are considered beneficial? ● How is low/medium/high bacterial load determined for UTI test results and what does it mean? ● Is it normal for bladder organisms to change over time, and for test results to also therefore be different each time? ● Why do beneficial organisms rarely show up in MicroGenDX tests? Are they deliberately omitted from the results, or are they not detected in the first place? ● If multiple organisms are listed in UTI test results, is there any indication of which may be causing the symptoms? ● Do MicroGenDX test results provide antibiotic recommendations? ● Why is it often necessary for someone to test, treat, then retest and possibly treat again? Watch the interview over on our YouTube channel ➡ https://lnkd.in/diq9M8gm If you're an expert who would like to share insights with our community, we'd love to hear from you. #utitesting #antibioticresistance #recurrentuti #chronicuti #womenshealth #bladdersmatter

More on the negative impact of antibiotics on the micro biome and metabolome. We should really reserve antibiotics for very specific indictations of known infectious causes. BUT as I previously highlighted - we can document infectious agents, but don’t always think they are the cause of clinical signs. So… careful consideration needed! #Eurogut2024 #ESCG #AntibioticStewardship

#Antibiotic resistance is a global challenge💊, and this World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (#WAAW) highlights the importance of responsible antibiotic use.🌐 #CRP testing plays a vital role by distinguishing #bacterial from viral #infections using just a #fingerstick blood sample☝🩸. This helps reduce unnecessary prescriptions. ✨#Wondfo's #fluorescence #Finecare™ FIA Meter PLUS and X Series, deliver #precise CRP results in minutes, empowering healthcare providers to deliver better patient care👨⚕️. #POCT #IVD