Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a public health crisis. We are here to change that, with your help.
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Antimicrobial resistance or #AMR is a public health crisis. Globally, antibiotic-resistant infections contributed to nearly 5 million deaths in 2021. By 2050, AMR will contribute to nearly 170 million deaths. Learn more about the fight to stop #superbugs: buff.ly/4huPc8k
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A new antibiotic has won FDA approval for complicated urinary tract infections, which lead to more than 600,000 hospitalizations in the U.S. each year. This treatment targets gram-negative bacteria, among the most challenging to treat. healio.com/news/primary-care…
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Drug-resistant gonorrhea is one of the clearest examples of how bacteria can outpace available treatments. Experts say better diagnostics and surveillance will be critical to tracking resistance and preserving the effectiveness of existing antibiotics. globalhealth.harvard.edu/how…
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In @CIDRAP, new CDC data show a sharp rise in NDM, a highly drug-resistant gene that can spread between bacteria. Once rare in the U.S., it was found in nearly 40% of highly resistant bacterial samples by 2023, raising concerns about resistant infections. cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial…
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Learn more about the growing spread of drug-resistant threats across the U.S. -- from Candida auris and drug-resistant Shigella to Pseudomonas outbreaks and resistant gonorrhea -- in the latest edition of our Superbug Bulletin newsletter: workingtofightamr.org/2025/1…
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A new survey of healthcare professionals in @CIDRAP identifies opportunities to improve stewardship in 37 countries where some antibiotics are accessible without a prescription. Appropriate antibiotic use is critical to addressing antimicrobial resistance. cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial…
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In @ContagionLive, Zachary Nelson of @_HealthPartners explains how new urine-specific testing standards account for how drug concentrations behave differently in the body and could help doctors choose the right antibiotics for UTIs more effectively. contagionlive.com/view/under…
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ICYMI: Emily Wheeler of @IAmBiotech spoke with @ICT_Magazine about why policies like the PASTEUR Act are critical to strengthening the antibiotic pipeline as drug-resistant infections continue to rise. Read more: infectioncontroltoday.com/vi…
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Researchers are exploring a new way to fight drug-resistant infections by boosting the body's own immune defenses instead of attacking bacteria directly. Scientists say the approach could help address the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance. bioengineer.org/precision-th…
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In @wef, experts warn that AMR could undermine modern medicine far beyond infectious disease care. As drug-resistant infections rise, experts say cancer treatments, transplants, and immune therapies may become increasingly difficult to deliver safely. weforum.org/stories/2026/05/…
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In @SciTechDaily1, researchers have developed a low-cost sulfur-based material that can kill drug-resistant bacteria and fungi without harming human cells, pointing to a promising new approach to combating antimicrobial resistance. Learn more: scitechdaily.com/scientists-…
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A new study finds one STI prevention strategy may be losing effectiveness against gonorrhea as resistance rises. Researchers say the findings underscore the ongoing challenge of fighting against antimicrobial resistance. More in @CIDRAP: cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial…
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In @ICT_Magazine, Emily Wheeler, vice president of infectious disease policy at @IAmBiotech, discusses how policies like the PASTEUR Act could help stabilize the antibiotic pipeline as the health care system faces threats from drug-resistant infections. infectioncontroltoday.com/vi…
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In @ContagionLive, Marianna Castanheira of JMI Laboratories explains how extremely hard-to-treat Gram-negative bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to some of medicine's strongest antibiotics, underscoring the need for new treatments. contagionlive.com/view/risin…
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Experts warn the threat of drug-resistant fungi has been quietly building for years. As infections become harder to treat and antifungal options remain limited, the world urgently needs better antifungals, diagnostics, and surveillance. More in @Inc: inc.com/lucia-auerbach/beyon…
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In @statesman, Henry Skinner, CEO of @AMRActionFund, warns rising cases of drug-resistant fungi like Candida auris expose major gaps in antifungal development and surveillance, and argues policies like the PASTEUR Act are needed to spur progress. statesman.com/opinion/column…
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A @jac_amr review finds better-resourced antimicrobial stewardship programs are linked to more targeted antibiotic use and lower costs, and experts say stronger staffing and support are key to managing use and slowing resistance. More in @CIDRAP cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial…
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In @WIRED, Ara Darzi, director of the Institute of Global Health Innovation at @imperialcollege, says AI could transform how we diagnose and treat drug-resistant infections, but without new incentives, groundbreaking discoveries may never reach patients. wired.com/story/wired-health…
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In an op-ed in @thehill, Henry Skinner, CEO of @AMRActionFund, points to recent examples that the market for antimicrobial development is broken, and argues policies like the PASTEUR Act are needed to fix it. thehill.com/opinion/healthca…
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A common skincare ingredient may double as a new weapon against superbugs. Researchers found madecassic acid can stop drug-resistant bacteria from growing by targeting a protein they rely on for survival. More in @ScienceDaily: sciencedaily.com/releases/20…
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In @ContagionLive, @AMRActionFund CEO Henry Skinner warns antimicrobial resistance drives nearly 5 million deaths globally each year. He explains how policies like the PASTEUR Act can help revive the antibiotic pipeline. Watch: contagionlive.com/view/effor…
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