for Jun 23, 2019
“The gaps in antibiotic decision-making in acute medicine occur chiefly in the transition between the emergency department and inpatient teams, where ownership of the antibiotic prescription is lost” Medical teams need to take ownership @UCTGenMed https://t.co/LLofZennKQ
— Marc Mendelson (@SouthAfricanASP) June 23, 2019
In 2018, a report revealed that 80% of meat in supermarkets has antibiotic-resistant bacteria. With #antibioticresistance on the rise, health experts are urging consumers to purchase meat that is antibiotic-free. https://t.co/1apfYNCKAg #DISARMSuperbugs
— IDSA (@IDSAInfo) June 23, 2019
Great News: @TJCommission will now require outpatient care centers to have #antibiotic stewardship programs to maintain accreditation – an important step to #saveabx. https://t.co/tWA1WljaYq
— Save Antibiotics (@saveantibiotics) June 23, 2019
Plants may be transmitting superbugs to people, say researchers at #ASMicrobe
— Microbes&Infection (@MicrobesInfect) June 23, 2019
They show how plant-foods could serve as vehicles for transmitting antibiotic resistance to the gut #microbiome in mice.https://t.co/8CUkmRFacj #antibioticresistance #microbiota pic.twitter.com/ThkkkcHk4C
A little advice to incoming subspecialty fellows -- avoid the urge to underestimate your interns and residents. (Confession: I did just that a million years ago -- but with age, at least some wisdom!) @FungalDoc @Doctorkuch Latest post: https://t.co/a95lT9qELn
— Paul Sax (@PaulSaxMD) June 23, 2019
NEW 🔥@LucasTSchulz @Warren_E_Rose
— Antibiotic Steward (@ABsteward) June 23, 2019
Antimicrobial stewardship during a time of rapid antimicrobial development: Potential impact on industry for future investment.
Interesting results 👇 #DISARM #IDTwitter https://t.co/G0xvSsiv9n pic.twitter.com/d9hC2d5bCg
Cannabidiol is a powerful new antibiotic https://t.co/3hnKcOHFWs via @ASMnewsroom @EurekAlert@ASMicrobiology @IMBatUQ @UQ_News @COADD_news #AMR #antibiotic #ASMicrobe
— Mark Blaskovich (@mark_blaskovich) June 23, 2019
Antibiotic Therapy: How Long Is Long Enough? Excellent summary in @JWatch by @Armstrws of 2 studies published in #OFID suggesting shorter duration of antibiotic therapy better for SSTI & men with UTIs. https://t.co/iFPm9zd7Ym
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) June 23, 2019
An antibody found in breast milk fends off a killer of infants...
— Yoni Maisel (@Primary_Immune) June 23, 2019
News https://t.co/IkcR9HQZ07 #immunology #science #RareDisease #ITRTG #BigData #SciComm #medEd
Journal https://t.co/tklodbBCNj #breastfeeding #pediatrics #InfectiousDiseases #antibodies #GlobalHealth #microbiome pic.twitter.com/bK4MwvKz5E
The ESC only had it as an alternative & only inCOMBINATION with BL based on this study: https://t.co/gYzMC2b2YO pic.twitter.com/qPWrH4s2sB
— Antibiotic Tweets (@khalideljaaly) June 23, 2019
Prolonged intravenous infusion would optimize the PK of piperacillin/tazobactam in neutropaenic haematology patients: https://t.co/GZtbhAqzFL @manosnikolousis @Paneeshas @bloodmed Can this be done @uhbtrust?
— Abid Hussain (@MicrobLog_me_uk) June 23, 2019
Ribbeck: Mucins actually reduce bacterial binding; bacteria swim just as fast in a mucin gel as they do in medium alone
— ASM (@ASMicrobiology) June 23, 2019
Microbes seems to be shifted into a planktonic state, rather than building a biofilm, in the presence of mucins#ASMicrobe https://t.co/2l1iEGGHg8
Assessment of the In Vitro Activities of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam and Ceftazidime/Avibactam in a Collection of Beta-Lactam-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Clinical Isolates at Montpellier University Hospital, France. https://t.co/LUxGxC6dXO #AMR
— Dave Roberts (@ndm1bacteria) June 23, 2019
Phage-encoded K2 capsule depolymerase is highly stable, refractory to resistance and protects larvae and mice from Acinetobacter baumannii sepsis. https://t.co/DXtOG9673V
— AntibioticResistance (@AntibioticResis) June 23, 2019
Barr: More phage adhere to mucin-producing tissue cell lines. Why?
— ASM (@ASMicrobiology) June 23, 2019
Bacteriophage Adherence to Mucus (BAM) model: Phage in mucus protect the epithelial cell layer from infection and disease. This provides non-host-derived immunity: https://t.co/wIRIIoH4ir#ASMicrobe
The Solution to #AntibioticResistance Could Be In Your Kitchen Sponge - Research from @ASMicrobiology's #ASMicrobe https://t.co/cQ2sa4xlPL pic.twitter.com/iSV3MbcQ8e
— ASM Newsroom (@ASMnewsroom) June 23, 2019
US public aware of antibiotic resistance but sketchy on details and what individuals can do https://t.co/loiMFF8Neq
— Gail R Hansen (@Gailhansendvm) June 23, 2019
Congratulations to @SIDPharm members Nicholas Smith, @PrecisionAbxLab, @BrianTsuji, and colleagues! Find their abstract here:https://t.co/FdU7v5saEB #ASMicrobe https://t.co/KJwG8nECuS
— SIDP (@SIDPharm) June 23, 2019
Superbug tsar to fight global threathttps://t.co/mbnQtGOW1q
— Marc Mendelson (@SouthAfricanASP) June 23, 2019
Prolonged Transmission of a Resistant Bacterial Strain in a Northern California Hospital - New Research from @ASMicrobiology's #ASMicrobe https://t.co/RQF4pSTyXE pic.twitter.com/VWjKqDDZIM
— ASM Newsroom (@ASMnewsroom) June 23, 2019
#ShotOfScience: #DYK that BILLIONS of #vaccine doses have been safely used in the US over the last 50 years? https://t.co/GDViOHPlRZ #VaccinesWork pic.twitter.com/MVOHfWSQ2l
— NFID (@NFIDvaccines) June 23, 2019
The AHA/IDSA were against it clearly. They even criticized the study cited by ESC & cited 3 studies with concern about poor outcomes with linezolid for S. aureus left-side IE based on these studies:
— Antibiotic Tweets (@khalideljaaly) June 23, 2019
1- https://t.co/wcgLnIGeGR
2- https://t.co/qxmiUUWtFq
3- https://t.co/rK7wSQccfB pic.twitter.com/DmwH8476SA
Cannabis Ingredient CBD Could One Day Become an Antibiotic@ASMicrobiology @IMBatUQ @UQ_News @COADD_news #AMR #antibiotic #ASMicrobe https://t.co/deqcC4dFjV
— Mark Blaskovich (@mark_blaskovich) June 23, 2019
Check out Pre-Congress Symposium 4: "Shaking the trees: Optimizing treatment and antimicrobial stewardship for STIs" at 8:00am on Sunday, July 14th, 2019.For more: https://t.co/Tcez35Lnpl #ISSTDR2019 #IUSTIWorld2019 pic.twitter.com/WKAksmxsdY
— STIHIV2019 Congress (@ISSTDRIUSTI2019) June 23, 2019
Research shows Cannabidiol has #Antibiotic Properties - New research from @ASMicrobiology's #ASMicrobe https://t.co/OHvrr4aB1x pic.twitter.com/Vw1XK9xo7a
— ASM Newsroom (@ASMnewsroom) June 23, 2019
Respiratory infections and inappropriate #antibiotic use very common in Hajj pilgrims. Approximately 60% of antibiotic use is unnecessary. https://t.co/se1kMVGhBf
— Brad Langford (@BRxAD) June 23, 2019
A brand spanking new intern called me back for a stewardship approval. She called me "ma'am." 😳 I tried to use my best nice mom voice to walk her through the process and asked she call back with more info.
— Monica Mahoney (@mmPharmD) June 23, 2019
Beneficial #microbiota :#probiotics and pharmaceutical products in functional #nutrition and medicine.https://t.co/dIihpwlQwF #microbiome pic.twitter.com/t4D6HtXv1U
— Microbes&Infection (@MicrobesInfect) June 23, 2019
Presenting Antimicrobial stewardship posters at ASM microbe with our director of microbiology #ASMMicrobe2019 @SIDPharm. Phenomenal amount of scientific research is being presented. pic.twitter.com/5CNeypf2fs
— Liza Vaezi (@LVaezi) June 23, 2019
Alcohol hand hygiene to stop transmision of viruses and bacteria. Important to stop contagion of all bad bugs including Superbugs. Not only in hospitals but when travelling. pic.twitter.com/fGkE8BjUf5
— Peter Collignon (@CollignonPeter) June 23, 2019
Understanding C. auris Transmission with the Healthcare Environment - Research at @ASMicrobiology's #ASMicrobe https://t.co/5KUCnJnQLJ pic.twitter.com/jmEsBpykWB
— ASM Newsroom (@ASMnewsroom) June 23, 2019
#DYK: Infants & older adults are at greater risk for serious infections & complications, but #vaccine-preventable diseases can strike anyone? If you are young & healthy, getting #vaccinated can help you stay that way: https://t.co/Tkwe4JymJX #VaccinesWork pic.twitter.com/ecWsalCqmL
— NFID (@NFIDvaccines) June 23, 2019
1pm today, booth 4241, Wes & Katie discuss how @iCubate provides labs of all sizes rapid, accurate & affordable #syndromic test results 2 improve patient care and outcomes #bloodstreaminfection #jclinmicro #antimicrobialstewardship #biotech #ASMicrobehttps://t.co/SkPj8M7m26 pic.twitter.com/tP8k8KfZJz
— iCubate MDx (@iCubate) June 23, 2019
Bacterial brothers in arms: cooperation of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa during antimicrobial exposure https://t.co/YXEq20HZsk. Implications for #CLABSI? @uhbipc
— Abid Hussain (@MicrobLog_me_uk) June 23, 2019
Fighting #Ebola is hard but in the Congo mistrust is making it harder #infectiousdiseases #outbreak #epidemichttps://t.co/zj9ndya5h9
— Suzanne Bernier, CEM (@sbcrisis) June 23, 2019
Without good IPC practice, an antimicrobial stewardship programme is unlikely to be successful because the uncontrolled spread of drug resistant bugs will require more antibiotic treatment adding to the selective pressure.
— Tochi Okwor (@tokwor7) June 23, 2019
#Herbal #Burdock, the Natural Alternative for #Antibiotic with No Side Effects https://t.co/vVrDMOFsuA #infectiousdiseases
— Chantel Martiromo (@_Woman_health) June 23, 2019
Ribbeck: Is this specific to Pseudomonas? No: mucins suppress the yeast-to-hyphae transition in C. albicans: https://t.co/mqqkmFKIst
— ASM (@ASMicrobiology) June 23, 2019
How do mucins do this?#ASMicrobe
Created by Cameron Forbes. Last updated June 25, 2019 at 05:15 EST.