All Antibiotics articles
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An estimated 1.2 million deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections in 2019
The first global assessment of deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections has revealed the scale and impact of antimicrobial resistance across the world
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Antibiotic use in Europe fell by 15% last year
Data from the ECDC indicate that the use of antibiotics decreased by over 15% during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Faster testing promised for secondary ICU infections
A recent proof-of-concept study has shown the potential of clinical metagenomics for same-day testing of secondary infections in ICU patients
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First report on NHS England’s Quality Premium intervention on antimicrobial resistance
The new report found that the intervention only led to a modest reduction in antibiotic-resistant infections from E. coli
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Videos launched to help reduce impact of antibiotic resistance
Health Education England (HEE) has launched two videos for health and care staff to understand and prevent threats posed by antimicrobial resistance
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NICE guideline
NICE secondary bacterial infection of common skin conditions
This Guidelines summary covers an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for secondary bacterial infection of eczema and covers infection of other common skin conditions
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ANTRUK calls for clear guidance on COVID-19 vaccine and antibiotics
Antibiotic Research UK (ANTRUK) is urging the UK Government to publish clear national guidelines about whether people on antibiotics should have the COVID-19 vaccination