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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 8h

This national VA study shows that patients prescribed post-discharge antibiotics had a 40-56% higher risk of being tested for C. difficile during the 30 days after discharge than patients not prescribed these antibiotics. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

Association between postdischarge antibiotic use and C. difficile testing as a surrogate for clinically significant diarrhea | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

Association between postdischarge antibiotic use and C. difficile testing as a surrogate for clinically significant diarrhea - Volume 5 Issue 1

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 14h

This article entitled "National Outpatient Antibiotic Prescription Trends in Cyprus: 2020-2022" presents a comprehensive analysis of the National outpatient antibiotic prescription trends in Cyprus, categorized by WHO status. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 16h

We evaluated a pharmacist-led support system for vancomycin dosing. The intervention significantly improved loading dose administration and early AUC attainment without increasing acute kidney injury or mortality, supporting safe and effective implementation. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 17h

This study characterizes the incidence of contact precautions (CPs) on a palliative care unit (PCU) at a tertiary hospital in Canada. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

Contact precautions in a palliative care unit: a retrospective chart review at a canadian tertiary hospital | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

Contact precautions in a palliative care unit: a retrospective chart review at a canadian tertiary hospital - Volume 5 Issue 1

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 18h

This systematic review explores how socioeconomic status influences the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across high-income nations. Our findings synthesize existing literature and highlight important socioeconomic disparities in the burden of AMR. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 19h

This study demonstrates the incidences of hospital-acquired colonization by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E), carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) in Thailand. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

The incidences and outcomes of acquiring multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales and enterococci colonization among hospitalized hematologic malignancy patients | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

The incidences and outcomes of acquiring multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales and enterococci colonization among hospitalized hematologic malignancy patients - Volume 5 Issue 1

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 1d

This study evaluated oral vancomycin primary prophylaxis effectiveness in preventing C. difficile infection (CDI) in BMT patients. Bayesian Meta-analysis showed reduced CDI incidence during hospitalization. We present an innovative approach to adjust for publication bias. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

A systematic literature review and bayesian meta-analysis of oral vancomycin primary prophylaxis for Clostridioides difficile infection in stem cell transplant patients | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

A systematic literature review and bayesian meta-analysis of oral vancomycin primary prophylaxis for Clostridioides difficile infection in stem cell transplant patients - Volume 5 Issue 1

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 1d

This is a cross sectional study which assessed the knowledge of community pharmacy dispensers on antibiotics and their perception perception and practice regarding Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) in selected municipalities of Kavrepalanchowk district, Nepal. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

Antimicrobial perceptions and stewardship practices among community pharmacy dispensers in Nepal | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

Antimicrobial perceptions and stewardship practices among community pharmacy dispensers in Nepal - Volume 5 Issue 1

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 1d

Candida auris screening, positivity trends, and patient characteristics at the University of Kentucky between 2021 and 2024 doi.org/10.1017/ash....

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 1d

Introduction of Chlorhexidine Gluconate-Alcohol disinfection of peripheral venous catheter sites was not associated with a major change of incidence in local skin complications. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 1d

This study evaluated the impact of a multimodal antimicrobial stewardship intervention on fluoroquinolone (FQ) use for prophylaxis in outpatient urologic procedures. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 1d

This article investigated how IV to PO switch therapy could potentially impact the carbon footprint generated by the healthcare sector. A GHG emissions tool was used to estimate the CO2 equivalents of the plastic waste generated by potentially unnecessary IV antibiotics. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

Estimated greenhouse gas emissions associated with unnecessary intravenous antimicrobials administered in the hospital setting | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

Estimated greenhouse gas emissions associated with unnecessary intravenous antimicrobials administered in the hospital setting - Volume 5 Issue 1

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 1d

ID Consults affect hospitalist prescribing of broad-spectrum hospital-onset antibiotics, but do not explain a majority of high-prescribing. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

The impact of infectious disease consult on a hospitalist prescribing metric of broad-spectrum antibiotics | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

The impact of infectious disease consult on a hospitalist prescribing metric of broad-spectrum antibiotics - Volume 5 Issue 1

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 1d

Adding a microbiology comment to urine culture reports reduced unnecessary antibiotic use in asymptomatic bacteriuria. This low-cost intervention may improve antimicrobial stewardship, especially in primary care. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

Influence of a microbiological commentary on the management of asymptomatic bacteriuria | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

Influence of a microbiological commentary on the management of asymptomatic bacteriuria - Volume 5 Issue 1

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 2d

@stanfordasp.bsky.social New to Medication Use Evaluations (MUEs)? This primer outlines "5 Rights of MUEs for ASPs" help stewardship MDs drive meaningful, data-informed improvements in antimicrobial use through the MUE process. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

How to leverage medication use evaluations for antimicrobial stewardship goals: a primer for physicians | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

How to leverage medication use evaluations for antimicrobial stewardship goals: a primer for physicians - Volume 5 Issue 1

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 3d

This study aims to assess the knowledge and determine the level of compliance with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) post exposure management (PEM) among dentists in Lagos, Nigeria: doi.org/10.1017/ash....

Knowledge and compliance with human immunodeficiency virus post exposure management among dentists in two tertiary hospitals in Lagos, Nigeria | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

Knowledge and compliance with human immunodeficiency virus post exposure management among dentists in two tertiary hospitals in Lagos, Nigeria - Volume 5 Issue 1

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 3d

A follow-up survey of Special Pathogen Treatment Centers (SPTCs) was conducted to assess their readiness to provide critical care interventions to confirmed and suspected viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) patients after the COVID-19 pandemic. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

Institutional readiness to provide critical care to patients with viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) in the United States after the COVID-19 pandemic | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

Institutional readiness to provide critical care to patients with viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) in the United States after the COVID-19 pandemic - Volume 5 Issue 1

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 7d

@amyhcrockett.bsky.social @pamipenem.bsky.social: When selecting antibiotic regimens for conditions that have multiple appropriate regimens in guidelines, we should also consider the plastic waste--here is the example of chorioamnionitis. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 7d

Low-resource interventions on susceptibility reporting can have an impact on antimicrobial prescribing for urinary tract infections. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 7d

@priyanori.bsky.social @yiguoid.bsky.social et al: This study evaluated antibiotic use and appropriateness in HO-C. diff cases compared to matched controls in an inpatient setting at a NYC hospital. ⬆️ or inappropriate abx use was not associated with HO-C. diff infection doi.org/10.1017/ash....

C. Diff-erently: evaluating the association of inappropriate antibiotic use with hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile infection | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

C. Diff-erently: evaluating the association of inappropriate antibiotic use with hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile infection - Volume 5 Issue 1

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 7d

Many Japanese regional hospitals lack ID specialists for ASPs. This study supported 9 hospitals, revealing barriers like poor collaboration & lack of standard procedures. A remote support model using implementation science to tailor interventions is proposed as a solution. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

Antimicrobial stewardship support for regional hospitals in Japan: common challenges and practical strategies for implementation including the need for implementation science | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

Antimicrobial stewardship support for regional hospitals in Japan: common challenges and practical strategies for implementation including the need for implementation science - Volume 5 Issue 1

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 8d

Healthcare trainees born between 1999-2005 in our study had approximately 70% anti-HBs titers ≥10 mIU/mL, regardless of their reported vaccination history. However, one in four had titers below the protective threshold, despite self-reports of a complete vaccination schedule. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 9d

@idatuic.bsky.social: During a national blood culture bottle shortage, UI Health implemented a stewardship intervention that safely ⬇️ blood culture utilization by 60% while maintaining stable sepsis outcomes, demonstrating the value of rapid, multidisciplinary stewardship. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

Lessons learned from a diagnostic stewardship intervention in response to a blood culture bottle supply shock | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

Lessons learned from a diagnostic stewardship intervention in response to a blood culture bottle supply shock - Volume 5 Issue 1

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 9d

The implementation of an ASP in the pediatric ICUs of a Peruvian center was associated with a significant 12% reduction in average antibiotic consumption. These findings underscore the vital role of ASPs in fostering appropriate and rational antibiotic use.

ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 9d

Public health pharmacists identified key publications that advance antimicrobial stewardship (AS) implementation across care settings. This work highlights the role of public health in guiding AS efforts and promoting appropriate antibiotic use.
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