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🎃nisillos @onisillos.bsky.social · 2d

"Too often #AMR is framed as an immense although conceptually simple challenge: delay resistance to current drugs and produce new drugs. But we need to go beyond this, we need to pull every lever at our disposal to minimise infection even before we turn to drugs."

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AMR is more complicated than a lack of drugs

Later this month (Nov 18–24) is World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW), the annual reminder of this long smouldering crisis in modern health care. This is the first year with the new name as it was formerly ...

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · 2d

WHO reports 1 in 6 bacterial infections worldwide are antibiotic-resistant, with resistance rising sharply since 2018. Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli and K. pneumoniae pose the biggest threat. Action on #AMR surveillance and responsible antibiotic use is needed.

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WHO warns of widespread resistance to common antibiotics worldwide

One in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections causing common infections in people worldwide in 2023 were resistant to antibiotic treatments, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) r...

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Fernanda Petersen @amr-twilight.bsky.social · 3d

Across Southeast Asia most newborn infections are now caused #AMR bugs, making standard treatments for neonatal sepsis ineffective. Without updated, locally informed treatment guidelines and new antibiotic development, infant mortality rates will rise.

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Pathogen distribution and antimicrobial resistance among neonatal bloodstream infections in Southeast Asia: results from NeoSEAP, a multicentre retrospective study

Neonatal sepsis in tertiary hospitals in Southeast Asia is predominantly caused by gram-negative bacteria, with high rates of non-susceptibility to commonly prescribed antibiotics.

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · 4d

Large numbers of CDC employees are reportedly terminated during the government shutdown, including senior leaders and critical staff, in what observers describe as a politically motivated effort to weaken the agency. Legal challenges are already underway.

Jeremy Faust, MD @jeremyfaust.bsky.social · 4d

We have breaking news in Inside Medicine.

We had heard rumors of RIFs to CDC.

But this is the first visual confirmation that it has occurred tonight, and at high levels in the agency.

Here is what we know...and then some well-sourced rumors (but rumors, nonetheless, not confirmed) 🧵...

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · 7d

Pioneering Norwegian research demonstrates that environmental criteria in antibiotic procurement can boost sustainability, reduce shortages, and protect public health.

#PublicHealth #AMR

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · 14d

The deadly Klebsiella pneumoniae can resist nearly all antibiotics. Colleagues found a new antibody that blocks its protective coat, helping the immune system clear the infection. This offers hope against the “silent pandemic” of #AMR.
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Monoclonal antibodies protect against pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae - Nature

Capsule-specific human monoclonal antibodies are protective against bloodstream infection by Klebsiella pneumoniae sequence type 147 in a mouse model of septicaemia, and could provide a useful strategy against pathogens with antimicrobial resistance.

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · 15d

Horizon Europe has launched a €253M AMR partnership to accelerate innovation and move potential therapies closer to market. The first funding call, focused on treatments, will open in November following a pre-announcement in mid-October.
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Horizon Europe’s new antimicrobial resistance partnership looks to the market

Horizon Europe’s partnership for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research launched last week with a plan to bring Europe closer to finding new anti-microbial therapies in the next decade. With more of ...

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · 23d

The group in #brianhie.bsky.social at Stanford used AI to design the first-ever functional bacteriophages. AI can explore countless phage genomes in silico, speeding discovery of new alternatives to antibiotics. A breakthrough for #AMR, but also raises ethical & safety questions. #AI #Biotech

Arc Institute @arcinstitute.org · 28d

In a new preprint from @brianhie.bsky.social's lab, the team reports the first generative design of viable bacteriophage genomes.

Leveraging Evo 1 & Evo 2, they generated whole genome sequences, resulting in 16 viable phages with distinct genomic architectures.

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · 25d

New study: NAPs haven’t always led to quick reductions in antibiotic sales. But they may still strengthen infection prevention & control, surveillance, and stewardship. With clearer goals, these efforts could hopefully deliver lasting gains against AMR. #AMR #IPC
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Impact of implementation of World Health Organization National Action Plans on antibiotic rates: a time series analysis of 37 countries | Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

Impact of implementation of World Health Organization National Action Plans on antibiotic rates: a time series analysis of 37 countries

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The RESISFORCE Network 🇳🇴🇨🇦🇮🇳🇧🇷🇺🇲 @resisforce.bsky.social · 26d

See our 2024 symposium recording here.
AMR: "Wake-up call" or "Dream on"?
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Antimicrobial resistance: “Wake-up call” or “Dream on”? - Faculty of Dentistry

This crucial question framed the recent symposium organized by the NORSE and RESISFORCE networks in collaboration with the AMR Centre at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH). The symposium ...

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The RESISFORCE Network 🇳🇴🇨🇦🇮🇳🇧🇷🇺🇲 @resisforce.bsky.social · 26d

Program for our joint event with the NORSE network on October 24th in Oslo.

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International Symposium – Science, Trust, and Democracy: Communicating Health Challenges in a Polarized Era

How do we communicate health challenges at a time when trust is under pressure and misinformation spreads faster than a virus?

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · 29d

Annual Norwegian NORM/NORM-VET report released.
Norway’s strict antibiotic policies pay off. Record-low use in humans & animals, and some of Europe’s lowest #AMR rates. But ESBL & VRE are on the rise, so vigilance is vital.

www.unn.no/4a675d/sitea...

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · Sep 14

I’m looking forward to hosting the Resisforce and Norse annual international #AMR symposium.

Oct.24th the focus is on how to communicate complex topics in a time of low trust in knowledge and high polarization.

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International Symposium – Science, Trust, and Democracy: Communicating Health Challenges in a Polarized Era

How do we communicate health challenges at a time when trust is under pressure and misinformation spreads faster than a virus?

www.fhi.no

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · Sep 13

Today on World Sepsis Day, neonatal sepsis remains a major killer, taking over 400,000 newborn lives each year, driven by weak immunity, delayed care, and #AMR. Strengthening hygiene, diagnostics, and timely treatment is crucial to closing the survival gap.

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World Sepsis Day 2025: 400,000 babies die each year from this silent infection—Can it be stopped?

World Sepsis Day 2025: Sepsis is a silent infection that takes 400,000 newborn lives every year. Weak immunity, delayed treatment, and drug resistance make it harder to save babies.

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The RESISFORCE Network 🇳🇴🇨🇦🇮🇳🇧🇷🇺🇲 @resisforce.bsky.social · Sep 12

Communication for all, in a polarized world. Join us for the annual Resisforce and Norse international symposium.
#PublicHealthhttps://www.odont.uio.no/english/about/events/2025/amr-communication-for-all-in-a-polarized-world.html

Science, Trust, and Democracy: Communicating Health Challenges in a Polarized Era - Faculty of Dentistry

How do we communicate health challenges in a time when trust is under pressure and misinformation spreads faster than viruses? This is the theme for NORSE and RESISFORCEs annual AMR symposium This f...

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · Sep 7

Step by step, more countries back the #CopenhagenDeclaration, empowering pharmacists worldwide to drive responsible antibiotic use and protect global health. #AMR.
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Kuwait commits to AMR fight with the signing of Copenhagen Declaration

LONDON, Sept 6: The Kuwait Pharmaceutical Association (KUPFA) has signed the Copenhagen Declaration on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), committing to global col...

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · Sep 6

A new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Kasai province has killed 15 people, with 28 suspected cases of the Zaire strain. WHO is aiding the response, but recent aid cuts challenge containment.

Building the lost U.S. Ebola expertise and response capacity takes time.

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15 dead after new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Health officials have recorded at least 28 suspected cases amid the central African nation’s 16th outbreak of the deadly disease.

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · Sep 6

PAHO launched the Suzan McLennon-Miguel AMR Leadership Award to honor Caribbean leaders tackling #AMR, with nominations open until 30 September 2025. The award commemorates Dr. McLennon-Miguel’s One Health legacy and will be announced on 18 November 2025.

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PAHO launches award to recognize Caribbean leadership in the fight against superbugs

Nominations open until 30 September 2025Bridgetown, Barbados, 5 September 2025 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched the Suzan McLennon-Miguel Caribbean Antimicrobial R...

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Ulf R. Dahle @ulfdahle.bsky.social · Sep 6

California, Oregon, Washington (and Hawaii) formed the West Coast Health Alliance to provide unified, science-based vaccine guidance after the weakening of CDC. The states aim to restore trust with consistent, evidence-driven recommendations.
#PublicHealth

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California, Oregon, and Washington to launch new West Coast Health Alliance to uphold scientific integrity in public health as Trump destroys CDC’s credibility | Governor of California

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · Sep 3

Pharmacists are key in fighting #AMR: ensuring rational antibiotic use, promoting vaccination, supporting stewardship & patient education. We back the #FIP Copenhagen Declaration for global action.
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PSA joins global action on AMR | Pharmacy Daily

THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has joined 75 pharmacy organisations from around the world in calling for urgent action to tackle the rise of antibiotic and other antimicrobial resistanc...

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The RESISFORCE Network 🇳🇴🇨🇦🇮🇳🇧🇷🇺🇲 @resisforce.bsky.social · Sep 1

Misuse of antibiotics and poor regulation are accelerating #AMR globally, challenging modern health care. Better adherence to National Action Plans, enforcing responsible use, and raising awareness are critical to preserve the effectiveness of these medicines.
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Our antibiotic crisis

Antibiotics are among humanity's most remarkable discoveries, emerging unexpectedly over the past century.The credit for this groundbreaking development goes to the Scottish physician and...

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · Aug 30

UCLA Health ended an NDM-1 Pseudomonas aeruginosa outbreak by tracing it to an ICU sink biofilm via whole-genome sequencing, then eliminating it with targeted disinfection, plumbing changes, and staff education—showcasing the power of diverse IPC measures.

#AMR

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These Techniques Stopped the Outbreak of an Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in a SoCal Hospital | Newswise

Researchers detected Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common hospital-acquired bacterium, often found in moist environments. But this strain carried a gene called New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM-1), an en...

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · Aug 28

PAHO warned that, until now, relatively rare #AMR pertussis strains are spreading in the Americas, likely driven by inappropriate macrolide use during COVID-19. The organization urges urgent action through vaccination, surveillance, and responsible antibiotic use.
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PAHO warns antibiotic-resistant pertussis is spreading

Since 2024, antibiotic-resistant pertussis cases have been detected in 4 nations in the Americas: Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and the US.

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · Aug 15

#AMR infections are surging in Gaza as health care collapses. 60% of lower-limb wounds come from explosive weapons, driving infections amid medicine shortages and destroyed labs. MSF & WHO warn: zero fully functional hospitals. #Gaza #infectiousdisease

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Multidrug-resistant bacteria amid health-system collapse in Gaza

Gaza's health-care system has faced widespread destruction during the ongoing Israeli military invasion that began in October, 2023, leading to a proliferation of disease outbreaks.1,2 During this tim...

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The RESISFORCE Network 🇳🇴🇨🇦🇮🇳🇧🇷🇺🇲 @resisforce.bsky.social · Aug 6

At #IADR2025 in Barcelona, the RESISFORCE network led by Prof. Fernanda Petersen united global experts to address #AMR in oral health. Highlights included WHO, FDI, Brazil, and Norway.
#theAMRnarrative
#vanessacarteramr

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The RESISFORCE Network symposium at IADR in Barcelona - Faculty of Dentistry

At the end of June, the RESISFORCE network, led by Professor Fernanda Petersen and funded by the Research Council of Norway (RCN), organized a symposium as part of the 103rd General Session of the IAD...

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