Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Lead story
Jul 20, 2026
Digital technologies are increasingly important for managing AMR, but the evidence is varied and primarily descriptive, with significant barriers to effective implementation.
Jul 20, 2026
The Delphi consensus identified critical strategies for enhancing CRE/CPE infection control in Korea, emphasizing surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, and standardized communication between healthcare facilities.
Jul 3, 2026
Multi-scenario simulation teaching significantly enhances practical competence and safety-critical performance in infectious disease education among medical and nursing students.
Jul 20, 2026
Current antimicrobial treatment guidelines in Spain need significant improvement in quality and reporting, particularly in hospitals, to enhance antibiotic prescribing practices.
Outpatient / Primary care · Jul 14, 2026
Effective antimicrobial stewardship interventions are essential for improving antibiotic use among immunocompromised outpatients.
Jul 17, 2026
Artificial intelligence can enhance antimicrobial stewardship programs but requires careful consideration of its limitations and potential pitfalls.
Jul 17, 2026
Clinicians prioritize sepsis management over antimicrobial stewardship, leading to potential overtreatment in maternity care until better evidence and diagnostic tools are integrated into guidelines.
Jul 17, 2026
Pediatric group A streptococcal pharyngitis is mostly benign, with rare complications, but there is significant non-adherence to antibiotic guidelines in primary care.
Jul 17, 2026
The 2026 Urological Infections Guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing, treating, and preventing urological infections, emphasizing antimicrobial stewardship and thorough patient evaluation.
Jul 16, 2026
Facilitation training did not significantly reduce inappropriate postoperative antibiotic duration compared to order set modification alone.
Outpatient / Primary care · Jul 18, 2026
Emerging antibiotics provide promising new treatment options for multidrug-resistant UTIs in women, potentially improving patient outcomes and supporting antimicrobial stewardship efforts.
Jul 15, 2026
Oral tetracycline use among individuals under 20 in Japan has significantly increased, with a notable shift in clinical indications toward treating acne vulgaris.
Jul 15, 2026
System conditions within organizations influence the implementation of guidance documents on antimicrobial use in sepsis, highlighting the need for coherence between clinical and management structures.
Jun 6, 2026
Key pathogens in Iraq have exceeded critical resistance thresholds, limiting the effectiveness of common therapies and highlighting the urgent need for improved antimicrobial stewardship.
Apr 9, 2026
Iraqi dental students have adequate knowledge of antibiotics and AMR, but translating this into consistent clinical practice is challenging, highlighting the need for improved antimicrobial stewardship training in dental education.
Jul 15, 2026
The AMS training course effectively enhanced knowledge and prompted actionable interventions in hospitals, demonstrating a scalable model for national AMS education.
Jul 16, 2026
The effects of Korea's antimicrobial resistance policies on antibiotic prescribing varied significantly, with many short-term reductions not maintained long-term, indicating the need for more comprehensive strategies.
Hospital · Jul 14, 2026
Universal whole-body decolonisation does not demonstrate lower S. aureus bacteraemia rates compared to targeted approaches, suggesting a need to re-evaluate its benefits and risks.
Jun 27, 2026
The combination of vancomycin and piperacillin-tazobactam resulted in a 25.4% incidence of AKI, with higher BMI and IV contrast use significantly associated with nephrotoxicity.
Jul 16, 2026
Prolonged empirical antibiotic therapy in neonates with negative blood cultures is common and linked to factors like prematurity and low birth weight, highlighting the need for improved antimicrobial stewardship.
Jun 22, 2026
Standard penicillins should remain the first-line therapy for GAS pharyngitis, with cefdinir as an effective alternative, while azithromycin should be avoided due to its inferior efficacy and safety profile.
Jul 10, 2026
The EtR framework enhances understanding and implementation of evidence-based antimicrobial stewardship recommendations for managing upper respiratory tract infections in clinical practice.
Hospital · Jul 14, 2026
The machine-learning model developed can aid in selecting empirical antibiotics for bloodstream infections caused by ESBL-producing organisms in the emergency department.
Jul 10, 2026
The high prevalence and resistance rates of XDR-TB, particularly in Africa, highlight the urgent need for improved diagnostics and antimicrobial stewardship to combat rising drug resistance.
Jul 10, 2026
Despite a decline in overall CDI incidence, younger adults are increasingly affected, indicating gaps in antimicrobial stewardship and adherence to treatment guidelines in emergency departments.
Global Health · Jun 22, 2026
While macrolides have biological plausibility for treating bovine mastitis, their clinical effectiveness is not fully established, necessitating further research on specific pharmacokinetic and clinical outcomes.
Jul 10, 2026
High levels of antibiotic residues in chicken products across Africa pose a significant threat to human health, highlighting the urgent need for improved monitoring and preventive measures.
Outpatient / Primary care · Jul 11, 2026
A pharmacist-driven urgent care microbiology review program provided similar timeliness of treatment and clinical outcomes compared to a physician/APP process.
Hospital · Jul 8, 2026
Critical Care Pharmacists significantly identify and address antimicrobial-related drug problems in the ICU, highlighting the need for their formal integration into antimicrobial stewardship efforts.
Jul 3, 2026
Strengthening governance and collaboration is crucial for the sustainable performance of antimicrobial stewardship networks.
Outpatient / Primary care · Jul 9, 2026
Pneumonia in nursing-home residents should be viewed as a syndrome of vulnerability, necessitating individualized management strategies and improved diagnostic approaches.
Jul 8, 2026
The study reveals a distinct and intensifying sexual transmission of shigellosis, indicating a critical need for targeted public health interventions.
Hospital · Jun 29, 2026
Antimicrobial stewardship is essential in nursing education and must be integrated longitudinally to enhance workforce capability against antimicrobial resistance.
Jul 8, 2026
Nearly 20% of patients received antibiotics after root canal therapy, often without clear clinical indications, revealing significant gaps between guidelines and actual prescribing practices.
Hospital · Jul 7, 2026
GI PCR enhances hospital efficiency and improves antibiotic targeting for suspected gastrointestinal infections, suggesting it should be the primary diagnostic method in inpatient care.
Jul 3, 2026
The antimicrobial stewardship program was perceived positively by providers in a cancer hospital setting.
Jul 6, 2026
EcoRxChoice empowers infectious disease pharmacists to make environmentally conscious prescribing decisions by quantifying the plastic waste associated with different antimicrobial regimens.
Jul 8, 2026
The 2024 AWMF S3 guideline on antibiotic prophylaxis effectively balances infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship in urology, aligning closely with EAU recommendations.
Jul 7, 2026
Incomplete documentation and infrequent assessment of antibiotic allergy labels lead to significant avoidance of first-line prophylaxis in surgical patients.
Jul 7, 2026
Excessively broad empirical antibiotic use in community-onset bacteremia is common and linked to higher rates of in-hospital mortality and Clostridioides difficile infections.
Outpatient / Primary care · Jul 6, 2026
Nurse-led, EHR-integrated clinical decision support for UTI triage improved symptom documentation and reduced unnecessary urine cultures and antibiotic prescriptions without compromising patient safety.
Hospital · Jul 7, 2026
A sticker reminder intervention significantly improved IV-to-PO fluoroquinolone conversion rates without affecting clinical safety.
Jul 6, 2026
Antibiotic consumption is positively associated with increased AMR-related mortality and healthcare costs in European countries.
Global Health · Jul 7, 2026
AMS preparedness in African One Health graduates is influenced more by curriculum integration of AMS competencies than by professional category.
Hospital · Jul 6, 2026
Nearly all vancomycin-treated ICU patients met criteria for TDM eligibility, highlighting significant monitoring needs in this setting without available TDM resources.
Global Health · Jun 27, 2026
Integrating a One Health approach into nursing education is essential for effectively addressing antimicrobial resistance and ensuring the sustainability of antibiotic efficacy.
Hospital · Jun 25, 2026
BCID panels lead to faster effective therapy but require timely clinical responses for optimal benefits.
Jul 3, 2026
SDAT is an effective antibiotic strategy for non-perforated gangrenous appendicitis and may be recommended as routine practice.
Jul 3, 2026
Willingness to accept IVOS therapy among Chinese residents is significantly influenced by their perceived benefits and self-efficacy regarding antibiotic use.
Long-term care · Jul 3, 2026
High retention in the program was supported by engaging educational content, flexible implementation, and strong advisor support, offering a model for future quality improvement initiatives in infection prevention.