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Antibiotic consumption in Europe rebounds to pre-pandemic levels

This year’s European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) focuses on the targets outlined in the 2023 Council Recommendation to step up efforts in the European Union (EU) against antimicrobial resistance in a One Health approach. Those recommendations formulate the 2023 goal to reduce total antibiotic consumption (community and hospital sectors combined) by 20%, using consumption data […]

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A Conversation with Dr. Beverley Isherwood

In this interview ahead of World AMR Awareness Week, we explore the imminent challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with Dr. Beverley Isherwood, Strategy Leader for Infectious Diseases at Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) and Programme Director for Pathways to Antimicrobial Clinical Efficacy (PACE). Dr. Isherwood, with her extensive background in medicine discovery and strategy, shares her insights on the innovative […]

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Which pharmacotherapies are associated with improved outcomes for people with alcohol use disorder?

In a recent study published in JAMA, researchers assessed the efficacy and compared the relative effectiveness of various pharmacological treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Study: Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Image Credit: fizkes/Shutterstock.comBackground Unhealthy alcohol consumption is the third leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States (U.S.), […]

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Personal biases warp COVID-19 memories, posing a challenge for future pandemic policies

In a recent study published in the journal Nature, researchers looked at four separate studies across 11 countries to systematically evaluate the impacts of motivational bias on historical narratives regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Their results show that the strength of personal bias, whether towards vaccination or from media discourse, can significantly alter memory associated with the pandemic. […]

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New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers used blood and airway sampling of morbidly obese individuals and murine models to elucidate the mechanisms underpinning severe cases of influenza among the obese population. Study: Obesity dysregulates the pulmonary antiviral immune response. Image Credit: Jarun Ontakrai/Shutterstock.com Background Their findings reveal that obesity induces deficits in […]

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Why is finding covid shots for young children still so hard?

On Sept. 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the next round of covid shots for everyone 6 months and older. The shots were expected to be available within days in pharmacies and doctor’s offices across the country, the CDC said. But more than a month later, the pediatric versions of the new […]

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Is it time to rethink COVID-19 boosters? New study dives into variant-specific vaccines

A recent study published in the journal Science discussed variant-adapted boosters for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Vaccines against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have decreased the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, the waning of neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) and the emergence of variants of concern (VOCs) have reduced the efficacy of vaccines, prompting […]

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Why are most Americans skipping the COVID-19 booster?

In a recent study published in the journal Vaccine, researchers investigated why more than 80% of eligible Americans have not taken their severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2) vaccine booster dose. They conducted an online survey of 2,298 respondents to evaluate the reasons underlying the low observed response. Their results elucidate that, despite consistent […]

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