antimicrobial resistance Archives

antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial stewardship and you

May 25, 2016

The World Health Organization estimates that by 2050, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) will cause as many as 10 million deaths globally. Not only does AMR lead to increased mortality; it also lengthens hospital stays and drives up…

CDC report shows antimicrobial resistance at a crossroads

October 9, 2022

Nurses play a crucial role in reversing negative trends. After years of steady reductions, resistant hospital-onset infections and deaths increased at least 15% during the first year of…

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