antibiotic resistance
Prescribing key focus of new Govt antimicrobial plan
The Government has announced a new plan to target antimicrobial resistance which takes a ‘one health’ approach that recognises human, animal and ecosystem health. And better prescribing will be a …
NPS reminds consumers: wash your hands
Ahead of next week’s Antibiotic Awareness Week, NPS MedicineWise is giving consumers a common-sense reminder: wash your hands. During the global Week, NPS MedicineWise will remind Australians that regular hand …
Antibiotic Awareness Week on the horizon
NPS MedicineWise is encouraging health professionals and community groups to get involved in Antibiotic Awareness Week 2016. Antibiotic Awareness Week is an annual, global event that encourages people around the …
UN General Assembly acts on antimicrobial resistance
World leaders are focusing to an unprecedented extent on curbing the spread of antimicrobial medicine-resistant infections For the first time, Heads of State have committed to taking a broad, coordinated …
SA project to tackle antibiotic use in aged care
Southern Cross Care is aiming to help improve the use of antibiotics in some of its aged care facilities with a project led by leading pharmacists Southern Cross has partnered …
Seven key predictors could cut inappropriate antibiotic use
Seven key predictors could help GPs identify which children do and don’t need antibiotics when they’re sick with a cough, a new study suggests. The researchers say the decision-making tool …
Clinical tips: inappropriate antibiotic prescribing
Here are 14 reasons why doctors may inappropriately prescribe antibiotics, writes Ben Basger Australians are amongst the highest users of antibiotics in the developed world, with approximately one antibiotic prescription …
Sore throat and sinusitis, and the few benefits of antibiotics
A new analysis of the evidence suggests antibiotics have very few benefits for treating sore throat and acute sinusitis. Both conditions are common reasons for visits to GPs. Chris Del …
New centre to battle antimicrobial resistance
University of Queensland launched a Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) today to strengthen regional and global responses to antimicrobial resistance brings together leading scientists and clinicians from more than 10 countries. …
GP pilot reduces antibiotic prescribing rates
A pilot program aimed at stemming antibiotic resistance has successfully reduced prescribing rates among participating doctors. The University of Queensland-led study involved more than 100 general practitioners from almost 30 …
Pharmacists can have key role in antimicrobial stewardship
All health professionals – including pharmacists – as well as consumers have a responsibility to reduce the dependence of antibiotics in Australia, says PSA. New research shows Australia continues to …
Antibiotic use in kids too long
Australian experts find use in children can be stopped sooner Top researchers from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute have conducted a systematic review into the duration of intravenous antibiotics for …