Review
Food Science & Technology
Oana Margarita Ghimpeteanu, Elena Narcisa Pogurschi, Dana Catalina Popa, Nela Dragomir, Tomita Dragotoiu, Oana Diana Mihai, Carmen Daniela Petcu
Summary: This article summarizes the available information on antibiotic residue in food products from around the world, and discusses the impact of consuming food with antibiotic residues on consumer health. It also presents the current methods of analyzing antibiotic residues in food.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Roberta Magnano San Lio, Martina Barchitta, Andrea Maugeri, Maria Clara La Rosa, Giuliana Favara, Antonella Agodi
Summary: This scoping review examines the research conducted on biosensors for the detection of microorganisms, ARGs, and/or antibiotics in clinical and environmental samples. The review finds that the focus of biosensor research varies, with a primary emphasis on clinical and bacterial samples for microorganism and/or ARG detection, and environmental samples for antibiotic detection. The characteristics of the biosensors described in the review are diverse. However, there is a limited number of studies assessing the efficacy and validation of these biosensors, as well as a lack of comparative analyses against conventional molecular techniques.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
D. Ashiru-Oredope, E. L. Budd, A. Doble, E. Cramp, A. Hendrick, S. Hopkins
Summary: Public Health England developed an antimicrobial stewardship surveillance system and conducted a national pilot to test the feasibility of centrally collecting data from NHS hospital trusts. Results showed that most trusts participating in the pilot performed well in documenting indications, with fewer collecting data on review decisions within 48-72 hours. Approximately 88% of trusts submitted AMR CQUIN data, with an increase in the percentage of antibiotic prescriptions with evidence of review within 72 hours.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alessandro R. Marcon, Stuart Turvey, Timothy Caulfield
Summary: Articles about the microbiome published for American and Canadian audiences tend to exaggerate its impact, popularize gut health trends, but offer limited communication of microbiome science. Lifestyle choices, including nutrition, probiotic intake, stress management, and exercise, are often promoted as ways to achieve microbiome-related health benefits. The focus on actionable 'gut health' trends overshadows evidence-based descriptions of microbiome science.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Emmelyn S. Hsieh, Emma R. Bollig, Amanda L. Beaudoin, Anna Morrow, Jennifer L. Granick
Summary: There is currently no standardized methodology to measure antibiotic drug use in small animal veterinary hospitals. The study aimed to estimate AU prevalence in a small animal veterinary teaching hospital, characterize usage by indication, and establish an AU measurement methodology for veterinary settings. The results showed a high prevalence of antibiotic usage in both inpatient and outpatient dogs and cats, with common indications including skin, respiratory, gastrointestinal, perioperative, aural, and urinary conditions. The methodology developed in this study can be adapted for use in private practice and large animal practice, with the potential for national application through completion of national PPS surveys.
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biology
Emma Mendelsohn, Noam Ross, Carlos Zambrana-Torrelio, T. P. Van Boeckel, Ramanan Laxminarayan, Peter Daszak
Summary: This study examines the factors related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) emergence in humans using global data. It finds a positive correlation between AMR emergence and antibiotic consumption in humans. The study also suggests that human travel may contribute to the spread of novel AMR strains.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Tiscar Graells, Irene A. Lambraki, Melanie Cousins, Anais Leger, Kate Lillepold, Patrik J. G. Henriksson, Max Troell, Carolee A. Carson, Elizabeth Jane Parmley, Shannon E. Majowicz, Didier Wernli, Peter Sogaard Jorgensen
Summary: Factors such as behavior, institutional governance, and information sharing influence the success of antimicrobial resistance interventions. The importance of behavior patterns is often underestimated or overlooked in the design of interventions. Understanding the factors that contribute to successful interventions can lead to better policy designs tailored to specific contexts.
Article
Electrochemistry
Oana Hosu, Gheorghe Melinte, Geanina Stefan, Magdolna Casian, Cecilia Cristea
Summary: In recent years, the presence of tetracycline antibiotic residues in food and water has been a major concern due to its negative impact on ecosystems and human health. This study developed a novel 3D honeycombed goldnanovoids@aptamer nanostructured platform with biorecognition and signal enhancement properties for the detection of tetracycline. The aptasensor exhibited high sensitivity and selectivity for tetracycline detection, and it was successfully applied in quantifying tetracycline residues in wastewater samples.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Caroline Briquet, Youssra Khaouch, Jean Cyr Yombi
Summary: This study conducted a survey among healthcare professionals in a Belgian teaching hospital to identify barriers to proper antibiotic use and assist in developing suitable actions for the hospital's Antimicrobial Stewardship. Using the COM-B model, the survey analyzed responses from physicians, pharmacists, and nurses based on capabilities, opportunities, and motivations. The findings revealed differences in perception and knowledge among different professions, highlighting the need for tailored interventions and accessible information for effective antibiotic management.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Michael J. Loftus, Richard J. Everts, Allen C. Cheng, Perenise Eti, Timote Fakasiieiki, Lupeoletalelei Isaia, Enita Isopo, Adam W. J. Jenney, Viali Lameko, Hinauri Leaupepe, Folototo Leavai, Sue J. Lee, Mele Moungaevalu, Andrew J. Stewardson, Rosemary Tekoaua, Douglas Tou, Geoffrey Wuatai, Anton Y. Peleg
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed antimicrobial susceptibility results from the national microbiology laboratories of four Pacific Island countries from 2017 to 2021. It found variations in the prevalence of methicillin resistance among Staphylococcus aureus isolates and high susceptibility of ceftriaxone against Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Kathryn L. Dambrino, Montgomery Green
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance is a significant global threat to public health, mainly due to excessive prescribing and misuse of antibiotics. Undergraduate university students are a promising target population for antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) education, as they are in a transformative life stage and can adopt positive antibiotic use behaviors that will benefit their personal health and public health in the long term. However, there is limited research on AMS in university health settings.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrea Langbecker, Daniel Catalan-Matamoros
Summary: This study examined the sources of information on vaccines in the Portuguese press, finding that governmental organizations, professional associations, and the media were the most frequent sources, while scientific voices were lacking. Although the media can serve as a tool to disseminate information on vaccines, the low number of sources per article and the lack of scientific voices suggest a lower quality of information being provided to the audience.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
News Item
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mike May
Summary: Researchers utilize AI and bioinformatics for finding novel antimicrobials, while governments experiment with financial incentives for pharmaceutical companies.
Review
Microbiology
Eleonora Cella, Marta Giovanetti, Francesca Benedetti, Fabio Scarpa, Catherine Johnston, Alessandra Borsetti, Giancarlo Ceccarelli, Taj Azarian, Davide Zella, Massimo Ciccozzi
Summary: Antibiotic resistance is a significant global health concern that requires a collaborative One Health approach. It poses a threat to human and animal health, as well as the effectiveness of medical treatments and veterinary interventions.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Petroc Sumner, Lisa Schwartz, Steven Woloshin, Luke Bratton, Christopher Chambers
Summary: The study found that funding sources and conflicts of interest are not frequently stated in press releases and associated news. However, when funding information is included in press releases, it is more likely to be mentioned in news stories. Therefore, including statements of funding and conflicts of interest in press releases may lead to increased reporting in news.