
Stop Antimicrobial Resistance
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Stop Antimicrobial Resistance
@stopamr_org
A world where communities thrive free from the threat of #AMR, ensuring a sustainable and healthy future for all #OneHealth Managed by @scepticemia


1/ “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” While this rings true for Juliet, when it comes to global health crises, names matter. This new @NatureComms study tested 4 terms for “antimicrobial resistance” (#AMR)—and found that language choice affects public understanding and behavior. Let's dive in (warning: long thread)! 🧵 🔗doi.org/10.1038/s43856…

1/11 The 2024 @WHO GLASS report on global antibiotic use is out. 🌍💊 It highlights trends, gaps, and urgent priorities in antimicrobial consumption surveillance. 🔗 who.int/publications/i… A short 🧵summarizing the key takeaways. #AMR #GlobalHealth #Antibiotics #Antimicrobials

When Soft, Hard and Messy Realities Collide: The Wicked Web of Antibiotic Overuse - Few problems in public health are as wicked as antimicrobial resistance is. @scepticemia explores why, using Rittel and Webber's framework of Wicked Problems (inspired by @BioengineerGM's book). infectionscapes.com/when-soft-hard…

































