The best of 2018 – an A–Z of infectious diseases research
Want to discover the best research that’s occurred this year? Editor, Martha Powell, highlights the best of 2018’s infectious diseases research in an A–Z.
Browsing: Public Health
WHO World Malaria Report 2018: launch of country-led response to put control efforts back on track
With progress plateauing for a second consecutive year and global financing also levelling off, the WHO has called for a ‘high burden to high impact’ country-led strategy.
World Antibiotic Awareness Week on Infectious Diseases Hub
Take a look at our page for World Antibiotic Awareness Week, including some of our top content from the year, exclusive opinion pieces and a compilation of our #TalkAMR videos!
Test your knowledge with #TalkAMR
In line with World Antibiotic Awareness Week we focus on some key statistics and to test the understanding of antibiotic-resistant infections #TalkAMR!
Antibiotic stewardship and sepsis awareness – two competing campaigns?
Antimicrobial resistance and sepsis are inherently interconnected issues, but are campaigns for antibiotic stewardship competing against sepsis awareness campaigns with regards to their messages on antibiotic use?
ECDC estimates 33,000 deaths each year from antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections
A new study from the ECDC has estimated that 33,000 individuals die each year as a consequence of infections with antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
FDA grants priority review for controversial dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia
The US FDA has granted priority review for Sanofi Pasteur’s dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia®, despite its controversial past.
Could malaria be detected by sniffer dogs?
New research suggests dogs could be trained to detect malaria in people, potentially allowing early detection and prevention of spread.
Antimicrobial resistance should be a ‘top five policy priority’
The UK’s Health & Social Care Select Committee has concluded that antimicrobial resistance should be established as a ‘top five policy priority’ for the UK Government.
Infographic: Healthcare-associated infections in European hospitals
In this infographic we take a look at the estimated burden of healthcare-associated infections in acute care hospitals across Europe.
