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August 4, 2023
Meeting the health challenges of climate change
Medical students at WashU and nationally are calling for more education on climate change.
Outlook Magazine
May 18, 2023
Research in mice offers clues for vaccinating against deadly bacteria
New therapies urgently needed for antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella.
News Release
May 3, 2023
Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomes
Findings could guide future treatment, prevention strategies.
News Release
April 15, 2022
The next war we have to win: Drug-resistant infections
Researchers and clinicians are fighting drug-resistant infections that years of overprescribing have turned deadly.
July 1, 2021
COVID-19 aggravates antibiotic misuse in India
Sales of antibiotics soar as threat of drug-resistant bacteria worsens.
News Release
January 28, 2020
1 in 4 kids who get antibiotics in children’s hospitals are prescribed the drugs incorrectly
Overuse contributes to dangerous drug-resistant bacteria.
News Release
November 26, 2019
Drug-resistant staph can spread easily in household environments
Research reinforces need for frequent hand washing.
News Release
November 15, 2019
How do I know if my kid needs antibiotics
Source: New York Times
July 22, 2019
Mattar named a chair of group aimed at combating antimicrobial resistance
Infectious diseases expert will evaluate antibiotics, vaccines.
National Leaders
January 9, 2019
New strategy may curtail spread of antibiotic resistance
Study identifies key step in spread of drug resistance, opportunity for intervention.
News Release
September 17, 2018
Study IDs why some TB bacteria prove deadly
Single mutation protects TB bacteria from antibiotics, immune assault.
News Release
May 3, 2018
Why some bacteria eat antibiotics and what we can do about it
Source: NBC News
April 30, 2018
Bacteria’s appetite may be key to cleaning up antibiotic contamination
Antibiotics in environment contribute to drug resistance.
News Release
March 19, 2018
Infectious diseases docs may be lifesaving for patients with antibiotic-resistant infections
Seeing such specialists linked to significantly lower mortality rates.
News Release
March 16, 2018
The one doctor you need to see if you get an antibiotic-resistant infection
Source: Consumer Reports
March 8, 2018
No progress seen in reducing antibiotics among outpatients
Overuse contributes to drug-resistant infections, excess costs.
News Release
March 7, 2018
Decoy molecules target E. coli to treat UTI in mice
Sugar-based compounds could lead to ways to bypass antibiotic resistance.
News Release
January 31, 2018
Burnham recognized by two medical societies
Honored for expertise in infectious diseases, microbiology.
National Leaders
September 26, 2017
Antibiotics warranted for kids with minor staph infections
Drugs reduce risk of recurrent infection.
News Release
May 8, 2017
Antibiotic resistance circumvented in lab
Strategy suggests ways to prepare for emerging superbugs.
News Release
February 14, 2017
Three questions with Gautam Dantas
A microbiology professor discusses antibiotic resistance and his lab’s efforts to help physicians fight antibiotic-resistant infections.
Source: Washington Magazine
February 3, 2017
Babcock named VP of health-care epidemiology group
Infectious disease specialist to emphasize infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship.
National Leaders
December 14, 2016
Novel approach shows promise against UTIs
Small molecules block bacteria from attaching to, infecting bladder.
News Release
October 6, 2016
$2 million awarded to help prevent antibiotic resistance
Funding is part of $14 million awarded by CDC to curb growing threat.
News Release