FDA plans don't go far enough on farm antibiotics

 

Antibiotic Resistance Project

Superbug Survey: 95% of Cancer Doctors Concerned CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH AND POLICY A recent survey of oncologists highlights the need for new antibiotics—more than 9 in 10 worry about the impact of antibiotic-resistant bacteria on cancer patients. Our David Hyun weighs in on what's at stake. PODCAST FDA Plans Don't Go Far Enough on Farm Antibiotic Use Thousands of public comments agree: Current Food and Drug Administration draft plans are inadequate for establishing clear, science-based limits on how long antibiotics can be used in food animals. It's time for decisive action. WHAT THE PUBLIC SAID What Is C. Diff? 5 Takeaways PEGGY LILLIS FOUNDATION Did you know: Taking antibiotics increases risk for acquiring a Clostridioides difficile, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, infection by seven to 10 times. See how it can affect you, your state, and the U.S. KEY STATS AT A GLANCE Antibiotic Awareness Week: What You Need to Know CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week is Nov. 18-24. These stats, resources, and recommendations underscore how important it is to stay united in the fight against antibiotic resistance. EXPLORE Antibiotic Use Reporting Is Critical: Case Study Data makes all the difference when it comes to reducing antibiotic-resistant infections. Kentucky Department for Public Health official Andrea Flinchum explains. EXPERT Q&A IN THE MEDIA My Company Is Developing New Antibiotics. My Resistant Infection Showed Me We Need Them Now STAT NEWS Report Calls for Broader U.S. Effort Against Antimicrobial Resistance CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH AND POLICY Superbugs—The Next Big Human Health Threat? THE GUARDIAN Antibiotics are fundamental to modern medicine, essential for treating everything from routine skin infections to strep throat, and for protecting vulnerable patients receiving chemotherapy or being treated in intensive care units. Pew's antibiotic resistance project is working to ensure both the prudent  use of existing drugs and a robust pipeline of new drugs in order to meet current and future patient needs. SaveAntibiotics.org

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