Healthy Patients
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
AMR develops when bacteria, fungi or viruses are exposed to antibiotics, antifungals or antivirals. As a result, the antimicrobials become ineffective and infections may persist. In addition, medical interventions including surgery, chemotherapy and stem cell therapy may become impossible.
AMR is considered the biggest global threat of Health and Food Safety.
AMR Insights
For Healthcare professionals who wish to prevent Antimicrobial resistance, AMR Insights offers selected, global information and data, specific education and extensive networking and partnering opportunities.
AMR Insights is for:
- Medical Microbiologists, Infectiologists and other specialists
- General Practitioners, Pharmacists
- Infection Prevention Experts and nurses
- Medical Docters and Caretakers in nursing homes
- Managers and Labtechnicians of Microbiological Laboratories.
Latest Topics
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02 March 2026Barriers to and facilitators of adherence to evidence-based standard antimicrobial treatment guidelines among physicians in Ethiopia: a formative qualitative study
The study used qualitative interviews with 47 physicians in 20 Ethiopian public hospitals to identify why adherence to evidence-based antimicrobial treatment guidelines is inconsistent; major barriers included bulky or outdated guidelines, limited training and confidence, resistance from senior clinicians, restricted access to medicines, delayed guideline dissemination, heavy workloads, and variable private-sector practices, while facilitators included […]
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02 March 2026Better, not just fewer: Rethinking antibiotic prescribing
The article argues that improving antibiotic prescribing requires more than simply reducing the number of prescriptions: while digital clinical decision support tools like ePOCT+ can significantly cut unnecessary antibiotic use in primary care (e.g., in pediatric settings), true antimicrobial stewardship also depends on addressing behavioural, organisational, and policy factors that influence clinician decision-making, ensuring appropriate […]
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25 February 2026Factors Associated with Parental Involvement in Efforts to Prevent Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Children: A Scoping Review
Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in children remains common and requires prolonged treatment, making parental involvement essential for prevention and successful care. This scoping review (14 studies, 2010–2025) identified key factors influencing parental engagement in preventing exposure, ensuring preventive therapy, and supporting treatment adherence. These factors fall into four domains: Emotional: stigma, psychosocial burden, concerns, motivation, community […]
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