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Extending the Cure: Policy Responses to the Challenges of Antibiotic Resistance

June 21, 2013 | Program Results Report

Researchers working through Extending the Cure published reports and journal articles on antibiotic resistance, proposed solutions, and disseminated findings. The project framed the challenge as one of safeguarding an essential social resource.

Vital Signs: Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae

March 5, 2013 | Report

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae are recognized in health care settings as a cause of difficut to treat infections associated with high mortality.

Joint Statement on Antibiotic Resistance from 25 National Health Organizations and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

November 12, 2012 | Report

In this statement presented by 25 national health organizations, a set of principles are presented which represent their commitment to conserving and replenishing antibiotic resources.

"One-Size-Fits-All"?

January 1, 2012 | Journal Article

When patients are likely to develop immunity to infection, the duration of antibiotic treatments can be shortened without harm, thus delaying the spread of drug resistance and its concomitant public health impacts, according to this model-based analysis.

Working to Curb Antibiotic Overuse: CDC's Get Smart About Antibiotics Week

November 15, 2011 | Story

RWJF-funded Extending the Cure releases new research showing troubling trends in antibiotic use.

Communicating Trends in Resistance Using a Drug Resistance Index

November 14, 2011 | Journal Article

Index developed to quantify changes in drug resistance over time.

Antibiotics Aren't Always the Answer

November 14, 2011 | Journal Article

Index developed to quantify changes in drug resistance over time.

Respiratory Fluoroquiolone Use and Influenza

July 1, 2011 | Journal Article

Researchers posit that if physicians know that influenza is prevalent in their community, they can refrain from prescribing antibiotics for patients who show flu-like symptoms and thereby reduce inappropriate prescribing.

Antibacterial R & D Incentives

October 1, 2011 | Journal Article

This study suggests that government incentives are needed to encourage the research and development that goes into producing novel antibiotics, in addition to increasing development of new ones.

Seasonal and Temperature-Associated Increases in Gram-Negative Bacterial Bloodstream Infections Among Hospitalized Patients

September 26, 2011 | Journal Article

This study shows a sharp upswing in some potentially lethal hospital infections in the summer months. Hospitals must be on the alert for spread of infections in warm weather.

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