Antibiotic resistance: Australia is getting better, but has room to improve Three-quarters of Australians are aware of the term ‘antibiotic resistance’.
From peaceful coexistence to potential peril: The bacteria that live in and on us Bacteria are everywhere, including in and on our bodies.
Fighting antibiotic resistance in residential aged care Residential aged care facilities are an important frontier in antibiotic stewardship, but they present their own particular challenges for GPs.
Centre of research excellence awarded for reducing antibiotic resistance in primary care Reducing antibiotic prescribing can be a difficult problem for general practice, but a new $2.5 million centre of research excellence will assist by providing evidence-based research and training for GPs.
An Australian quest for the new frontier of antibiotics newsGP marks National Science Week by speaking with pharmaceutical chemist Dr Ernest Lacey about finding new antibiotics within Australia’s unique microbiome.
Taking steps to fight antimicrobial resistance in general practice The RACGP has proposed a number of activities designed to respond to the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance.
Managing parental expectations for children’s antibiotics Many Australian parents believe that children experiencing sore throats, coughs and colds need treatment with antibiotics, according to recent research.
Facing harsh truths: Antibiotics in modern general practice To mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week, prominent GP Dr Evan Ackermann writes for newsGP about the realities of antimicrobial resistance.
GPs vital in educating patients about antibiotic resistance It is time GPs are considered a key part of the solution – rather than a driver – in the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance, RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel told newsGP.