In this episode, we will explore the ways that antimicrobial resistance impacts treatment for some of the most vulnerable patients, such as those undergoing cancer treatment or receiving bone marrow transplants. A recent survey of oncologists showed that 95% of them worry about the impact of superbugs on the future of cancer treatments, and one in five patients receiving chemotherapy will have a bacterial infection. In this episode, you will hear directly from a patient who had a bacterial infection while fighting cancer, from front-line clinicians, and from a researcher driving policy at a national level. Learn more about our guests this episode: Russell McGowan: https://www.emedevents.com/speaker-profile/russell-mcgowan Catherine Liu: https://aid.uw.edu/faculty/catherine-liu-md Frank Tverdek: https://twitter.com/ftverdek?lang=en David Hyun: https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/about/experts/david-hyun This podcast is co-created by CIDRAP-ASP and the Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition
Clostridioides difficile (also known as C. diff or CDI) can cause deadly diarrhea. It is the most common healthcare-associated infection in the United States and rates of infections are rising globally. In this episode, we hear how a young Mom was impacted by the disease, how leading healthcare organizations are driving best practice guidelines, and how the US CDC is tracking this superbug. Learn more about our guests this episode: Christina Fuhrman: https://antimicrobialresistancefighters.org/stories/story-christina-fuhrman Cliff McDonald: https://blogs.cdc.gov/safehealthcare/dr-mcdonald/ Libby Dodds Ashley: https://medicine.duke.edu/faculty/elizabeth-dodds-ashley-pharmd This podcast is co-created by CIDRAP-ASP and the Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition (ARFC). Theme music Artist: Derek Sandbeck Song Title: Power Plugs & Superbugs
Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is found in the community and in healthcare systems. According to the WHO, hospitalized patients with MRSA infections are 64% more likely to die than people with drug-sensitive infections. It can be difficult to treat. In this episode, hear from a patient who battled an infection for years, a infectious disease clinician who shares his daily challenges, and a researcher who using an unique approach to find the next antibiotic. Learn more about our guests this episode: Vanessa Carter: https://vanessacarter.co.za/ Andrew Morris: https://trp.utoronto.ca/person/andrew-morris Jo Handelsman: https://wid.wisc.edu/people/jo-handelsman/ This podcast is co-created by CIDRAP-ASP and the Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition (ARFC). Theme music Artist: Derek Sandbeck Song Title: Power Plugs & Superbugs