Antibiotic Resistance

Council on Science & Public Health

Public health: CSAPH reports

Read reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Publications & Newsletters

Sep 3, 2021 ·

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4 ways to cut inappropriate antibiotic prescribing

Most hospitals have antibiotic stewardship programs. Learn more with the AMA about what physicians, hospitals can to do improve antibiotic prescribing.

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Public Health

Aug 6, 2020 ·

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Physicians: Antibiotic resistance is a problem, but not in my office

Outpatient antibiotic stewardship is needed to improve prescribing and address the threat of antibiotic resistance. How do physicians feel about the issue?

Press Releases

Aug 6, 2020 ·

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AMA, Pew research shows barriers to combating antibiotic resistance

Research highlights the need for improved antibiotic stewardship in outpatient settings to combat antibiotic resistance.

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Public Health

Jun 29, 2020 ·

4 MIN READ

4 ways to address penicillin allergies to fight antibiotic resistance

A commonly encountered self-reported allergy drives unnecessary use of medication alternatives and contributes to antibiotic resistance.

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Public Health

Dec 27, 2019 ·

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New decade, new you: Encourage patients to follow these 10 health tips

Help patients kick the 2020s off to a roaring, healthy start with this timely advice from the AMA.

Public Health

Dec 20, 2019 ·

5 MIN READ

3 ways to slow spread of deadly antibiotic-resistant infections

Antibiotic-resistant infections kill 35,000-plus Americans annually. Learn what physicians and other health professionals should be doing.

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Antibiotic Resistance

Public health: CSAPH reports

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 30, 2021

4 ways to cut inappropriate antibiotic prescribing

Physicians: Antibiotic resistance is a problem, but not in my office

AMA, Pew research shows barriers to combating antibiotic resistance

4 ways to address penicillin allergies to fight antibiotic resistance

New decade, new you: Encourage patients to follow these 10 health tips

3 ways to slow spread of deadly antibiotic-resistant infections

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