Rural Antibiotic Use: Stewardship & Acute Infections Trial

Antibiotic Use Declines Sharply in Rural China Following New Stewardship Program A groundbreaking initiative in rural Guangdong province, China, has demonstrated a significant reduction in unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for common respiratory infections. The results, stemming from a rigorously designed study, offer a promising model for combating antibiotic resistance globally. The program, implemented over a 12-month … Read more

Safe & Equitable Dialysis: CKD Care & Sustainability

Thailand’s Dialysis Policy Shift Leads to System Strain Bangkok, Thailand – A significant alteration to Thailand’s healthcare policy in 2022, granting patients the freedom to select between peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis treatments, has triggered a cascade of unforeseen challenges within the nation’s health infrastructure. The move, intended to empower patients, has instead exposed systemic vulnerabilities … Read more