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A Growing Number of UTIs are Resistant to Antibiotics. Experts Say it's the 'Canary in the Coal Mine' for a Bigger Problem

This Yahoo Life story quotes ARAC’s Research Scientist Dan Park in a piece about rising antibiotic resistance in UTIs being the “canary in the coal mine” for a larger public health threat.

COVID-19 virus

Nasal Bacteria May Boost COVID-19 Infection Risk

Our study published in eBioMedicine assessed whether the nasal microbiome affects an individual’s risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, offering fresh insights into factors influencing vulnerability to COVID...

Intervention Reduced Inappropriate Antibiotic Use at Urgent Cares

Healio highlights research scientist Dan Park in a report on how a multisite intervention significantly reduced inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in urgent care centers.

Cattle in a field on Fischer Farms

Fischer Farms Approved for Certified Responsible Antibiotic Use Beef Standard

Fischer Farms, a forward-looking, family-owned beef company in Indiana, has successfully completed a USDA AMS on-site audit to become the first beef producer approved to market its products under the...

Research Scientist Daniel Park

NPR Story on RFK Jr. Was Too Soft

NPR’s Public Editor cites research Scientist Dan Park in a critique of its coverage of RFK, Jr.

Dr. Lance B. Price

Statement from Lance B. Price Founder of the Antibiotic Resistance Action Center on USDA’s Updated Guidelines to Strengthen Meat and Poultry Guidelines

We commend the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its latest update to guidelines aimed at bolstering the verification of animal-raising and environmental claims on meat and poultry labels.

Urinary Tract Infections are Surging — and Your Diet May Be to Blame

The NY Post interviewed ARAC’s co-director in a story about the possible link between antibiotic-treated meat and rising UTI rates.

UTI's Are Rising Fast and the Cause Could Be in Your Refrigerator

National Geographic interviewed ARAC's co-director on the link between retail chicken and urinary tract infections in people.

Dr. Rana Hamdy

Celebrating Our Partnership with Antibiotic Stewardship Leader Dr. Rana Hamdy

As part of World Antibiotic Awareness Week, we are excited to celebrate our partnership with Dr. Rana Hamdy who serves as the Stewardship Advisor for our center

E coli

Poor water, sanitation, and hygiene in low-income countries may help fuel the emergence of deadly pathogens

New Study of E. coli in Cambodia Finds Genetic Elements Conferring Resistance to Powerful Antibiotics Widely Dispersed in Humans and Animals