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Hosted by Columbia University Scientists Vincent Racanciello, PhD (virologist) and Dickson Despommier, PhD (microbiologist)
View Dr. Racanciello's blog at www.virology.ws


Patel J. Antibiotic Resistance: Understanding and Responding to an Emerging Crisis [book review]. Emerg Infect Dis 2011 Oct: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/17/10/11-1066_article.htm?source=govdelivery

Pollack A.  Antibiotics research subsidies weighed by U.S.  The New York Times.  November 5, 2010.

Harris G.  Antibiotics in Animals Need Limits, F.D.A. SaysThe New York Times, June 28 2010.

Tanner L.  Dramatic Surge Seen in Kids Hospitalized with MRSAYahoo! News, May 17, 2010.

Kennedy D.  Cows on DrugsThe New York Times, April 17, 2010.

Pre-doc Trainee, Dan Scanfeld, is interviewed on Good Morning America for his study on Tweeting Medical Misinformation.  Click here to view the interview online or download the video.

Whitley RJ.  Saving antibiotics so antibiotics can save usThe Miami Herald.  February 11, 2010.

Pollack A.  Rising Threat of Infections Unfazed by AntibioticsThe New York Times, February 26, 2010.

Dotinga R. Virulent Strain of MRSA Resists Treatment: Type that causes bloodstream infections can be quickly fatal, study finds. HealthDay 2009.

Reuters 2009: Antibiotic Overuse Threatens Modern Medicine: Experts

BBC News: Antibiotic Resistance Clue Found: US scientists have uncovered a defence mechanism in bacteria that allows them to fend off the threat of antibiotics.

View The Tao of Antibiotic Resistance on YouTube!

Schwaber MJ, Carmeli Y.  Don't Forget the Bacterial ThreatThe Wall Street Journal, August 12, 2009

Harris G.  Bill seeks to end antibiotic use to spur animal growth. New York Times; July 13, 2009.

Keiger, D.  Farmacology:  Johns Hopkins researchers are investigating a troubling potential source of resistant pathogens:  the American farm Johns Hopkins Magazine June 2009.

Free antibiotics may have high cost later:  Stores offer promos, but experts caution about misuse and drug resistance. MSNBC.com

Free Antibiotics May Contribute to Drug Resistance, Officials Say. The New York Times.  March 5, 2009.

Send a CDC Health-e-Card: Personalize Healthy Antibiotics Use!

Innovative Mechanisms for Tackling Antibacterial ResistanceThe Royal Society Policy Document.  July 2008.

Askari E.  Michigan Doctors Fear New Germ could Spread EasilyDetroit Free Press.  28 April 2008.

Schnirring L. CDC says Influenza B strain doesn’t match vaccine.  University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy.  8 February, 2008.

McKinley J. After Linking New Strain of Staph to Gay Men, University Scrambles to Clarify. The New York Times. 20, January, 2008.

McLeod J. Ugly and painful sores result of prolonged severe antibiotic abuse in Red China. Canada Free Press. 10 January, 2008.

Russell S. Falling behind: deadly infections increasingly able to beat antibiotics. San Francisco Chronicle. 20 January, 2008.

Health Guide: MRSA InfectionsThe New York Times.