JAMA Medical News November 2024 Medical News Summary
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Nov 27, 2024 Rita Rubin, Lead Senior Staff Writer for JAMA Medical News, and Kate Schweitzer, Associate Managing Editor, delve into pressing medical issues. They discuss the alarming rise of antimicrobial resistance, spotlighting the UN's focus on global disparities in antibiotic access. The conversation shifts to the XEC COVID variant, its potential to dominate the winter wave, and the importance of vaccination. Together, they highlight critical strategies needed to combat these public health challenges.
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Antibiotic Access vs. Overuse
- More people die from lack of access to antibiotics than from resistant pathogens.
- Overuse of antibiotics adds to the burden, but lack of access is a bigger problem.
Antibiotic Market Inequity
- The inequity in the global prescription market causes overprescription in wealthy nations and lack of access in poorer ones.
- This creates more resistance, impacting everyone.
Combating Antimicrobial Resistance
- Improve antibiotic stewardship to ensure appropriate use.
- Adopt a "one health" approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.