Antimicrobial

Consumption of antimicrobials in animals reaches lowest level ever in Europe

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Overall sales of veterinary antibiotics decreased by 53% between 2011 and 2022, reaching the lowest level ever reported, according to data from 25 countries.

Key Points: 
  • Overall sales of veterinary antibiotics decreased by 53% between 2011 and 2022, reaching the lowest level ever reported, according to data from 25 countries.
  • This is one of the key findings of the thirteenth annual report on the European Surveillance of Veterinary Antimicrobial Consumption (ESVAC): 2009 - 2023.
  • EMA has been monitoring sales of veterinary antimicrobials in Europe through the ESVAC project since 2009, when 9 European countries volunteered to provide data on sales of veterinary antimicrobials.
  • ESVAC has led to the collection of reliable data on antimicrobials sold for use in animals, providing invaluable insights for participating countries on the impact of their measures to promote the prudent use and setting targets to reduce the consumption of antimicrobials in animals.

Dr. Burgess Honored with the Prestigious PFID #SquashSuperbugs Award for His Advocacy on the PASTEUR Act

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D., has been awarded the esteemed PFID #SquashSuperbugs Award for his pivotal role in championing the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions To End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act. This recognition underscores his leadership in combatting the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and promoting innovative solutions in the antimicrobial marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • This recognition underscores his leadership in combatting the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and promoting innovative solutions in the antimicrobial marketplace.
  • The PFID #SquashSuperbugs Award highlights the urgency of the AMR issue, further magnified by a 15% rise in AMR infections during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "I am honored to receive this award from the partnership to fight infectious disease and BioNTX.
  • The PASTEUR Act addresses this crisis by incentivizing antimicrobial drug development, promoting appropriate use, and supporting novel drug developers.

Mitel Announces the Next Generation of Its Market-Leading DECT Handsets

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Mitel® , a global leader in business communications, continues to lead the global DECT handset market by announcing the 700d series, a new generation of Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) handsets combining simplicity, elegance, and reliability.

Key Points: 
  • Mitel® , a global leader in business communications, continues to lead the global DECT handset market by announcing the 700d series, a new generation of Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) handsets combining simplicity, elegance, and reliability.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mitel’s new 712dt, 722dt, 732d and 742d handsets embrace the latest technology and user interface (UI) experience.
  • Convenient to Use & Charge – Mitel 700d handsets enable versatility with modern USB-C charging and support both Bluetooth headsets or dedicated 3.5 mm standard headsets.
  • For more information about Mitel’s 700d DECT handsets series, visit: https://www.mitel.com/products/700d-dect-series-handsets

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, J. Hudson Garrett, Jr. as a Pinnacle Life Professional for his contributions to the field of Health Care Administration and Policy

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Monday, September 11, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, J. Hudson Garrett, Jr. is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional for his contributions to the field of Health Care Administration and Policy.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, J. Hudson Garrett, Jr. is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional for his contributions to the field of Health Care Administration and Policy.
  • Dr. Garrett Jr. pursued graduate education at Georgia State University where he earned a Ph.D. in Health Care Administration and Policy after earning a Master's degree in Business, Nursing, and Public Health.
  • With more than 22 years of experience in the field, Dr. Garrett Jr. established Community Health Associates in 2005 to bring healthcare professionals lifesaving emergency care and safety training.
  • The primary service the company offers is consulting to the healthcare industry, including providers, leaders, medical device companies, pharmaceutical companies, and others.

ZAGG Introduces InvisibleShield Glass XTR2 and ZAGG Bridgetown case for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

The ZAGG Bridgetown case has been specially designed to cover and protect the hinge of the Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 smartphones.

Key Points: 
  • The ZAGG Bridgetown case has been specially designed to cover and protect the hinge of the Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 smartphones.
  • Hinge Design - The Bridgetown case is specially designed for hinged phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5.
  • Brad Bell, senior vice president of global marketing for ZAGG Inc, expressed his excitement about the new products, saying, “We’re proud to introduce Glass XTR2 and the Bridgetown case for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5.
  • With Glass XTR2, featuring enhanced blue light filtration, and Bridgetown, reinforced with the extraordinary strength of Graphene, consumers can trust their Samsung foldable smartphones are shielded against even the toughest challenges.”
    ZAGG InvisibleShield XTR2 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (MSRP $49.99) and Galaxy Z Fold5 (MSRP $59.99) and the ZAGG Bridgetown case for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 (MSRP $59.99) are available now on ZAGG.com and at ZAGG franchise locations.

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments Jointly Release the Pan-Canadian Action Plan on AMR

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

AMR can spread across geographical borders and between humans, animals, and their shared environments.

Key Points: 
  • AMR can spread across geographical borders and between humans, animals, and their shared environments.
  • Moving forward, the Government of Canada will continue to build on the collaborative work with provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous Peoples, industry stakeholders, and with partners across One Health sectors.
  • Through this Action Plan, together with provinces and territories we can protect the health of humans, animals and the environment against AMR."
  • The Action Plan builds on the 2017 Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Use: A Pan-Canadian Framework for Action , which was developed in collaboration with federal, provincial and territorial governments.

Removing antimicrobial resistance from the WHO’s ‘pandemic treaty’ will leave humanity extremely vulnerable to future pandemics

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Sunday, June 4, 2023

The text was made available online via Health Policy Watch and it quickly became apparent that all mentions of addressing antimicrobial resistance in the Pandemic Instrument were at risk of removal.

Key Points: 
  • The text was made available online via Health Policy Watch and it quickly became apparent that all mentions of addressing antimicrobial resistance in the Pandemic Instrument were at risk of removal.
  • Just three years after the onset of a global pandemic, it is understandable why Member States negotiating the Pandemic Instrument have focused on preventing pandemics that resemble COVID-19.
  • But not all pandemics in the past have been caused by viruses and not all pandemics in the future will be caused by viruses.

Antimicrobial resistance

    • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the process by which infections caused by microbes become resistant to the medicines developed to treat them.
    • AMR is fueling the rise of drug-resistant infections, including drug-resistant tuberculosis, drug-resistant pneumonia and drug-resistant Staph infections such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
    • That’s why the potential removal of measures that would help mitigate AMR and better safeguard antimicrobial effectiveness is so concerning.


    The exclusion of these measures would hinder efforts to protect people from future pandemics, and appears to be part of a broader shift to water-down the language in the Pandemic Instrument, making it easier for countries to opt-out of taking recommended actions to prevent future pandemics.

Making the ‘pandemic treaty’ more robust

    • They outlined that including bacterial pathogens in the definition of “pandemics” was critical.
    • They also identified specific provisions that should be tweaked to track and address both viral and bacterial threats.
    • These included AMR and recommended harmonizing national AMR stewardship rules.

Next steps

    • The Pandemic Instrument is the best option to mitigate AMR and safeguard lifesaving antimicrobials to treat secondary infections in pandemics.
    • AMR exceeds the capacity of any single country or sector to solve.
    • If governments are serious about pandemic preparedness, they must support bold measures to conserve the effectiveness of antimicrobials within the Pandemic Instrument.

Food Antioxidants Market worth $2.2 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, May 8, 2023

The dry format in by form segment accounted for the largest share of the food antioxidants market in 2023 in terms of value.

Key Points: 
  • The dry format in by form segment accounted for the largest share of the food antioxidants market in 2023 in terms of value.
  • Considering these facts, the demand for dry form of ingredients accounted for the largest segment of the food antioxidants market.
  • Thus, the demand for antioxidants potentially is estimated to grow at the highest in the food antioxidants market.
  • The Asia Pacific region accounted for the largest share and fastest growing market, in terms of value, of the global food antioxidants market in 2023.

New Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is Built for Productivity, with an Eco-Friendly and Durable Design

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

TAIPEI, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer today launched its latest performance-minded, premium convertible Chromebooks, the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714. Supporting the needs of consumers, families and businesses, the new Chromebook line is powered by new 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, 10-hour battery life[1] with fast-charging, and new features, delivered in eco-friendly packaging which is made from fully-recyclable materials. The 16:10, 14-inch Chromebook also provides vivid displays and high-quality video conferencing with its WUXGA display[2], 100% sRGB coverage, a built-in QHD 2K webcam, and DTS® Audio. Hybrid workers and students can fully maximize the 2-in-1 Chromebook for daily use with its flexible 360-degree convertible mode, quick-charging USI stylus, and compliance to military-grade durability standards.

Key Points: 
  • Plus, for businesses where additional manageability and security controls are needed, the Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714 supports Intel vPro® technology.
  • In line with Acer's commitment to create a continuous positive impact on the environment, the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714 support the company's Earthion mission, boasting several eco-friendly features and an EPEAT registration[6].
  • Also, the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714 meet Energy Star certification, featuring an energy-efficient design.
  • The new Acer Chromebook Spin 714 and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714 utilize ChromeOS's built-in business capabilities such as delivering fast boot times, ease of use, and advanced security.

Niles Steel Tank enhances protection with exclusive partnership

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

NILES, Mich., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Niles Steel Tank, a leading manufacturer of custom water storage tanks and a subsidiary of Bradford White Corporation, announces that its proprietary Ultonium® tank lining will now incorporate Microban® antimicrobial technology to provide additional protection against the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew on the surface of the interior tank lining.

Key Points: 
  • "Microban® enhances our Ultonium® technology and offers our customers an additional layer of protection*," said Jeremy Waller, vice president and general manager of Niles Steel Tank.
  • Niles Steel Tank water storage tanks are the only water storage products that offer customers this additional level of tank protection at no additional charge.
  • Ultonium® tank lining with Microban® antimicrobial product protection is now a standard feature on tank-type water heaters from Niles Steel Tank as well.
  • To learn more about Niles Steel Tank, please visit https://nilesst.com or call (269) 683-1910.