ReviewMedical journal, Armed Forces India
Antimicrobial resistance: Current challenges and future directions.
Review in Medical journal, Armed Forces India. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 23 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Mapping the landscape of mathematical models for antimicrobial resistance: a scoping review.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Dual-Functional PC/PL/N-CQD Hydrogel for Brilliant Green Degradation and Metronidazole Detection.Journal of fluorescence · 2026Article
- Bibliometric characteristics of highly cited publications from the Indian Journal of Medical Research.The Indian journal of medical research · 2026Article
- Climate change and the global spread of antimicrobial resistance in livestock systems: a comprehensive review.One health outlook · 2026Review
- Antimicrobial Consumption and Resistance Dynamics Across Healthcare Level: Global Evidence and Stewardship Implications.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Insights into the antibacterial mode of action of cress polysaccharide-mediated NiO nanoparticles.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Bacteriostatic Mechanism of the Ethyl Acetate Extract from the Root ofVeterinary sciences · 2026Article
- Beyond new pills: integrative strategies to overcome multidrug-resistant bacteria.Archives of microbiology · 2026Review
- Reclaiming the Microbial Battlefield: Adjuvant Strategies to Overcome Antibiotic Resistance.Microorganisms · 2026Review
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Cancer Care: Challenge and Path Forward.Health science reports · 2026Review
- Phenotypic and genomic characterization of linezolid non-susceptibility in poultry-derived multidrug-resistantFrontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Therapeutic strategies against biofilm-associated multidrug-resistantFrontiers in microbiology · 2026Review
- Eco-Friendly Synthesis ofBioinorganic chemistry and applications · 2026Article
- Strategies and Recent Advances in Tackling Antibacterial Resistance in India: A Comprehensive Narrative Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Environmental Antimicrobial Resistance: Key Drivers, Hotspots, Innovative Strategies, and Challenges in the Fight Against Superbugs.MicrobiologyOpen · 2025Review
- Evaluation of Biocontrol Measures to Reduce Bacterial Load and Healthcare-Associated Infections.Microorganisms · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: The misuse of antibiotics has led to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly threatening critically ill patients reliant on these medications. This review explores the challenges of superbugs and AMR in critical care settings and highlights potential solutions. Methods: This narrative review used keywords like "antimicrobial resistance" and "superbugs" in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. Results: The overuse and misprescription of antibiotics contribute to developing superbugs, rendering traditional treatments ineffective in critical care. AMR in critical care leads to increased costs, extended hospital stays, and limited treatment options. Combating AMR requires a multifaceted approach, including antibiotic stewardship, research, and development of novel antibiotics and alternative therapies, and rigorous infection control measures. Public education and collaboration among stakeholders are crucial for effective strategies. Future success hinges on a paradigm shift toward antibiotic stewardship, innovation in antimicrobials, and infection control. Implementing legislation and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs are necessary steps. Research gaps exist in understanding environmental factors influencing AMR. New classes of antibiotics, faster diagnostics, and optimized drug combinations are future directions. Global collaboration in research, surveillance, and policy development is paramount. Conclusion: AMR poses a significant threat to critical care. This review emphasizes the need for a multifaceted approach to protect the effectiveness of critical care interventions. Addressing these challenges and exploring potential solutions can ensure effective treatment for critically ill patients.
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