Magnolia Medical publishes report, titled Going Blue: Confronting the AMR Challenge
November 20, 2023
In the critical battle against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), Going Blue: Confronting the AMR Challenge unveils startling insights and actionable strategies. These include:
- Annually, more than 3 million cases of antibiotic-resistant infections lead to approximately 48,000 deaths.
- By 2050, AMR is predicted to cause 10,000,000 deaths, which will tie with deaths due to cancer.
- Up to 40% of positive blood culture results can be false positives due to potential contaminants on patients’ skin.
- Inaccurate diagnostic test results significantly contribute to AMR, extending hospital stays and increasing costs.
- Americans believe the government is performing poorly when it comes to protecting the health of hospitalized patients.
- There is a substantial knowledge gap in AMR awareness, with 62% of non-medical professionals never discussing AMR with healthcare providers.
- 89% of medical professionals agree on the urgent need for more AMR education.