April 7, 2026
New Order for Urinalysis with Reflex Culture: Quick Reference for Appropriate Urine Test Ordering
Tips on using the new Urinalysis with Reflex Culture order
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March 31, 2026
Through April 15: Super Steward Nominations Open
Take 3 minutes to nominate yourself or a colleague for excellence in antimicrobial stewardship. “CASP created these awards to recognize colleagues’ efforts to support the appropriate and effective use of antimicrobials,” said Nikolaos Mavrogiorgos, MD, CASP medical director. “Each of us can make meaningful changes that improve patient care and fight antimicrobial resistance. We value …
January 29, 2026
UNC Research Finds Immune System Protein Drives Antibiotic Tolerance
Microbiologists at the UNC School of Medicine point to a specific protein that interferes with common antibiotics and their abilities to completely kill off bacteria.
November 20, 2025
NCDHHS urges North Carolinians to “Be Antibiotic Aware” to Prevent Antibiotic Resistance NCDHHS anima a los habitantes de Carolina del Norte a “ser conscientes de los antibióticos” para prevenir la resistencia a los antibióticos
Ver abajo por info en Español NCDHHS urges North Carolinians to “Be Antibiotic Aware” to Prevent Antibiotic Resistance NCDHHS anima a los habitantes de Carolina del Norte a “ser conscientes de los antibióticos” para prevenir la resistencia a los antibióticos RALEIGH, November 18, 2025 — To recognize and raise awareness of safe antibiotic use, …
October 15, 2025
UNC Researchers Discover Method to Combat Antibiotic Treatment Failure
“File:Cell Culture in a tiny Petri dish.jpg” by kaibara87 is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Microbiologists at the UNC School of Medicine identify a molecule that helps boost antibiotic effectiveness against staph, tuberculosis, and salmonella.
June 22, 2025
PCR-based MRSA Nasal Screening for Suspected Pneumonia
Now available for all patients for suspected pneumonia. Download or print: ASP MRSA Nasal Swab Flyer
June 17, 2025
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Malawi: Findings From the 2023 National Program Audit
A study led by researchers at UNC Project-Malawi with members of the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases presents the first documented baseline assessment of AMS core elements across six public healthcare facilities within Malawi’s AMR sentinel surveillance network.
May 15, 2025
Brown, Ijeoma, and Krzastek Recognized for Antimicrobial Stewardship Contributions
At its May meeting, the Carolina Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (CASP) honored three UNC Hospitals colleagues with Super Steward Awards. Erin Brown, PharmD; Donna Krzastek, PharmD; and Bobby Ijeoma, MD were among the award recipients. CASP created the awards in 2022 to recognize colleagues’ efforts to champion stewardship in their settings. “At UNC, we are fortunate …
May 5, 2025
Building Long-Term Capacity for Global Antimicrobial Stewardship
Less than 2% of the 50,000 medical laboratories in 14 African countries, including Malawi, conduct bacteriology testing. Without definitive identification or susceptibility testing, antibiotics can be misused and overused for non-susceptible pathogens, further accelerating antimicrobial resistance.
May 1, 2025
New Cross-Disciplinary ID Service Will Reduce Burden of C. Difficile Infections
A cross-disciplinary project led by Thomas Holowka, MD, PhD, fourth-year fellow (PI) and Luther Bartelt, MD, DTM&H, associate professor (co-PI), focuses on active surveillance, expedited evaluation by experts, and improved access to novel therapies. The two are piloting a service embedded within the ID clinic overseen by Claire Farel, MD, MPH, at Eastowne that is expected to …
April 16, 2025
New ways to help antibiotics fight deadly “persister” bacteria
Illustration by Ella Marushchenko/Conlon Lab | Brian Conlon’s lab is looking at ways to help antibiotics fight deadly “persister” bacteria. By Scott Jared
January 24, 2025