Publications by authors named "J L Granick"
Objective: Antimicrobial stewardship is critical for the prevention of antimicrobial resistance. A lack of prescribing guidelines makes overprescribing in veterinary dentistry likely and represents an opportunity for improvement of stewardship practices. This study described prescribing practices of residency-trained and board-certified veterinary dentists for dogs and cats undergoing dental procedures.
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- The study aimed to evaluate antimicrobial stewardship (AS) and infection prevention and control (IPC) initiatives in veterinary schools across the US and Caribbean.
- Half of the surveyed veterinary schools had AS committees, and the majority had IPC committees, though many cited lack of dedicated staff time as a significant barrier to implementing effective AS and IPC practices.
- While most schools introduced AS concepts in preclinical education, training for clinical faculty and support staff was less prevalent, indicating room for improvement in fostering comprehensive AS education.
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- Small animal antimicrobial stewardship (AS) is becoming crucial in combating antimicrobial resistance, but veterinary practices face challenges like limited support and siloed efforts in veterinary schools.
- A workshop in August 2023 brought together delegates from 23 US veterinary schools and 4 agencies to discuss AS implementation, research needs, and education, focusing on identifying solutions for existing challenges.
- Key barriers identified include a lack of resources and training, with recommendations for creating standards and road maps for AS programs, prioritizing research on treatment effects, and promoting integrated educational practices to enhance AS awareness across veterinary training.
Nutrition plays an important role in shaping the gut microbiome composition, although the impact of diet on the urinary microbiome (i.e., urobiome) remains unknown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected populations that were already facing socioeconomic disadvantages and limited access to health care services. The livelihood of millions was further compromised when strict shelter-in-place measures forced them out of their jobs. The way that individuals accessed food during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed as a result of declines in household income, food chain supply disruptions, and social distance measures.
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