U.S. Releases First National One Health Framework
The federal government has released its first national One Health plan to protect from shared health threats.
The first ever 2025-2029 National One Health Framework to Address Zoonotic Diseases and Advance Public Health Preparedness in the United States (NOHF - Zoonoses) (PDF) includes a common vision, mission, and goals for key federal partners involved in implementing the One Health approach to protect people, animals, and our shared environment from zoonotic diseases and other One Health threats.
The plan will guide collaborative efforts across the United States government for the next five years, helping federal agencies work together to prevent and control zoonotic diseases and prepare for future health threats, protecting health for all.
Effects of microplastic concentration, composition, and size on Escherichia coli biofilm-associated antimicrobial resistance
Neila Gross, Johnathan Muhvich, Carly Ching, Bridget Gomez, Evan Horvath, Yanina Nahum, Muhammad H. Zaman
A new study by researchers at Boston University indicates the presence of microplastics in the environment may facilitate antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The study adds a new layer to concerns about the role that microplastics, which are ubiquitous in the environment, play in promoting the emergence and spread of drug-resistant bacteria.
While previous studies have shown how microplastics can serve as vehicles on which bacterial communities can form and share resistance genes, this study suggests there's an interaction occurring between the microplastics and bacteria that influences the development of AMR and that microplastics may actively drive the development of resistance.
Citation
Gross, N., Muhvich, J., Ching, C., Gomez, B., Horvath, E., Nahum, Y., Zaman, M.H. (2025). Effects of microplastic concentration, composition, and size on Escherichia coli biofilm-associated antimicrobial resistance. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. DOI: 10.1128/aem.02282-24.
 2025 Minnesota Antibiotic Stewardship Conference
May 6 & 7
Tuesday afternoon & Wednesday morning
For anyone engaged in antibiotic stewardship across the continuum of care!
- FREE virtual conference with keynote and concurrent sessions
- Two half-day livestreams
- CE credits available
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2025 Minnesota Antibiotic Stewardship Conference
Conference objectives, registration, agenda/speaker information, and continuing education (CE) information will be available in early April.
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Companion Animal Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Control Seminar Series
Participate in this free seminar series full of clinically relevant information and cutting-edge research updates that will help you implement and expand an antimicrobial stewardship and infection control program in your hospital!
All seminars take place at 1 p.m. ET/ noon CT. Remaining seminars are listed below - click on each seminar title to register.
April 28
Breaking Down Barriers to Sustainable Antimicrobial Use in Cats
Amelia Greiner Safi, PhD, MS & Casey Cazer, DVM, PhD - Cornell University
May 19
Navigating Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) and Mastering Antimicrobial Susceptibility Reports
Dubraska Diaz-Campos, DVM, PhD - The Ohio State University
Please contact Claire Fellman (claire.fellman@tufts.edu) with any questions about the series.
Free Case-based Learning Resource on Planetary Health and Emerging Infections
A free case-based learning resource is now available on planetary health and emerging infections for residents, trainees, and practitioners interested in sharpening their skills to deal with emerging threats. The cases are downloadable and offer CME. Medicine for a Changing Planet is supported by the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health and the University of Washington.
You can access the resources at Medicine for a Changing Planet.
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