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Video Antibiotic Resistance Crisis - Exploring Ethics
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TED Talk: what do we do when antibiotics don't work any more?
Ethics/morals of antibiotic use
- Littmann, J. (2015, September 30). The Ethical Significance of Antimicrobial Resistance. Retrieved March 7, 2018, from National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4638062/Academic article exploring ethical issues relating to resistance issues.
Social implications of antibiotics
- Wolfe, N. (2017, September 2016). New study proves the ‘wait and see’ method instead of antibiotics can be highly successful. Retrieved March 7, 2018, from News Limited Corporation: http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/new-study-proves-Includes short video on Australian society and attitude to antibiotics.
Political implications of antibiotics
- Cully, M. (n.d.). The Politics of Antibiotics. Retrieved March 8, 2018, from Nature; International Journal of Science: https://www.nature.com/articles/509S16aDiscussion about the need for policy-makers and medical experts need to think globally if we are to prevent an antibiotic 'tragedy of the commons'.
- Telsall, K. (2017, November 15). Beating the superbugs: the role of politics in antibiotic resistance. Retrieved March 8, 2018, from ODI: https://www.odi.org/comment/10578-beating-superbugs-role-politics-antibiotic-resistanceDetailed article, with many links to other sources, built into the article.
- Deardon, N. (2017, October 2017). If the antibiotic apocalypse happens; politicians are to blame. Retrieved March 8, 2018, from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/oct/09/antibiotic-apocalypse-agribusiness-big-pharmaNewspaper article that puts the blame on antibiotic resistance development on the shoulders of politicians. Has many links to other facts and articles.
Audio PowerPoint on Epidemiology and Economics of Antibiotic Resistance
Economics and antibiotics
- Harford, T. (2017, March 6). How economics killed the antibiotic dream. Retrieved March 8, 2018, from BBC News: http://www.bbc.com/news/business-38828079A readable website on economics and antibiotics. Gives a broad overview of history and development of antibiotics and specific examples relating to economics.
- Economic aspects of antibiotic resistance. (n.d.). Retrieved March 7, 2018, from ReAct - Action for Antibiotic Resistance: https://www.reactgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/economic-aspects-of-antibiotic-resistance.pdfDetailed but very readable article about various economic aspects of antibiotics industry; economic and human costs are discussed.
Environmental implications of antibiotics
- Drug companies aren’t making new antibiotics. Is there an economic cure? (2017, August 4). Retrieved March 7, 2018, from PBS News Hour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU5mPUF99BEPBS News video interview that explains new research in a simple and easy way to understand.
- The economic reason this chicken producer gave up antibiotics. (2017, August 10). Retrieved March 7, 2018, from PBS News Hour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgV0Eo5eTy0PBS News item on economic approach to chicken producers' farming methods.
