Aaron Smethurst
@smethurst.eu
Healthcare Policy Advisor | Principle @ ATS Consulting | Advocacy & Allyship
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The way we talk about antimicrobial resistance #AMR could be one of the biggest barriers to action. 💊
If we want to preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobials, we must first ensure people understand what’s at stake. amr-action.au/amr-language/
Feat: @evakrockow.bsky.social
If we want to preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobials, we must first ensure people understand what’s at stake. amr-action.au/amr-language/
Feat: @evakrockow.bsky.social
The language of antimicrobial resistance
Despite its importance, the term ‘AMR’ fails to resonate with the public, limiting its power to drive behaviour change. New research is revealing how language itself may be one of the biggest barriers...
amr-action.au
June 25, 2025 at 7:15 AM
The way we talk about antimicrobial resistance #AMR could be one of the biggest barriers to action. 💊
If we want to preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobials, we must first ensure people understand what’s at stake. amr-action.au/amr-language/
Feat: @evakrockow.bsky.social
If we want to preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobials, we must first ensure people understand what’s at stake. amr-action.au/amr-language/
Feat: @evakrockow.bsky.social
Reposted by Aaron Smethurst
Widespread #AMR Staphylococcus haemolyticus clones found in premature babies across multiple UK hospitals, likely spread via patient transfers or healthcare staff. The findings highlight the importance of strict infection prevention and control in neonatal care.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Staphylococcus haemolyticus is a reservoir of antibiotic resistance genes in the preterm infant gut
Staphylococcus haemolyticus is an important cause of sepsis in preterm infants, with gut colonization being recognized as a risk factor for infection. To better understand the diversity of S. haemo...
www.tandfonline.com
June 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Widespread #AMR Staphylococcus haemolyticus clones found in premature babies across multiple UK hospitals, likely spread via patient transfers or healthcare staff. The findings highlight the importance of strict infection prevention and control in neonatal care.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
My personal project to increase the best of humanity online: Aurora Source. I'll publish several whitepapers and tools for @bsky.app to help users explore the possibility of social media with accountability, integrity, and reliability.
aurorasource.substack.com/p/why-im-sta...
aurorasource.substack.com/p/why-im-sta...
March 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
My personal project to increase the best of humanity online: Aurora Source. I'll publish several whitepapers and tools for @bsky.app to help users explore the possibility of social media with accountability, integrity, and reliability.
aurorasource.substack.com/p/why-im-sta...
aurorasource.substack.com/p/why-im-sta...
The application of #AI in research and development certainly opens great new possibilities. Including in the #AMR space. This is more than just skimming existing answers and paraphrasing them. Watch this space.
www.livescience.com/technology/a...
www.livescience.com/technology/a...
Scientists spent 10 years cracking superbug problem. It took Google's 'co-scientist' a lot less.
Scientists took 10 years to figure out how one type of superbug gains its ability to infect diverse bacterial species. When prompted, Google's new AI "co-scientist" gave them the answer in two days.
www.livescience.com
March 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The application of #AI in research and development certainly opens great new possibilities. Including in the #AMR space. This is more than just skimming existing answers and paraphrasing them. Watch this space.
www.livescience.com/technology/a...
www.livescience.com/technology/a...
For #IWD International Women's Day I shared a few thoughts on #maleallyship on LinkedIn. I am only starting to be active in this space, but I think it's quite important for all genders. I hope you do too! www.linkedin.com/posts/aarons...
Aaron Smethurst on LinkedIn: #maleally #internationalwomensday #genderequality #womeninleadership
As we celebrate International Women's Day, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary women who have influenced my journey and the importance of men…
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March 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
For #IWD International Women's Day I shared a few thoughts on #maleallyship on LinkedIn. I am only starting to be active in this space, but I think it's quite important for all genders. I hope you do too! www.linkedin.com/posts/aarons...
So, we should have free speech and “community notes” when we have concerns but we should sue when clients choose to move to another platform? I’m no tech entrepreneur but I’d think honey is more compelling than vinegar.
The new defendants added into the legal filing included Lego, Nestlé, Tyson Foods, Abbott Laboratories, Colgate-Palmolive, Pinterest and Shell International.
Elon Musk's X sues Lego, Nestlé and more brands, accusing them of advertising boycott
The new defendants added into the legal filing included Lego, Nestlé, Tyson Foods, Abbott Laboratories, Colgate-Palmolive, Pinterest and Shell International.
www.npr.org
February 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
So, we should have free speech and “community notes” when we have concerns but we should sue when clients choose to move to another platform? I’m no tech entrepreneur but I’d think honey is more compelling than vinegar.
Want to follow the feeds of over 50 reliable medical journals, health news sources and health agencies? Check out my "Aurora Source" Health News list where I have personally verified each source using NewsGuard's reliability rating. I'll keep adding, suggestions welcome!
https://buff.ly/3WFdJ2m
https://buff.ly/3WFdJ2m
February 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Want to follow the feeds of over 50 reliable medical journals, health news sources and health agencies? Check out my "Aurora Source" Health News list where I have personally verified each source using NewsGuard's reliability rating. I'll keep adding, suggestions welcome!
https://buff.ly/3WFdJ2m
https://buff.ly/3WFdJ2m
Overwhelmed by social media and inauthentic interactions? Many are moving to Bluesky for its unique features. To promote open discussions on healthcare policy, I'm sharing a Buffer guide on optimizing capabilities. Tips on personalizing feeds and moderating content are great!
How to Use Bluesky: Everything You Need to Know
In this article, we cover how to use Bluesky and some tips for getting started sharing your posts on the platform.
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January 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Overwhelmed by social media and inauthentic interactions? Many are moving to Bluesky for its unique features. To promote open discussions on healthcare policy, I'm sharing a Buffer guide on optimizing capabilities. Tips on personalizing feeds and moderating content are great!
Reposted by Aaron Smethurst
We see you.
WHO is grateful for the love 💙 and messages of support we received.
We stand by you. #HealthForAll
WHO is grateful for the love 💙 and messages of support we received.
We stand by you. #HealthForAll
January 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
We see you.
WHO is grateful for the love 💙 and messages of support we received.
We stand by you. #HealthForAll
WHO is grateful for the love 💙 and messages of support we received.
We stand by you. #HealthForAll
My second Aurora Source project is a list of 50 scientific journals which have been ranked "High" or "Generally" credible by Newsguard. Feel free to have a look and add to your feed! bsky.app/profile/did:...
January 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
My second Aurora Source project is a list of 50 scientific journals which have been ranked "High" or "Generally" credible by Newsguard. Feel free to have a look and add to your feed! bsky.app/profile/did:...
I've started a little project called "Aurora Source" to shine a light on reliable news sources. My first effort is this starter pack which includes 6 International Health Agencies for you to follow. go.bsky.app/TghJ95j
January 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I've started a little project called "Aurora Source" to shine a light on reliable news sources. My first effort is this starter pack which includes 6 International Health Agencies for you to follow. go.bsky.app/TghJ95j