Antimicrobial Resistance, Sepsis, and the Invisible Threats to Women's Health

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Antimicrobial Resistance, Sepsis, and the Invisible Threats to Women’s Health serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and addressing the health disparities and risk factors that impact women globally. By focusing on the burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and sepsis on women's health, the book aims to educate both the researchers and healthcare professionals. The book begins by introducing the fundamental concepts of antimicrobial resistance and sepsis, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their impact on women's health. It examines the epidemiology of sepsis and antimicrobial resistance in women, highlighting key risk factors and research gaps and discusses reproductive health, antimicrobial resistance, and sepsis in detail, emphasizing the disproportionate impact on women's health. Additional coverage includes strategies for recruiting women in clinical trials and research studies, exploring the One Health approach integrating women's health into the broader context of AMR and sepsis, and the role of artificial intelligence and technology in combating AMR and sepsis. The book concludes with case studies of female patients and their families affected by AMR and sepsis. Through insightful analysis and practical recommendations, the book aims to provide a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by women seeking healthcare and how to improve their outcomes when affected by sepsis due to antimicrobial resistance through informed practices.

Discusses fundamental concepts, epidemiology, health care, and gender disparities of reproductive health, sepsis and antimicrobial resistance in women
Examines of historical disparities in women's health in the United States and globally
Offers contributions from clinicians, researchers, and health professionals working in the field microbial diseases, antibiotic resistance, and women’s health

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-11-01
Mått:191 x 235 x undefined mm
Vikt:450 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:250
Förlag:Elsevier Science
ISBN:9780443416569

Utforska kategorier

Infektionssjukdomar och smittsamma sjukdomar inom Medicin
Onkologi inom Medicin
Biologi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Dr. Uzma Syed is a TEDx speaker, author, infectious diseases and global health expert, and leader who speaks in media and conferences on both a national and global scale. She has led during the COVID-19 pandemic in her medical field, health system, local community, as well as for the broad Muslim community as the infectious disease expert on the National Muslim COVID-19 Task Force. She is a fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) AU:2 and was selected to be a part of the IDSA leadership Institute. Dr. Syed sits on numerous national committees including IDSA’s Inclusion, Diversity, Access & Equity Task Force as well as their Value Based Compensation Task Force. Dr. Syed was selected to serve on the Sepsis Alliance’s board of directors and cochairs the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee of the Sepsis Alliance. She has been working with the Biden administration to promote vaccine and health equity as an executive member of Faiths4Vaccines and has partnered with USAID. She is passionate about education and mentorship and is the founder/CEO of Align Us, a youth career mentorship organization. She also leads The Eid Holiday Coalition, which provides resources and tools for communities to obtain Eid holidays in schools across the nation. Dr. Syed has been recognized as a trailblazer by many local, state, and national organizations for her work, including being presented with the prestigious national Muslim woman leadership award in the company of her excellency Emine Erdogan the first lady of Turkiye. Her humanitarian work has spanned from refugee resettlements to soup kitchens/toy drives. Dr. Syed gave the keynote address at the University of New England’s White Coat Ceremony for the class of 2026. Dr. Syed also shared her expertise at the 9th Annual Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace among global leaders and diplomats regarding global health, climate change, and food insecurities. Dr. Cindy Hou is the infection control officer and medical director of research for Jefferson Health, New Jersey (JNJ), and an infectious diseases specialist. She is dually board-certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases. Dr. Hou has expertise in sepsis, antibiotic stewardship, and infection control. In addition, she is the chief medical officer of the Sepsis Alliance and a member of its board of directors; in addition, she is a medical advisor for the Sepsis Innovation Collaborative. She earned an MBA. and MA from Boston University, a DO from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and BS from Yale University. She is certified in infection prevention and control and is a certified professional in healthcare quality and patient safety. Dr. Hou is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists, American College of Physicians, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction to Antimicrobial Resistance and Sepsis2. Epidemiology of Sepsis and Antimicrobial Resistance in Women3. Reproductive Health, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Sepsis4. History of Disparities in Women’s Health in United States and Globally5. Partnering with Community-Based Organizations and Faith-Based Organizations6. Recruiting Women in Clinical Trials and Research Studies7. One Health Approach8. Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Antimicrobial Resistance and Sepsis9. Fungal Antimicrobial Resistance and Sepsis10. Her Stories