Palio 2025: Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a significant global health threat, responsible for 700,000 deaths annually, potentially rising to 10 million by 2050 without intervention. It leads to longer hospital stays, higher medical costs, and increased morbidity, straining healthcare systems. The rapid increase in resistant infections undermines current antibiotics, complicating the treatment of common diseases and necessitating urgent action.
The 2025 Palio meeting will explore innovative strategies to combat AMR, such as enhancing surveillance systems to track resistance patterns and detect emerging threats. Discussions will address the impact of climate change on antibiotic resistance and explore new vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and next-generation antibiotics. Emphasis will be placed on the need for new policies and behavior changes, including stewardship programs and public awareness campaigns, with a case study on sexually transmitted infections.
The role of rapid diagnostic tools in promoting appropriate antimicrobial use and the potential of artificial intelligence to predict resistance trends will be examined. Socio-economic factors influencing AMR, such as disparities in healthcare access and education, will also be considered.
The meeting aims to develop comprehensive recommendations to guide future research, policy-making, and clinical practices through collaborative efforts between academia, industry, and government entities, driving innovation and effective solutions to this global health challenge.