BioFire’s New Multiplex PCR Testing Solution for Joint Infections

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The BioFire Joint Infection Panel features a panel of 31 causative pathogens & 8 antimicrobial resistance markers most likely to cause joint infections.
For Labs

Matchup: The Stool Bench vs. the BioFire GI Panel

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Stool culture is the standard for gastroenteritis testing, however, stool culture has several shortcomings, especially when compared to the BioFire GI Panel.

Tactics to De-escalate Transmission of COVID-19 in Healthcare Facilities

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Like other commonly identified HAIs, the nosocomial transmission of the COVID-19 virus poses an immediate threat to patient health & safety.

Diagnostic Stewardship 101

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Diagnostic stewardship represents an opportunity for a holistic approach to diagnosing diseases, and aiding in antimicrobial stewardship efforts.

Syndromic Diagnostics Help Combat AMR

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Effective diagnostics are a vital tool in combatting antibiotic resistance.
For Healthcare Providers

The Value of the Syndromic Approach in an Outpatient Setting

Onsite syndromic infectious disease testing provides fast, accurate, & comprehensive results that can help provide patients with concrete answers & enable clinicians to offer appropriate therapy faster.

Questions from the Blood Bench – Lab Week Webinar on April 28

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In celebration of Laboratory Professionals Week, bioMérieux wishes to show thanks to laboratory professionals & highlight the importance these individuals have on patient care.

Updating Breakpoints in Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

All clinical microbiology laboratories should use the most up-to-date AST breakpoints to interpret minimum inhibitory concentrations and disk diffusion zones.

AMR Quiz

Can you complete the antimicrobial resistance challenge? Stop the bug from becoming a superbug before time runs out!

The Link Between COVID-19 and Antimicrobial Resistance

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COVID-19 and sepsis go hand in hand for COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized in the ICU. Here we dig into the connection between COVID-19 and sepsis.

Why Nurses Should be Key Participants in ASPs

Nurses play a key position to impact antimicrobial stewardship efforts as they are antibiotic first responders. Learn more about nurses roles in ASPs.

Sepsis and Antimicrobial Resistance: Finding Balance

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Sepsis & concerns about AMR can seemingly pull prescribers in opposite directions, learn why this study suggests they are two sides of the same coin.

Why ASPs Should be Included in Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Efforts

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The COVID-19 pandemic illustrated why antimicrobial stewardship programs should be incorporated into a healthcare organization’s disaster preparedness plans.