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Addressing the overuse of antibiotics is a critical component of combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Clinicians are often under pressure to prescribe antibiotics, but often lack the information needed to help them make swift and accurate decisions. Where antibiotics are needed, it is important to get the right treatment to fight a specific infection, and so reduce prescribing multiple antibiotics back-to-back. Our researchers are working to improve prescribing practices through innovative and evidence-based strategies. Discover how our research is making a difference: https://brnw.ch/21wONXN #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek #WAAW #AMR #AntiMicrobialResistance

World Sepsis Day - Sepsis Prevention: Save Lives, Stop Suffering Sepsis is a life-threatening complication of an infection and arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. Sepsis can lead to shock, multi-organ failure and even death, especially if not recognised early and treated promptly. Let’s create awareness about Sepsis and support the patients suffering with it. Eldorado - World Sepsis Day 2024 #Eldorado #biotech #worldsepsisday #sepsis

🥸 The SeptiCyte RAPID result can help determine what to do with the sample for blood culture. Running the 60 min test with the blood draw could help reduce the number of unnecessary blood cultures and may provide relief and effective inventory management for best patient outcomes ❤️. #cultures #BDBactec #infectionprevention #sepsis #antibioticstewardship.

"I think that MeMed BV sets us apart by allowing us to tell the patient with some degree of certainty this is a viral infection vs. a bacterial infection. Pretty soon I'm sure Memed BV will be on every pediatric protocol." Learn how MeMed BV is bringing value to one of the leading urgent care center groups across Mississippi. Hear firsthand from Dr. Kristi Trimm on how this solution has enhanced clinical utility, improved patient satisfaction, and reduced uncertainty and unnecessary antibiotic use. #HealthcareInnovation #UrgentCare #MeMedBV #PatientCare #ClinicalUtility #AntibioticStewardship

Sysmex Astrego’s PA-100 AST System can end “years of taking antibiotics that may or may not work”! Rapid test results that help prevent the development of chronic or severe #UTI would be invaluable to patients.  The PA-100 AST System will enable clinicians to provide informed prescriptions to tackle the actual infection present!  Through an innovative diagnostic test, it can identify the presence of a bacterial infection in just 15 minutes and accurately determine the right antibiotic to treat it within 45 minutes at the clinician's office.  Learn more about the PA-100 AST System: https://lnkd.in/duGpRG-x #SysmexAstrego #PA100 #AMRfighter #UrinaryTractInfection #LongitudePrize  

Infections in chronic wounds and other medical conditions can be challenging to treat. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) provides a vital advantage by increasing oxygen supply to infected areas, promoting better immune response and enhancing the efficacy of antibiotics. This combination makes HBOT a powerful tool in the fight against persistent infections, helping patients heal faster and more effectively. Discover how HBOT is revolutionizing infection treatment at hyperbaricaware.com. #HBOT #InfectionControl #PatientCare

Really interesting point outlined here regarding the prevention of unnecessary antibiotics and preserving the gut microbiome of patients. 🦠 The fine balance of the gut microbiota becomes disrupted by antibiotics, particularly broad-spectrum ones which are most commonly prescribed. This causes antibiotic-induced gut dysbiosis, which has far-reaching effects from infancy to adulthood. 🗣️ MeMed BV enables accurate prescribing of antibiotics to those who really need them, and helps physicians to make faster, more informed decisions.

Healthcare providers, how are you addressing the shortage in BD BACTEC blood culture media bottles? The FDA recommends prioritizing the use of blood cultures for patients with clinical signs of a bloodstream infection. SeptiCyte® RAPID, a sepsis diagnostic test, has been approved by the FDA to differentiate #sepsis from non-infectious SIRS directly from blood within 60 minutes. SeptiCyte® RAPID can directly support preserving blood culture media for patients at high sepsis risk during this critical supply shortage. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4e6AC5N

Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary disease is a major threat for people with Cystic Fibrosis. Did you know that one of the most frequently encountered NTM in CF patients is M.abscessus which can be extremely challenging to treat? 👉 Accurate laboratory diagnosis of NTM infection is essential to target the right treatment. 🧫 Discover bioMérieux's range of easy-to-use screening solutions to help manage NTM infection and other common clinical challenges associated on: https://lnkd.in/eQe8JbFy #PioneeringDiagnostics #CFAwarenessMonth

⏳ The Countdown Begins! ⏳ Only 3 until the launch of Mastering Antibiotic Resistance! Join us on November 14th at 3 PM for Episode 1: Diabetic Foot Infection, produced by Labknowledge Institute and led by Prof. GERMAN ESPARZA. 🌍💊 Get ready for deep insights, real clinical cases, and strategies that could transform your approach to antibiotic resistance. Set your reminders, subscribe to the Labknowledge Institute YouTube channel, and don't miss out! 🚀 #Diabetic #FootInfection #AntibioticResistance #SubscribeNow