FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation to New Sepsis Test

The FDA has granted Breakthrough Device designation to a new rapid diagnostic blood test for sepsis (MeMed ...

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Negative Results on BioFire Pneumonia Panel Allow Antibiotic Discontinuation

A rapid multiplexed molecular panel facilitated safe discontinuation of antibiotic therapy in patients with ...

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Gene Mutations Can Predict Macrolide Resistance in Campylobacter Isolates

Mutations in two positions of an rRNA gene can predict phenotypic erythromycin resistance in Campylobacter ...

AUGUST 27, 2024

Better Together: Rapid Diagnostic Testing And Abx Stewardship

Molecular rapid diagnostic testing is most effective with antimicrobial stewardship program intervention.

MAY 13, 2024

FDA Clears Q-linea ASTar AST System

The FDA granted 510(k) clearance for the ASTar System (Q-linea), enabling the U.S. launch to hospitals and ...

MAY 7, 2024

Rapid Diagnostic Tests: Quickly Improving Infectious Diseases Care

Accurate and timely diagnosis of infectious diseases is essential for optimal treatment and infection prevention.

APRIL 14, 2024

The 3 Phases of Implementing Diagnostic Stewardship

Overuse of diagnostic laboratory tests can be harmful, leading to overdiagnosis and overuse of antibiotics or other ...

AUGUST 29, 2023

Harnessing Speed for Health: Understanding Rapid Diagnostic Technologies for Infectious Diseases

Rapid diagnostic technologies have ushered in a new era in infectious diseases, acting as a critical conduit ...

AUGUST 22, 2023

FDA Authorizes First OTC At-Home RDT for Influenza A, B and SARS-CoV-2

The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the COVID-19 & Flu Home Test (Lucira), the first ...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Diagnosing and Treating Sepsis Using the 3-Hour Bundle

One in three hospital deaths are related to sepsis, making sepsis recognition and care in the emergency department ...

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Looking for ROI for Rapid Testing? Take Good Samples

Rapid diagnostic tests are transforming infection management in the hospital, which is one of the reasons why the ...

OCTOBER 10, 2018

bioMérieux Up to the (AMR) Challenge

bioMérieux is participating in the AMR Challenge, a new CDC initiative to bring government, health care and ...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018