Clinical presentation of kidney involvement from COVID-19 can range from mild proteinuria to progressive AKI, requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT).
Sepsis Management and Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs: Strengthening the Relationship
Administering antimicrobial therapy is essential for treating the underlying infections that cause sepsis, but the protocols for doing so can, at times, clash with antimicrobial stewardship guidelines.
“I know how lucky and blessed I am. I know I could have died.” – Barb Hammond Shares Her Sepsis Survival Story
Barb Hammond, a microbiologist at bioMérieux who has been with the company for more than 30 years, loves being outdoors, spending time with her family, and training her golden retriever in competitive dog sports. But last year, Barb’s usual routine came to screeching halt when she became septic after a surgical procedure.
How Recent Research Has Paved the Way for Improvements in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Invasive Fungal Infections
The impact of fungal infections reaffirm the value of research into the ways that fungi infect humans, and how these infections can be detected, identified and treated.
The Value of Diagnostics in Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance – A Public Health Problem
At this year’s World Anti-Microbial Resistance Congress, Dr. Tristan Timbrook delivered a...
Lindsay Denny Discusses the Critical Role of WASH in Preventing Infectious Diseases and Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
WASH, which stands for water, sanitation, and hygiene, are basic...