Sepsis is the leading cause of death in young children worldwide, ahead of pediatric cancer. Those who survive sepsis are often left with life-changing problems.
Learn About Sepsis in Children & Raise Awareness for Pediatric Sepsis Week
Driving Change for Better Microbiology – Lab Week Webinar on April 22
In an upcoming webinar, Dr. Mortensen will touch on his own experiences with the driving forces in modern clinical microbiology—quality, cost, and time.
Antimicrobial Stewardship May Help Address Hospital-Acquired AKI and C. difficile Infection
Acute kidney injury and C. diff infection are costly problems for hospitals and healthcare systems. These conditions are associated with poorer patient outcomes, including increased mortality and longer length of hospital stay.
Researchers Discover a New Particle in the Bloodstream of Sepsis Patients
In a recent report published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, researchers describe a particle that they discovered in the bloodstream of sepsis patients, which they believe could lead to new insights into the immune system.
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...