“Drug-Bug Match Auto-Posting” Reduces CRE Infections by more than 10% In New York Hospital

Interview with Vincent J. LaBombardi, Ph.D. Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, or CRE, have been called, “nightmare bacteria,” because the multi-drug-resistant infections are so difficult to treat and can be deadly in up to 50% of cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  These bacteria produce an enzyme called carbapenemase that breaks down carbapenem …

World Sepsis Congress: Dads Share Their Daughters’ Battles with Sepsis

By the bioMérieux Connection Editors One way to help prevent sepsis deaths is to raise awareness, about the existence of the condition itself and how to spot signs and symptoms. Some of the biggest advocates of sepsis awareness are survivors or those who have lost a loved one to sepsis. During Session 14 of the …

CDC & HHS Launch Global AMR Challenge Today to Accelerate the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

By the bioMérieux Connection Editors Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most urgent global threats to public health. Modern medical treatments such as transplants, cancer therapies, most surgical procedures, and other health advances would become virtually impossible without the existence of effective antibiotics. “Modern travel of people, animals, and goods means antibiotic resistance can easily …

World Sepsis Congress: Discussing the Results of the ProACT Trial

By the bioMéreiux Connection Editors The Global Sepsis Alliance estimates that sepsis affects around 30 million people each year and results in between 6 and 9 million deaths. Because of that, research aimed at combating sepsis remains vital. Accordingly, the World Sepsis Congress closed with presentations on significant sepsis research over the last two years. …