Find your way through a scenario involving an infection leading to sepsis. At critical points, you must make choices about what you would do—and just like in real life, the decisions you make can change your ultimate outcome.
“Don’t Ignore a Lingering Cold” – Anna Lopez Shares Her Fiancé’s Battle with Sepsis
Anna Lopez spent a night in December 2018 nervously making the four-hour drive from Miami back home to Safety Harbor, Florida. Her fiancé, Todd, had been admitted to the hospital earlier that day, after his severe cold progressed to the point where he could barely walk.
Dog Treats Recalled for Salmonella Contamination – What You Need to Know to Keep You and Your Dog Safe
Dozens of pet owners have become sick from the outbreak. As of August 6, a total of 127 people have reported infections from 33 states; of those infected, 26 have been hospitalized.
Why is Inappropriate Diagnostic Testing Harmful and What We Can Do About It?
Each year, doctors in the U.S. perform more than 4 billion diagnostic tests, which have become more sophisticated and easier to execute as technology has improved. However, research has found that many physicians assume tests are more accurate than they are.
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...