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Posted on 01.07.22
A powerful new class of enzyme blockers fight antibiotic resistance
Scientists at the University of Oxford have discovered a new potential combination with the power to reverse antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria that cause sepsis, pneumonia, and UTIs. AMR is a grave issue, and according to recent...
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Posted on 04.01.21
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Series: Traditional versus Rapid AST
Unlike traditional antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) workflows that take days, rapid AST methods allows MICs to be determined in a matter of hours. This means the time to optimal therapy, antibiotic DOT (days on therapy), and ho...
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Posted on 03.18.21
What is Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) and why is it important?
If the year 2020 has taught us anything, it is that pathogens can affect every aspect of our lives. This series is devoted to antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). This four-part series will cover the following topics:A...