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BioFire’s New Multiplex PCR Testing Solution for Joint Infections
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The BioFire Joint Infection Panel features a panel of 31 causative pathogens & 8 antimicrobial resistance markers most likely to cause joint infections.
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Matchup: The Stool Bench vs. the BioFire GI Panel
Stool culture is the standard for gastroenteritis testing, however, stool culture has several shortcomings, especially when compared to the BioFire GI Panel.
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Tactics to De-escalate Transmission of COVID-19 in Healthcare Facilities
Like other commonly identified HAIs, the nosocomial transmission of the COVID-19 virus poses an immediate threat to patient health & safety.
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Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to global public health. Learn how syndromic testing promotes antimicrobial stewardship.
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Spotfire Targeted vs. Expanded Panel
The benefit of low-plex and high-plex testing options on one platform, the BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory Solution.
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PCR vs. Antigen Testing: How Respiratory Diagnostics Will Shift Post-Pandemic
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a chemical process that rapidly and exponentially amplifies target nucleic acid.
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Why Digestive Health is Important
Your digestive health impacts your immune system, your mental health, and your overall well-being. When you have a healthy digestive system, your gastrointestinal tract has a good balance of good bacteria and is able to properly digest and absorb nutrients.
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The Making of BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE®
bioMérieux recognized a critical gap in patient care and began developing the BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® System in 2016. Fast forward to 2023 and we have launched the SPOTFIRE SYSTEM.
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Infective Endocarditis
Infective endocarditis or bacterial endocarditis is caused by bacteria that enters the bloodstream. Learn more about this rare, life-threatening disease.
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Enterovirus and Human Parechovirus: A Closer Look at Childhood Pathogens
An overview of Enterovirus and Human Parechovirus and how the BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel can help quickly identify them to support optimal therapy for neonates and young children.
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BIOFIRE® FIREWORKS™: The Ultimate Hub for Surveillance and System Data
FIREWORKS is a cloud-based data solution designed to give total insights & analytics into BIOFIRE System performance, utilization, pathogen surveillance, & laboratory workflow management.
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Checking in on the 2022-23 Flu Season
The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on typical respiratory pathogen circulation. Due to this, predictions suggest a stronger 2022-2023 flu season, how is it shaking up?
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The Value of AMS Efforts in Ambulatory and Emergency Settings
Fast diagnostics are essential in ambulatory and emergency department settings to aid in appropriate treatment, including reducing unnecessary antibiotics.