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Oysters May Serve as Important Link in Transmission of Norovirus

Sep 7, 2015 | The New York Times

Oysters appear to be an important link in the transmission of norovirus among humans, according to new research from China. Norovirus — better known as “cruise-ship flu,” “stomach flu” or “winter vomiting flu” — is one of the world’s most common causes of gastrointestinal distress. Although most patients recover after a few days of misery, and sometimes ruined vacations, the virus can be lethal to infants, older adults and people with weak immune systems.

Complimentary Webinar: Advances in Flexibly-Priced Respiratory Testing

Jul 29, 2015 | Nanosphere News

Please join Nanosphere and CAP Today for this presentation by our expert panel and learn about developments in flexibly-priced respiratory panels, reimbursement best practices for user-defined respiratory panels, and the importance of test stewardship as part of cost-effective healthcare.

Antibiotic Resistance Is Everyone's Problem

Jun 27, 2015 | The Atlantic

The problem with antibiotic resistance is a lot like the problem with climate change: It’s one of collective responsibility.

News Brief: Seven New Verigene Studies Presented at asm2015

Jun 17, 2015 | Nanosphere News

Last month, seven studies evaluating the performance and clinical impact of select Verigene® multiplex infectious disease tests were presented at the 115th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology (asm2015), held in New Orleans, Louisiana.

News Brief: Nanosphere Recognized at White House Forum on Antibiotic Stewardship

Jun 11, 2015 | Nanosphere News

Last week, the Obama Administration held a White House Forum on Antibiotic Stewardship as part of its ongoing effort to combat antibiotic resistance. At the forum, Nanosphere was recognized as an “All Committed” diagnostic company that is making strides to improve antibiotic use and slow the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections threatening modern medicine.

More hospital ERs are learning to recognize sepsis

Jun 9, 2015 | Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Q: What causes sepsis? Is it becoming more common? A: Life-threatening complications from bacterial infections are on the rise among hospital patients, increasing at a double-digit rate as the population ages and costing U.S. health-care programs billions of dollars a year.