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White House Plans to Combat Antibiotic Resistance with Rapid Diagnostic Tests

Mar 27, 2015 | The White House

The White House has released the National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, a comprehensive plan that outlines five goals aiming to combat the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance. Among these goals is the advancement of the development and use of rapid diagnostic tests for the identification and characterization of resistant bacteria.

News Brief: New Study Shows Clinical and Economic Benefit Associated with Verigene BC-GP

Mar 25, 2015 | Nanosphere News

A new study from Scripps Health in San Diego, California demonstrated the clinical and economic impact of the Verigene® Gram-Positive Blood Culture Test (BC-GP) combined with Antimicrobial Stewardship Team (AST) intervention.

News Brief: Nanosphere Premieres Second Testimonial Video

Mar 18, 2015 | Nanosphere News

Nanosphere is pleased to announce the premiere of the second video testimonial in its In Their Own Words series. The video features Dr. Neelam Dhiman, Technical Director for Molecular Diagnostics at med fusion and Clearpoint Diagnostic Laboratories, located in Lewisville, Texas.

News Brief: Recent Outbreaks Raise CRE Concerns

Mar 11, 2015 | Nanosphere News

Three recent outbreaks of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are shining light on the dangers associated with multi-drug resistant infections. CRE infections are especially difficult to treat because they are resistant to nearly all available antibiotics. For this reason, they are sometimes referred to as “superbugs.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mortality rates associated with CRE infections can be as high as 50%.

Superbug outbreak extends to Cedars-Sinai hospital, linked to scope

Mar 5, 2015 | LA Times

In the latest superbug outbreak, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center discovered that four patients were infected with deadly bacteria from a contaminated medical scope, and 67 other people may have been exposed.

What you need to know about norovirus

Mar 4, 2015 | AZ Central

More than 30 people are sick from the norovirus at the VA medical center in Phoenix. Officials say the hospital has stopped taking new patients in two mental-health units.