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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
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Series: Traditional AST methods
There is no substitute for antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) data when you need it. The sensitivity and resistance of pathogens to a wide range of antimicrobials is necessary so that the proper path to treatment can be dete...
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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...
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Posted on 02.15.21
A Case for Colchicine
Derived from the autumn crocus in 1500 BC, Colchicine is one of the oldest anti-inflammatory agents and is commonly used for gout suppression and other inflammatory conditions. Recently, it has found new purpose in studies with the coro...