AMR is one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity, with misuse and overuse of antimicrobials being the main drivers in the development of drug-resistant pathogens. In addition to death and disability, prolonged illness results in longer hospital stays and financial challenges for those impacted.1
What is "The Antibiotic Apocalypse"?
The Antibiotic Apocalypse. It’s more dangerous than we thought.
What is "The Antibiotic Apocalypse"?
The Antibiotic Apocalypse. It’s more dangerous than we thought.
With on-demand molecular diagnostics, today’s healthcare providers are able to quickly identify whether an infection is present and if it is drug-resistant, in minutes, rather than days. Cepheid’s GeneXpert® system helps those on the frontlines of resistance prevent the inappropriate use of antimicrobials and preserve our antibiotic weapons―now and in the future. For more information, download our antimicrobial stewardship brochure.
Antibiotics "just-in-case" | Debbie Goff | TEDxColumbus
In a recent TEDx talk, Dr. Debbie Goff, a clinical pharmacist and global antimicrobial stewardship advocate, outlined a compelling case for shared accountability in the fight against drug-resistant organisms. With real-life examples of “just in case” antibiotic use, the case for stewardship is presented with impressive clarity and humanity.
Carbapenemases
Dr. Tim Neal, Infection Control Doctor at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories, details how rapid molecular diagnostic solutions are critical to staying ahead of the emerging threat of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE).
Antibiotics "just-in-case" | Debbie Goff | TEDxColumbus
In a recent TEDx talk, Dr. Debbie Goff, a clinical pharmacist and global antimicrobial stewardship advocate, outlined a compelling case for shared accountability in the fight against drug-resistant organisms. With real-life examples of “just in case” antibiotic use, the case for stewardship is presented with impressive clarity and humanity.
Carbapenemases
Dr. Tim Neal, Infection Control Doctor at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories, details how rapid molecular diagnostic solutions are critical to staying ahead of the emerging threat of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE).
Antibiotic Stewardship in the Emergency Department
This webinar discusses the importance of diligent antimicrobial stewardship and accuracy of diagnostic tests for the detection of Group A Streptococcus pharyngitis. It provides commentary on the high confidence that molecular testing affords the antibiotic steward and how technology can reduce the practice of prescribing antibiotics "just-in-case" there is an infection, especially as testing moves closer to the patient.
RDT+ASP: How New Rapid Diagnostics are Supercharging Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs
This webinar discusses data supporting the combination of rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) and antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs), reviews RDT systems, and provides guidance on how ASPs can implement and optimize the use of RDTs in virtually any healthcare setting.