ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS, INC. Jul 23, 2021
Despite being held virtually, the World Microbe Forum (WMF) and 31st European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) succeeded in bringing together experts across the clinical microbiology and infectious diseases specialties to share their latest findings following the unprecedented demand for their expertise to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Recent symposia and study data presented at WMF and ECCMID add further evidence of improved outcomes for patients with positive blood cultures following clinical implementation of the Accelerate Pheno® system and Accelerate PhenoTest® BC kit. A summary of the recent presentations and data are now accessible below.
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A collaboration between the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS), and other societies, the World Microbe Forum united the renowned annual ASM Microbe and FEMS Congress. Premiering virtually in June of 2021, the scientific gathering looked closely at new infectious pathogens like SARS-CoV-2 and ongoing global challenges like antimicrobial resistance.
Laboratory & Clinical Data-Driven Decision Making
Dr. Robin Patel (Mayo Clinic) and Dr. Richard Thomson (NorthShore) discuss strategies for evaluating the implementation of new diagnostics into the clinical microbiology laboratory.
'How does a small hospital take your data and make that help them develop an algorithm or apply some of this testing to blood cultures?'
Hear the response to this and many more questions.
Improving Outcomes in Gram Negative Bacteremia
Drs. Kelly Stefano, Thomas Walsh, and Margie Morgan discuss the importance of a strong partnership between the clinical laboratory and antimicrobial stewardship team.
'How can you explain that this is worth the cost?'
Hear the response to this and many more questions.
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Susceptibility Testing of Gram-negative Bacteria on Antimicrobial Use in Children
Thao Truong, Irvin Ibarra Flores, Kanokporn Mongkolrattanothai, Jennifer Dien Bard - Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Thousands logged in online to participate in the 31st ECCMID this July to a more accessible, virtual event. As one of the largest education platforms for clinical microbiologists, infectious diseases, infection prevention, infection control, and public health specialists, this year's digital venue meant that geography was not a barrier for participation.
Clinical microbiology and patient management considerations
Introduction by Dr. David Livermore
University of East Anglia, UK
bloodstream infections
Presented by Dr. Laurent Poirel
University of Fribourg, Switzerland
Presented by Dr. Romney Humphries
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA
Presented by Dra. Catarina Chaves
Coimbra Hospital and University Center, Portugal
Presented by Dr. Michael Osterholm
CIDRAP and University of Minnesota Medical School, USA
Moderated by Dr. David Livermore, University of East Anglia, UK; and
ESCMID Appointed Chair, Prof. Maria Virginia Villegas, Universidad El Bosque, Colombia
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S. MacVane, A. Bhalodi, R. Humphries, R. Dare, et al.- Cedars-Sinai, Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Allegheny Health, UAMS
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S. MacVane, A. Bhalodi, R. Humphries, B. Ford, et al.- Cedars-Sinai, UAMS, Allegheny Health, Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
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A. Bhalodi, S. MacVane, R. Humphries, M. Morgan, et al.- UAMS, Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Allegheny Health, Cedars-Sinai
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