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Lab Innovations Empower Clinicians in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

In recent years, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has sprung to the forefront of many medical and political conversations, with the warning that the prevalence of resistant pathogens could lead to a public health crisis. Ranked a top 10 global public health threat by the World Health Organization, it is estimated that 1.27 million deaths occurred in a single year attributable to AMR.
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  • February 19, 2025

    Clinical Informatics & Artificial Intelligence Can Help Advance Antimicrobial Stewardship

    Worldwide escalation in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has sparked fear of a looming post-antimicrobial era. Antibiotic overuse and inappropriate use—including over-prescribing, inaccurate, and suboptimal prescribing—promotes bacterial evolution and resistance to treatment. Data suggests that there were an estimated 4.95 million deaths associated with bacterial AMR in 2019. The World Bank estimates that AMR could result in 1 trillion dollars in additional healthcare costs by 2050 if actions are not taken now to curb growing resistance.
  • January 29, 2025

    Bone and joint infections are complicated by antimicrobial resistance

    Osteomyelitis – infection of the bone, and septic arthritis – joint infection, are serious medical conditions that can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. Bone and joint infections, often referred to as (BJIs), are notoriously difficult to treat and successful therapy requires organism-specific antimicrobial therapy at high doses for a prolonged duration.1 Diagnostics can support the identification and management of BJIs, while helping slow the progression of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
  • January 08, 2025

    What’s next in food safety? Key trends for 2025 and beyond

    At bioMérieux, we proudly operate at the forefront of diagnostics, supporting customers across the food and drinks industry to help protect consumers and strive for the very highest standards of safety and quality. As we enter 2025, we reflect on the trends we can expect to see in this important sector this year.
  • December 19, 2024

    Celebrating innovation with Professor Ding: A pioneer in sustainable endotoxin testing

    A world-renowned pioneer in the field of molecular biotechnology and currently Emeritus Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore (NUS), Professor Jeak Ling Ding’s research focuses on innate immunity in host-pathogen interaction, antimicrobial defense and anticancer immunomodulation. Her work has resulted in around 300 scientific publications and patents, along with a host of awards and honors, including most recently her induction into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame. We spoke with Professor Ding to learn more about her career defining breakthrough to genetically engineer recombinant Factor C, and the importance of creating a sustainable and ethical alternative to replace traditional methods of endotoxin testing.