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Posted: March 14, 2024
As hundreds of thousands of patients come face-to-face with health issues related to antibiotic-resistant infections, the scientific community must address the significance of antimicrobial stewardship and its core principles.
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Posted: March 07, 2024
Throughout history, women have played a crucial and indispensable role in advancing the field of microbiology. Their unwavering dedication and pioneering discoveries have paved the way for countless scientific breakthroughs that continue to shape and impact our lives in profound ways. Join us as we celebrate five of these exceptional women: Fanny Hesse, Ruth Ella Moore, Jessie Isabelle Price, Rebecca Lancefield, and Abigail Salyers.
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Posted: March 04, 2024
The benefits of using chromogenic media include faster results, reliable visual detection and additional testing is possible directly from the media. Compared with the use of conventional culture media, this often results in cost savings from reduced labor time and reduced use of reagents as fewer biochemical and/or serological confirmation tests are required.
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Posted: February 28, 2024
Postoperative infections are one of the most common complications in general surgery, and rates have been reduced with the routine administration of perioperative antibiotics (1). GG is reportedly more common after penetrating trauma or major surgery and is rarely reported without obvious predisposing events, such as edema, fever, malaise, and pain. Previous documents have only reported gas gangrene once after an open rectal surgery or laparoscopic cholecystectomy (2, 3). However, the authors of the case documented in the Frontiers in Surgery report say this is the first case of GG of the pelvic wall, after laparoscopic resection for rectal cancer, occurred.
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Posted: February 26, 2024
Glyphosate, a chemical used in many RoundUp® herbicides, may be to blame for the rise in cases of celiac disease and gluten intolerance. Though the proponents of glyphosate have always maintained that it has no effect on human or animal cells, an ever-increasing amount of research suggests that the herbicide may suppress healthy gastrointestinal flora, including microbes needed to properly digest gluten.
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Posted: February 22, 2024Comments: 1
At Hardy Diagnostics, we believe in fostering a passion for science from a young age. Recently, our team had the privilege of visiting a local elementary school in Santa Maria, CA for an interactive and educational experience. The goal? To introduce budding scientists to the fascinating world of microbiology.
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Posted: February 19, 2024Categories: Micro Innovations
Learn how this innovative technology revolutionizes air sampling in various environments, ensuring precise and reliable results for microbiological analysis. Elevate your sampling experience with TRIO.BAS™ and stay ahead in quality assurance.
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Posted: February 08, 2024
In honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on the exceptional women who contribute to the dynamic and innovative environment at Hardy Diagnostics. Join us as we celebrate the diverse talents, expertise, and passion of
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Posted: February 05, 2024
The purpose of the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion susceptibility test is to determine the in vitro susceptibility of bacteria and fungi to various antimicrobial compounds. It is a standardized test that can be performed in a laboratory setting and is a valuable tool for both clinicians and microbiologists.
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Posted: January 31, 2024
Striving to reduce foodborne illness cases from Campylobacter, The Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) has updated its guidance in the Modern Laboratory Handbook (MLG) with an improved selective enrichment: Hunt Broth. In the latest MLG 41 revision, Hunt Broth replaced Double-Strength Blood-free Bolton Broth as the preferred enrichment broth for the recovery of Campylobacter from poultry samples. The use of Hunt Broth was determined to significantly reduce the time to result by 24 hours.