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Diagnostic Digest

  • March 02, 2022

    Meningitis in Pediatric Patients: The Syndromic Approach

    The syndromic approach can help distinguish between bacterial and viral etiologies for meningitis in pediatric patients. Learn how!

  • February 14, 2022

    What is Norovirus?

    Gastrointestinal illness is never pleasant—but norovirus is particularly nasty. Traditional testing methods are time consuming and may not reveal the etiology of a patient’s gastrointestinal symptoms.
  • February 07, 2022

    Evolving to Meet Your Needs: BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® System Software Updates

    Here are some simple steps to help maintain your BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® System

  • January 31, 2022

    Septic Pneumonia & The Role of Enhanced Pathogen Detection

    In this webinar presented by David N. Gilbert (MD, MACP), discover the role of enhanced pathogen detection in the management of septic pneumonia patients.
  • November 22, 2021

    Influenza: Everything You Need to Know About the Flu

    Did you know there are 4 different types of influenza viruses? Find out more about the flu and how it can be distinguished from other respiratory viruses.

  • November 15, 2021

    BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® System: Tips for Maintenance and Use

    Here are some simple steps to help maintain your BIOFIRE FILMARRAY System, prevent problems from arising, and ensure accurate results.

  • October 14, 2021

    Human Rhinovirus - The Most Common of the Common Colds

    Many pathogens can cause cold symptoms. But the most frequent culprit are human rhinoviruses which cause more than half of cold-like illnesses. Find out more.
  • October 11, 2021

    Benefits of PCR Testing for Infectious Diseases

    BIOFIRE PCR testing for infectious diseases provides proven operational, clinical, and economic benefits. Explore the benefits.
  • September 29, 2021

    Why Nurses Should be Key Participants in ASPs

    Nurses play a key position to impact antimicrobial stewardship efforts as they are antibiotic first responders. Learn more about nurses roles in ASPs.
  • September 09, 2021

    The Value of Syndromic Testing for Gastroenteritis

    With traditional testing, diagnosing gastroenteritis is a guessing game. On the other hand, syndromic testing can lead to better informed therapy.
  • September 07, 2021

    The Link Between COVID-19 and Sepsis

    COVID-19 and sepsis go hand in hand for COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the ICU. Here we dig into the connection between COVID-19 and sepsis.