Microbiology
Cell-Free DNA Sequencing Confirms Myelodysplastic Syndrome Diagnosis
The use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods to analyze cell-free DNA (cf-DNA) in the blood of patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) yields more accurate results than the current standard approach of Sanger sequencing. More...25 Aug 2016
Rapid Method Developed for Direct Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
Rapid identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of the causative agent(s) of bloodstream infections (BSI) are essential for the timely selection of an appropriate antimicrobial therapy, which may result in a better outcome for patients and contribute to combat the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. More...23 Aug 2016
Neutrophil CD64 Index Helps Diagnose Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a common and serious complication in patients with ascites caused by decompensated liver cirrhosis, and most cases are caused by bacterial infections spreading to the peritoneum across the gut wall or mesenteric lymphatics. More...17 Aug 2016
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