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The good news is there are ways mitigate airborne exposure risks, and to test equipment, surfaces, and other environmental samples for pathogens to assess the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection procedures. ...
The good news is there are ways to test equipment, surfaces, and other environmental samples for Shigella and other pathogens to assess the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection procedures, or to help identify the source of an outbreak if one has already occurred. ...
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report published on October 3, 2024, linked Burkholderia multivorans infections to ice machines in multiple healthcare facilities in the western United States. This post summarizes key findings, implications, and recommended practices for healthcare providers to ensure patient ...
Creative Diagnostics, a leading manufacturer and supplier of antibodies, small molecule conjugates and critical assay reagents for food, feed, environmental and toxicological sample analysis, announces the availability of its high-quality Patulin Test Reagents. ...
The good news is there are ways to test equipment, surfaces and other environmental samples for Klebsiella and other pathogens to assess the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection procedures or to help identify the source of an outbreak if one has already ...
“Fortunately, there are ways to test surfaces and other environmental samples for norovirus to identify the source of an outbreak or to help assess the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection procedures,” said Frank Selamie, President of CTSI. ...
Viral Metagenomic Sequencing offers a paradigm shift by directly analyzing the genetic material present in a sample without the need for viral isolation. Traditional virus detection methods have limitations in their ability to identify novel or complex viral pathogens. ...
ARESid enables accurate and comprehensive detection and surveillance of bacterial and fungal microbes in a culture-free fashion directly from native patient specimen or environmental samples. Due to the semi-quantitative nature of ARESid, the sequencing and analysis service is equally suitable for pathogen detection and for microbiome profiling applications. ...
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID); the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI); and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) are the lead NIH institutes that support and conduct asthma research. ...
“Triclosan’s increasing detection in environmental samples and its increasingly broad use in consumer products may overcome its moderate benefit and present a very real risk of liver toxicity for people, as it does in mice, particularly when combined with other compounds with similar action,” said Robert H. ...
One of the leading laboratories that specializes in identifying MRSA from surfaces, materials and environmental samples is EMSL Analytical, Inc. “Infections due to MRSA can be very difficult to treat so it’s imperative to identify sources of potential contamination to prevent outbreaks from occurring,” reported Jason Dobranic, Ph.D., ...
To help identify this microbial pathogen from environmental samples, EMSL Analytical offers testing via Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR). ...
Acinetobacter can be spread to susceptible persons by person-to-person contact or contact with contaminated surfaces. Environmental sampling can identify the presence of this, and other, potentially harmful microbial pathogens in healthcare settings to help prevent outbreaks.” EMSL recently sponsored an educational video about Acinetobacter that can be ...
Agilent J&W DB-UI 8270D Ultra Inert GC columns deliver excellent peak-shape performance for active semivolatile organic compounds targeted by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Method 8270D, so researchers can perform the most challenging environmental trace-level analyses with the utmost confidence. ...
“They include: Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio vulnificus, Clostridium, Bacteroides fragilis and Aeromonas hydrophila. Environmental sampling can identify the presence of these, and other, potentially harmful microbial pathogens.” EMSL recently sponsored an educational video about flesh eating bacteria that can be seen at: ...
One company that has been on the forefront of identifying MRSA from environmental samples is EMSL Analytical, Inc. “Infections due to MRSA can lead to life threatening conditions,” reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. ...
“EMSL Analytical has received increasing requests to test for community-acquired MRSA found at gyms, schools, daycare facilities, and prisons—in addition to the hospitals and healthcare settings where it is usually found,” states Diane Miskowski, MPH, Business Development Manager at EMSL. “We analyze environmental MRSA samples by ...
EMSL Analytical can test food and environmental samples for the following allergens: • Almond, Peanut, Hazelnut and Walnut Residue • Total Milk • Gliadin (Gluten) • Beta-Lactoglobulin Residue (BLG) • Buckwheat Protein Residue • Casein Residue (major milk protein) • Shellfish and Crustacean ...
“For years in South Africa we kept detecting the same unusual microorganism in the deepest, hottest, most pristine samples,” Moser said. “Deeper than about two kilometers, it always dominated; but otherwise, had never been seen before. ...
The National Children's Study will focus on a representative sample of 100,000 children from before birth to age 21. Researchers will gather data on children's genetic makeup and a number of biological, chemical, environmental, physical and psychosocial factors. ...