Monthly Archives: July 2024
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July 29, 2024Posted: July 29, 2024Read MoreScientists are continually seeking new weapons in the arms race against increasingly resistant bacteria. One of our oldest weapons, copper, may hold the key to curbing the rise of these superbugs...
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July 22, 2024Posted: July 22, 2024Read MoreThe World Health Organization (WHO) recently released its 2024 Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL). The 72-page document builds on its first list, released in 2017. The WHO BPPL 2024 focuses on the antibiotic-resistant bacteria that present the greatest unmet needs and pose the most significant public health burdens. The list includes 15 families of antibiotic resistant pathogens grouped as critical...
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July 17, 2024Posted: July 17, 2024Read MorePersonnel are a significant source of contamination in aseptic manufacturing, and reducing human intervention in critical zones is essential to ensure higher product purity. Isolators and RABS (Restricted Access Barrier Systems) work to control contamination during pharmaceutical production. Because these systems are equipped with a variety of sophisticated protections and physical barriers, they can...
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July 15, 2024Posted: July 15, 2024Read MoreFor a human pathogen with no known environmental reservoir, Mycobacterium tuberculosis has honed the art of survival and has persisted in human communities from antiquity through modern times. Tuberculosis is a preventable and treatable infectious disease. Having said that, it is still one of the major contributors to morbidity and mortality in developing countries where there is less-than-adequate...
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July 11, 2024Posted: July 11, 2024Read MoreAs we navigate through 2024, the avian flu, or H5N1, continues to make headlines around the globe. Recent reports indicate an alarming spread of the virus, with new human cases anticipated, highlighting the urgent need for robust surveillance and diagnostic measures. At Hardy Diagnostics, we are committed to supporting the global healthcare community in the fight against infectious diseases with our...
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July 08, 2024Posted: July 08, 2024Read MoreThe award from Communify of Santa Barbara County is a significant milestone for Hardy Diagnostics and a testament to the incredible work of our CAC. We are grateful for the recognition and inspired to continue our mission of improving lives both inside and outside the laboratory. Congratulations to Lauren Hamilton and the entire committee for their outstanding contributions...
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July 01, 2024Posted: July 01, 2024Read MoreWe’re all familiar with this ever-present dichotomy. Antibiotics are life-saving, until they’re not; until the delicate balance shifts, causing the oh-so-inevitable resistance. While antibiotic stewardship programs are becoming more and more prevalent, what does one do when working with a patient with a chronic condition in which daily, long-term antimicrobial treatment is the norm? How do we address...
