2017
December 2017
Practical Patient Care - Issue 20 / 2017
Procalcitonin for neonatal sepsis diagnosis and safe antibiotic guidance
Neonatal infections remain a challenge for today's physicians, as early signs and symptoms are often protean and non-specific. B·R·A·H·M·S PCT can help to detect neonatal sepsis and assist in safe antibiotic guidance.
Read the full article on Practical Patient Care >
Find out more on B·R·A·H·M·S PCT in Neonatal sepsis >
November 2017
Kampala Declaration - African Sepsis Alliance
The African Sepsis Alliance (ASA) works to reduce the impact of sepsis (mortality and suffering) by initiating large scale improvements in sepsis awareness, education, care, research and funding throughout Africa.
In cooperation with the African Federation of Critical Care Nurses, Global Sepsis Alliance and World Federation of Critical Care Nurses the ASA put together the Kampala Declaration to improve care for sepsis and severely ill patients in Africa.
Read the Kampala Declaration >
Find out about the African Sepsis Alliance >
Sign the Kampala Declaration on change.org >
November 2017
10th European Antibiotic Awareness Day
15 November 2017 marks the 10th European Antibiotic Awareness Day, an EU-level initiative to raise awareness about the threat to public health of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the importance of using antibiotics prudently.
More on European Antibiotic Awareness Day 2017 >
Do watch the video of the live web-conference "Keeping Antibiotics Working" on YouTube >
Read more on antibiotic stewardship >
November 2017
NeoPInS - The largest intervention study in neonates for shortening of antibiotic therapy
The recently published multicentric, multinational randomized controlled NeoPIns study shows a 15% reduced duration of antibiotic therapy guided by Procalcitonin (55 hrs vs. 65 hrs) and a shorter hospital stay in a large cohort of neonates with suspected early-onset sepsis. With 1710 neonates, NeoPIns is the largest randomized intervention study till date for shortening of antibiotic treatment in neonates.
Read it on The Lancet >
Find out more on B·R·A·H·M·S PCT in Neonatal sepsis >
November 2017
World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) 2017
This year's WAAW-theme: Seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before taking antibiotics. Antibiotics are a precious resource, so it is important to get the right advice before taking them. Responsible use of antibiotics will also help reduce the threat of antibiotic resistance.
Find out more on WAAW 2017 >
Read more on antibiotic stewardship >
August/September 2017
Sepsis Media Award 2017 of the German Sepsis Society
Every year, outstanding works of medical journalism to increase knowledge and awareness about sepsis in German-speaking countries receive recognition by the German Sepsis Society (DSG).
The 2017 Sepsis Media Award will be announced during the opening meeting of the "Sepsis Update" in Weimar on Sep 6, 2017.
Sponsor of the Sepsis Media Award is Thermo Fisher Scientifc.
Read more > about previous winners of the Sepsis Media Award
Find out > about Sepsis Update 2017
June 2017
Recognizing Sepsis as a Global Health Priority - A WHO Resolution
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the priority on improving prevention, diagnosis and management of sepsis globaly. Millions of lives can be saved if politicians, policymakers, health care administrators, researchers, and clinicians take coordinated efforts.
Read more > in The NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL of MEDICINE (NEJM)
May 2017
Time to Treatment and Mortality during Mandated Emergency Care for Sepsis
In 2013, New York began requiring hospitals to follow protocols for the early identification and treatment of sepsis. However, there is controversy about whether more rapid treatment of sepsis improves outcomes in patients.
Time to Treatment and Mortality during Mandated Emergency Care for Sepsis ›
April 20, 2017
Multi-Center Clinical Study Confirms Decreased Levels of Procalcitonin as an Independent Predictor of Mortality in Patients with Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
Results from Procalcitonin MOnitoring SEpsis Study published in May 2017 issue of Critical Care Medicine
Multi-Center Clinical Study Confirms Decreased Levels of Procalcitonin as an Independent Predictor of Mortality in Patients with Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock ›
February 2017
FDA clears test to help manage antibiotic treatment for lower respiratory tract infections and sepsis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared the expanded use of the Vidas Brahms PCT Assay...
Read more on FDA News Release ›
