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Today’s healthcare marketplace is more complex than ever. Labs today are faced with increasing regulatory and quality demands coupled with a shortage of skilled labor. QuidelOrtho is committed to helping labs meet these challenges head-on. Join us every month as we discuss the complex questions labs are facing every day.
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Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
This episode discusses the growing threat of sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by the body's overwhelming response to an infection. It explores the connection between the rise in sepsis cases and the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance, highlighting the importance of effective diagnostic tools and antibiotic stewardship programs in combating this public health challenge.
About Our Speaker:
Dr. Mike Broyles
With more than 30 years of experience as a hospital pharmacy and laboratory director, Dr. Broyles is a leading expert on sepsis and the clinical use of drugs with a focus on antimicrobial stewardship. Prior to joining Thermo Fisher Scientific, Dr. Broyles was a consultant for over 25 years working with a large independent hospital network as pharmacy advisor chairman focused on developing and implementing hospital-wide clinical initiatives. Dr. Broyles has worked passionately throughout his career to define effective protocols and decision support processes in patient management and the use of diagnostic technology to help clinicians improve outcomes through better clinical care.