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Inside the Research: An Interview with ME Panel Study Authors Tristan Timbrook and Kyle Hueth

SUMMARY

A recently published research study found that use of the BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel had a statistically significant impact on patient length of stay. bioMérieux scientists and study authors Tristan Timbrook and Kyle Hueth offer an inside perspective on the significance of their findings in this exclusive video interview. The two speak about the impact that rapid diagnostics can have on patient outcomes, how streamlined diagnostic testing can improve collaboration among healthcare teams, and how diagnostic tools like the ME Panel can support Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) initiatives.

Read the published study at https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11081028

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Tristan Timbrook, PharmD, BCIDP, Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Global Medical Affairs, bioMérieux

Kyle D. Hueth, MS, MLS(ASCP)SC, Sr. Manager, Global Medical Affairs Scientist, bioMérieux

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Watch the exclusive interview with Tristan Timbrook and Kyle Hueth here.

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