(HealthDay)—Hospital adoption of procalcitonin (PCT) testing has had little impact on antibiotic prescribing for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, according to a study ...
We recently reported the primary results of the Procalcitonin Antibiotic Consensus Trial (ProACT), which showed that implementation of a guideline for procalcitonin-guided prescription of antibiotic ...
Made up of a protein structure containing 116 amino acids, procalcitonin acts as a substrate for production of calcitonin – a hormone responsible for producing C-cells of the thyroid gland and ...
This webinar will explore how VIDAS® B•R•A•H•M•S PCT™ (procalcitonin) and BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Respiratory Panel results can optimize antimicrobial stewardship in patients with COPD. Learning ...
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