http://www.eucast.org/ EUCAST en http://www.eucast.org/main/typo3conf/ext/tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.eucast.org/ EUCAST TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 09 May 2012 12:21:00 +0200 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=36&cHash=84cd11ac26fcb143d5f69152ad6d8a07 Harmonization of European breakpoints by EUCAST has highlighted a problem with... amoxicillin-clavulanate and Enterobacteriaceae in urinary tract infections. The breakpoints were determined for systemic infections and as a result of this and to many useres consternation amoxiclav resistance levels in UTI isolates jumped from low to high. ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 12:21:00 +0200 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=35&cHash=81532ecd236843ededfaa7a6105e0b8f The EUCAST disk diffusion reading guide was updated to version 2.0. Many new photographs of how to... this is where you find help!]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 21:58:00 +0200 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=34&cHash=5e6c796cf52d746059023ce9c0805352 Invitation to users to submit QC data on EUCAST specific disks and/or QC organisms. submit QC data on EUCAST specific disks and/or QC organisms. ]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:33:00 +0200 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=33&cHash=9eb3611520dc268a41ec3d1f9d89300d EUCAST consults (April 11 - June 15) on breakpoints for topical agents. document o topical agents and suggested ECOFFs in lieu of clinical breakpoints. ]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:46:00 +0200 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=32&cHash=81f2b22a065a603fde7994fd377d788a Voriconazole breakpoints for Aspergillus - consultation until April 30, 2012. Voriconazole breakpoints for Aspergillus is open for general consultation. Comments on the the draft document should be sent on this form before 30th April 2012 to the EUCAST-AFST Chairman, Dr Maiken Arendrup (mail adress in linked documents). ]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:58:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=30&cHash=7e59d4ce7e9cbd89128aa996dd5801f5 Summary of EUCAST activities during ECCMID 2012 EUCAST activities during ECCMID 2012]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:19:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=29&cHash=5b27655e06c908ad39d43f9bf601adbd The EUCAST General Committee meeting is on the 1st of April during ECCMID in London. Observers are... Agenda.]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:51:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=28&cHash=85472ded18ebebdfa33e2250ff1873bb There have been multiple questions from clinicians who for "many years have used oral... what has changed and why these agents are now considered inappropriate.]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:44:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=27&cHash=721c868e81cd42fa179f706ea19bb2ee In direct testing results may be available earlier than when the organism is isolated in pure... direct testing results may be available earlier than when the organism is isolated in pure culture before testing and this may have direct patient benefit in terms of early appropriate chemotherapy. There may be benefits from the ability to narrow the spectrum of therapy at an early stage.]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:08:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=26&cHash=52d4fa2049ba51138c5a39afadca5366 A new article from EUCAST in CMI, February 2012. EUCAST view on Pk/Pd in breakpoint setting is explained in this article in CMI,  February 2012. ]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=25&cHash=0c877973f0cac0ba750c4885e026f73b Frequently Asked Questions have been updated 2012-02-12 FAQ-document]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=24&cHash=c03bc7f5aa8ede045bcf81acb2a065c5 EUCAST recently decided to form a new subcommittee - on the detection of resistance mechanisms of... EUCAST Subcommittees]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:24:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=23&cHash=b96543ec3f5da323c835c65c8509f95f EUCAST guidance document on susceptibility testing of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia published 1 Feb... this document EUCAST reviews the current litterature on Stenotrophomonas.]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:13:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=22&cHash=87a6184811d7f100a11368bc2d5ea799 The EUCAST manual and slide show presentation (both English and German versions) updated 26 January... EUCAST disk diffusion test" on the website to find the four updated documents. Updates are highlighted in pale yellow. ]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:35:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=21&cHash=3ff9f0a2f82720298f1a9f90c9c06bbe The document "Preparedness of Manufacturers" has been updated on 26 January, 2012. Preparedness of Manufacturers" (of automatic AST systems, disks and media) is updated at regular intervals (every 3 - 6 months) or immediately when one or several manufacturers so require. ]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:23:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=20&cHash=48f0dfb15fb13dd2b984df5bbb5c8d89 The new posaconazole breakpoints and rationale document for aspergillus were published Jan 17,... rationale documents and breakpoints were, following a period of consultation, published on the EUCAST website. A new breakpoint table for antifungal agents is under preparation and will soon be published. ]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:43:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=19&cHash=d47f91cb656c930648e5aadad6b41859 Amphotericin and itraconazole vs. aspergillus breakpoints and rationale documents and comments... rationale documents.]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:37:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=17&cHash=37b5687c6b810500f3e56c1216568194 There are two minor corrections and no breakpoint change compared to the pre-published table Dec 1,... Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:11:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=16&cHash=3c9978e8ce2cd629f1ee61719cb366bc Several new files describing species related validation of zone diameter breakpoints. ESCMID supports the development of a European disk diffusion method. The development of the method is a venture involving many laboratories in many countries. It is coordinated from the EUCAST development laboratory in Växjö, Sweden. ]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:46:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=15&cHash=77225a9cef5e192678dc6f4fd0b7f18c QC Tables version 2.0 released on 8 December 2011. QC Tables version 2.0 released on 8 December 2011.]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:08:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=14&cHash=63ff23f64ef2fdb03ec3417ed8d30c18 Calibration and validation of breakpoints forEnterobacteriaceae, Enterococcus spp. and Pseudomonas... Enterobacteriaceae,
Enterococcus spp. and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa. All presentations of calibration and validation are available under "Disk diffusion Test"]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:12:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=13&cHash=717f3930611ff88378a8f93d72ec3d98 EUCAST publishes a new breakpoint table on the 1st of January each year. A... EUCAST breakpoint table 2.0 for screen EUCAST breakpoint table 2.0 for printing]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:33:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=6&cHash=55f70f0dd8c7a520bfc4b46dda4e5da9 The EUCAST AFST has determined breakpoints for posaconazole and invite colleagues to comment. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:50:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=7&cHash=4f43699f37813e69ea4a407fd35f697b The EUCAST AFST has determined breakpoints for itraconazole and invites colleagues to comment. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:50:00 +0100 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=5&cHash=50c037494a7506f5c208368e6ece8b9a The EUCAST AFST has determined Aspergillus breakpoints for Amphotericin B and invites colleagues to... Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:52:00 +0200 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=8&cHash=2cc0138f7e332e4a31643ba6964909f4 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 08:58:00 +0200 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=4&cHash=aceaf05fa4d14ee7e147d56f61d02745 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 08:50:00 +0200 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_news/news_singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=9&cHash=42cfdd447daf02de69463cb3b886fb96 Get the latest update. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:59:00 +0200 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_susceptibility_testing/projects_and_data_submission/ Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0200 http://www.eucast.org/eucast_susceptibility_testing/calibration_and_validation/ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:02:00 +0200