Testing and Antibiotic Use in Children With Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Despite national guideline recommendations and the high prevalence of viral etiology of CAP in children, the use of antibiotics remains high.
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T2Candida Diagnostic Test for ICU Patients at Risk for Invasive Candidiasis
The combination of the new test T2Candida and blood culture seemed to have the best performance in the detection of invasive candidiasis.
Effect of Eliminating Nonmedical Immunization Exemptions in California
Although the percentage of up-to-date vaccinations among incoming kindergarteners increased after implementation of the 2016 senate bill, which eliminated nonmedical immunization exemptions, evidence for a replacement effect was found.
IL-1 Activation as Predictor of Myocardial Infarction in Patients With HIV
People with HIV and cardiovascular disease have higher levels of the interleukin-1 receptor antagonist and soluble regulator sIL-1R1 up to 10 years before the first myocardial infarction.
Financial, Organizational Implications of Physician Burnout Reviewed
Investigators assessed burnout-associated costs associated with physician turnover and physicians decreasing their clinical hours at national and organizational levels.
Extra-Intestinal Pathogenic Escherichia coli Vaccine Responses
Bioconjugate vaccine ExPEC4V was well-tolerated and elicited robust and functional antibody responses against Escherichia coli.
Intravenous Ceftriaxone at Home for Children With Cellulitis
At-home treatment with short-course ceftriaxone is safe and effective for children requiring intravenous antibiotics for cellulitis, and is less costly and preferred by patients, according to a study published in The Lancet: Infectious Diseases. No increased acquisition of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms was seen in this study of previously healthy children using ceftriaxone at home, but larger…
Treatment Failure in COPD Exacerbations Reduced by 3-Month Azithromycin Course
Treatment failure may be significantly reduced by a 3-month course of azithromycin for acute COPD exacerbations that require hospitalization.
Updated AST IDCOP Guidelines for Vaccination of Organ Transplant Recipients
Vaccination of solid organ transplant candidates and recipients remains a critical component of preventing infection related morbidity and mortality.
Novel Antimicrobial Combination Show Activity Against Gram-Negative Uropathogens
An intravenous combination of colistin-methanesulfonate and azidothymidine shows promise as a treatment for gram-negative uropathogens.
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