How Preventable Is Sepsis-Associated Death in Hospitalized Adults?
While sepsis was the most common immediate cause of death at 6 US academic and community hospitals, most patients had severe chronic comorbidities.
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Elevated BNP in HIV Associated With Adverse CV Events, Mortality
Increased levels of B-type natriuretic peptide are independently associated with cardiovascular events and mortality in people with HIV.
Early ID Follow-Up Reduces Readmission in Patients Receiving OPAT
In patients receiving OPAT, infectious disease follow-up within 2 weeks was associated with a lower risk for all-cause 30-day hospital readmission.
Preventing Non-AIDS-Related Comorbidities in Adults Aging With HIV
Interventions to reduce some traditional risk factors can improve the proportion of non-AIDS-related comorbidities.
Diagnosing Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Treated Pulmonary TB
Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis complicates treated pulmonary tuberculosis frequently.
High-Dose Ceftriaxone Well Tolerated for Central Nervous System Infections
High-dose ceftriaxone, as recommended by French guidelines, was well tolerated with limited toxicity in adults with CNS infections.
PrEP Use Varies Significantly Across VHA Facilities
Pre-exposure prophylaxis initiation rates in Veteran’s Health Administration facilities were positively associated with certain patient characteristics.
Rotavirus Vaccine Coverage Remains Lower Than DTaP Vaccine
In addition to sociodemographic factors, preterm birth and older age were associated with lower rotavirus vaccine coverage.
Weight Monitoring Key to Pediatric ART Dosing in Resource-Limited Countries
A large percentage of children living with HIV were prescribed incorrect doses of antiretroviral therapy in a Zimbabwe outpatient clinic.
Maraviroc Monotherapy May Be Less Effective Than Combination ART PrEP
Maraviroc monotherapy may be less effective than combination antiretroviral therapy PrEP regimens.
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