Dole Recalls Bagged Salads Over Possible Listeria Contamination
No illnesses have yet been reported in connection with the recalled salad.
Bacterial Infections
Vancomycin vs β-Lactam Agents on Survival Outcomes in Patients With Bloodstream Infections
Researchers conducted a study that compared mortality outcomes between first-line antibiotic therapy with a -lactam agent vs vancomycin among patients hospitalized with a bloodstream infection.
RBX2660 Reduces Recurrent C difficile Infections in Patients With Comorbid Conditions
Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of the investigational, microbiota-based, live biotherapeutic RBX2660 for treatment of recurrent C difficile infection.
Pathogenic Effects of Probiotics in Children With Acute Gastroenteritis
Researchers conducted a study that compared the effects of probiotics vs placebo for the treatment of children with diarrhea secondary to acute gastroenteritis.
Optimal Management of Nocardiosis Following Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Researchers conducted a study to assess the presentation, management, and outcomes of patients who developed nocardiosis following hematopoietic cell transplantation.
Do Adhesive Surgical Drapes Decrease the Risk for Postoperative Wound Contamination?
Researchers conducted a study that assessed the effects of adhesive drape use and intraoperative drape peeling on the risk for postoperative would contamination.
High-Touch Surfaces Covered With a Silver-Impregnated Foil May Decrease Risk for Hospital-Acquired Infection
Researchers conducted a study to assess whether covering high-touch surfaces with a foil containing an integrated silver-based agent decreases the risk for hospital-acquired infections.
Costumes Contact Lenses: All Trick, No Treat
Corneal specialists Thomas Steinemann, MD, of MetroHealth Medical Center and Ann P. Murchison, MD, MPH, of the Wills Eye Hospital, share tales of Halloween costume contact lens horrors bound to keep ophthalmologists up at night.
FMT: Can It Improve Immunotherapy Outcomes?
Further research is warranted to understand the potential ways fecal microbiota transplantations may improve patients’ responses to immunotherapy.
Effect of Routine Use of Lubricants on Vaginal Cytokine and Microbiota Profiles
Researchers conducted a study that compared vaginal cytokine and microbiota profiles before and after condomless vaginal intercourse between women who use vaginal lubricants vs those who do not.
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