Periodontitis Linked to Increased CGRP Levels in Chronic Migraine
Researchers found data that showed higher levels of calcitonin gene-related peptide because of periodontitis is linked to migraines.
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Treatment-Decision Score for Children With HIV and Suspected Tuberculosis
A new treatment-decision score for the diagnosis of TB in children with HIV performed well, and when used in an algorithm may facilitate prompt treatment decision making for children at a high risk for mortality.
DAIR Linked With High Readmission/Deep Surgical Site Infection of Prosthetic Joints
Polymicrobial prosthetic joint infections managed with surgical debridement, antibiotics and implant retention (DAIR) had high readmission rates and deep surgical site infections.
IDSA Meningitis Imaging Recommendations Likely to Detect Major Head CT Findings
The use of guideline recommendations from the IDSA for neuroimaging in the management of community-acquired bacterial meningitis is most likely to lead to detection of major head CT scan findings that subsequently affect clinical management.
Prevention Bundle Significantly Reduced Rates of Non-Ventilator HAP
A prevention bundle composed of 7 interventions for patients at high-risk for non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) was effective in significantly reducing HAP rates.
Detection of Fecal C difficile Toxins of High Importance in Diagnosis
Detection of Clostridioides difficile toxins in fecal matter can lead to accurate diagnosis of C difficile infection.
Case Report: Diagnosis of Pediatric Osteomyelitis With Reduced Sensitivity of Inflammatory Markers
Researchers highlighted the clinical factors that reduce the sensitivity of inflammatory markers in the diagnosis of pediatric osteomyelitis.
Bilirubin: A Novel Indicator for Adverse Prognosis in Infective Endocarditis
Investigators sought to determine the relationship between conjugate bilirubin and adverse prognosis in patients with infective endocarditis.
16S rDNA PCR Improves Bacterial Pyomyositis Diagnosis
Using a broad-range PCR technique targeting 16S ribosomal DNA may improve diagnosis and treatment of bacterial pyomyositis.
Polymorphisms in IFNγ and IL-19 Genes Inhibit CD4 Recovery
Polymorphisms could represent markers of immunodiscordant response in patients with HIV starting combination antiretroviral therapy with low CD4 counts.
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