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.
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TB Treatment Monitoring: Molecular Bacterial Load Assay vs Standard Testing
Compared with standard of care tests and most clinical signs, the molecular bacterial load assay demonstrated higher sensitivity and more rapid turnaround times for monitoring tuberculosis treatment.
Decreasing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Level I Trauma Patients
Performing therapeutic bronchoscopy at the time of intensive care unit admission may decrease ventilator-associated pneumonia incidence in patients with level I trauma.
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Outcomes Similar With Pneumonia or Acute Exacerbation
Based on the 2016 International Working Group (IWG) diagnostic criteria for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), outcomes are relatively similar between patients with IPF with pneumonia and patients with an acute IPF exacerbation.
Macrolides May Be Better Than ICS in Older Patients With Bronchiectasis
Macrolide monotherapy may be a better choice than inhaled corticosteroids to prevent acute and hospitalized respiratory infections in older patients with bronchiectasis and without COPD or asthma.
Efficacy Evaluation for Initial Maintenance Therapy in Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Oral voriconazole may be more effective than oral itraconazole for initial maintenance therapy in patients with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis, according to a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.1 Currently, there are 4 oral anti-Aspergillus agents available (itraconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole, and isavuconazole) and while various studies have evaluated treatments for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis with itraconazole and…
Prospective Surveillance of Enterovirus D68 Improves Epidemiologic Knowledge
Prospective surveillance of enterovirus D68 is contributing to a better understanding of its epidemiology and should be continued.
Significant Risk for Severe TB and CVD in Patients With Comorbid TB/Diabetes
The majority of cases of diabetes in patients with tuberculosis are diagnosed, but are poorly controlled in 4 TB-endemic countries.
Internet-Based Communication Training May Reduce Antibiotic Prescribing in RTIs
An internet-based training program designed to enhance communication skills in C-reactive protein point of care testing may be helpful in reducing long-term antibiotic prescribing in respiratory tract infections.
Telemedicine Leads to More Antibiotic Prescriptions for Pediatric Respiratory Infection
Antibiotic prescribing is higher and guideline-concordant antibiotic management is lower with DTC telemedicine visits in pediatric ARI.
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