Researchers conducted a study to determine whether the lactate dehydrogenase to albumin ratio is an independent prognostic factor predictive of in-hospital mortality in patients with lower respiratory tract infection.
Researchers conducted a study to compare outcomes among patients who underwent placement of either a midline or peripherally inserted central catheter due to either difficult vascular access or to receive antibiotic therapy.
Researchers conducted a study to assess the safety and efficacy of aminoglycosides or polymyxin monotherapy for the treatment of adults with complicated urinary tract infections caused by extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Investigators conducted a study to assess the incidence and risk factors associated with infective endocarditis in patients with and without active cancer.
Increase in sepsis-related death rates with age, with rate about five times higher for adults aged 85 years or older versus 65 to 74 years.
Can peripheral oxygen saturation levels be used instead of arterial blood gas analysis to calculate SOFA scores in patients with suspected sepsis?
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.
Researchers conducted a study to assess the outcomes and antimicrobial resistant profiles of patients who received first-line therapy with ampicillin plus gentamicin for the treatment of neonatal sepsis.
Investigators sought to identify factors associated with septic shock development and 30-day mortality in patients admitted to an intensive care unit for treatment of candidemia.
Investigators conducted a study to determine whether empiric antibiotic therapy with adjunctive gentamicin improves outcomes in patients with septic shock admitted to the intensive care unit.
