Needle-Free Vaccines
One hundred sixty years after the invention of the needle and syringe, we’re still using them to...
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Infectious Disease
Guidelines for Managing Fever & Neutropenia in Cancer Patients
Neutropenia, a common condition among cancer patients that is caused by low levels of neutrophils,...
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SCCM 2014: Suspected Infection – Predicting Outcomes
deteriorate is a challenge faced by many emergency physicians. Comparing these patients who die or...
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Spreading Infection With Body Hair?
A reader asks: We had an independent nurse evaluate us for upcoming JCAHO [Joint Commission on...
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If You’re Going to Criticize, Get Your Facts Straight
I just found out about an article that appeared in Forbes online 7 months ago. It said that a...
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A Helpful Guide for CDI Prevention
According to the CDC, the mortality rate associated with Clostridium difficile infection (CDI)...
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Gender Differences in Total Hip Arthroplasty
Research has shown that total hip arthroplasty (THA) can significantly improve function and...
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IDWeek 2013: Vaccine Reduces Norovirus Symptoms
The Particulars: Norovirus is the cause of many severe gastrointestinal infections in the United...
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IDWeek 2013: Trends in Bacterial Meningitis
The Particulars: Studies have indicated that meningitis vaccinations can help reduce the number of...
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IDWeek 2013: Avoid Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics for CAP
The Particulars: Patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) often receive...
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IDWeek 2013: Fecal Transplantation in a Pill?
The Particulars: Studies have suggested that fecal transplantation is effective in about 90% of...
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IDWeek 2013: Antibiotics Overprescribed for Sore Throat & Bronchitis
The Particulars: Previous research indicates that only about 10% of sore throats and virtually 0%...
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IDWeek 2013
New research is being presented at IDWeek 2013—the joint annual meeting of the Infectious Disease...
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Progress Elusive for New Antibiotics
There has been a desperate need for new antibiotics to treat infections caused by...
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Reducing Readmissions in Community-Acquired Pneumonia
In the United States, community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the leading cause of morbidity and...
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ICAAC 2013: A Closer Look at UTIs
The Particulars: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most prevalent hospital admission...
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ICAAC 2013: Achieving Antiretroviral Therapy Compliance
The Particulars: Compliance with antiretroviral therapy (ART) is critical to optimizing outcomes...
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ICAAC 2013: HZ Vaccination Rates Remain Low in the Elderly
The Particulars: A 2008 study found that the rate of herpes zoster (HZ) vaccination among patients...
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ICAAC 2013: Assessing Early Treatment Response in Cellulitis
The Particulars: Early treatment response has emerged as a reliable predictor of outcomes...
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