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Absence of CSF Pleocytosis Prevalent in Encephalitis and Can Delay Empiric Treatment
August 2, 2013
Clinical question: Is there a difference in clinical factors and outcomes among patients with new-onset encephalitis based on whether their initial cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) studies demonstrate the...
Metronidazole-Related Encephalopathy and Neuropathy Associated with IV Administration, Liver Cirrhosis, and CKD
August 2, 2013
Clinical question: What is the prevalence of metronidazole-related neurologic adverse events and what are the risk factors associated with these events? Background: A 2021 study reported neurologic...

Clinical Risk Score Predicts Arterial Thrombosis in Survivors of Intracranial Hemorrhage
August 2, 2013
Clinical question: Among survivors of hemorrhagic stroke, who is at high long-term risk of arterial thrombosis? Background: Patients who survive intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) are at increased risk...
Piperacillin-tazobactam Doesn’t Increase Risk of AKI Compared to Cefepime
August 2, 2013
Dr. Rhodes Clinical question: Do piperacillin-tazobactam and cefepime have similar risks of acute kidney injury (AKI)? Background: Observational studies have shown an association between...

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