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CDC updates recommendation for serologic Lyme disease detection
August 15, 2019
The CDC’s updated recommendation is based on the approval of a new test that uses a modified two-test methodology different from the two-test methodology first recommended in 1994.
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How to nearly eliminate CLABSIs in children’s hospitals
August 15, 2019
One hospital went 6 months without a central line–associated bloodstream infection after quality improvements.
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FDA approves drug combo to treat highly resistant TB
August 14, 2019
The combination of pretomanid tablets with bedaquiline and linezolid primarily was approved for a limited population infected with drug resistant TB.
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Study: Cardiac biomarkers predicted CV events in CAP
August 13, 2019
The results suggest a change in usual practice is needed to reduce cardiovascular community-acquired pneumonia complications, according to a study author.
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Novel score spots high-risk febrile children in ED
August 13, 2019
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – The age-adapted pediatric quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score had a 99.6% negative predictive value.
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Procalcitonin advocated to help rule out bacterial infections
August 13, 2019
SEATTLE – Use of procalcitonin may help decrease lumbar punctures and antibiotic exposure.
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Algorithm boosts MACE prediction in patients with chest pain
August 12, 2019
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin measurements combined with ECG and clinical assessment can help rule out MACE and unstable angina.
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Opinion
PTSD in the inpatient setting
August 12, 2019
Clinicians should know that hospitalization may exacerbate the symptoms of PTSD.
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In newborns, concentrated urine helps rule out UTI
August 8, 2019
SEATTLE – Dr. Raymond Parlar-Chun: “If urine is concentrated, you have [more confidence] that you don’t have a UTI if you’re negative.“
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Sepsis survivors’ persistent immunosuppression raises mortality risk
August 7, 2019
Individuals with persistent biomarkers of inflammation and immunosuppression had a higher risk of readmission and death because of cardiovascular disease.
