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New tool predicts antimicrobial resistance in sepsis
July 19, 2017
Here’s how to predict antibiotic resistance in sepsis patients infected with gram-negative bacteria.
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High Value Care curriculum reduced echocardiogram ordering
July 18, 2017
A High Value Care curriculum in a residency training program led to a reduction in the ordering of repeat echocardiograms.
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What is the best approach for managing CIED infections?
July 17, 2017
Patients with CIED infections generally present in one of two ways: pocket infection (most common) or signs of systemic infection.
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Plasma biomarker distinguishes ARDS, acute heart failure
July 15, 2017
WASHINGTON – The biomarker identified acute respiratory distress syndrome patients who were sicker and more responsive to conservative fluid management.
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Hospital isolates C. difficile carriers and rates drop
July 11, 2017
NEW ORLEANS – Screen for and isolate asymptomatic carriers.
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Idarucizumab reversed dabigatran completely and rapidly in study
July 11, 2017
One drug reversed the anticoagulant effect of another completely and rapidly.
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Ceftaroline shortens duration of MRSA bacteremia
July 10, 2017
NEW ORLEANS – In vitro data translated well to in vivo findings in MRSA treatment.
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Amplatzer devices outperform oral anticoagulation in atrial fib
July 7, 2017
PARIS – Greater net clinical benefit documented in registry.
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Opioid prescribing drops nationally, remains high in some counties
July 7, 2017
The CDC calls for “more consistency among health care providers” when it comes to prescribing opioids.
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Septicemia admissions almost tripled from 2005 to 2014
July 6, 2017
Septicemia was the most common diagnosis for inpatient stays among those aged 75 years and older.
