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Nontoxigenic C. diff Spores May Decrease Rates of Recurrent CDI
July 29, 2015
Clinical question: Is treatment with nontoxigenic C. diff strain M-3 (NTCD-M3) safe and effective in preventing recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI)? Background: C. diff is the most commonly identified healthcare pathogen, and CDI has a 25%-30% recurrence rate. Not all C.
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Retrievable IVC Plus Anticoagulation Does Not Reduce Risk of Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism
July 29, 2015
Clinical question: Does a retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filter in addition to anticoagulation in patients with an acute pulmonary embolism (PE) decrease the risk of recurrent PE? Background: Inferior vena cava placement has increased dramatically over the last three decades.
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PHM15: Evidence-Based Diagnostic Evaluation of Infants Presenting with an Apparent Life Threatening Event
July 29, 2015
Summary: Presenters of the PHM15 session "Evidence Based Diagnostic Evaluation of Infants Presenting with an Apparent Life Threatening Event" discussed four main diagnostic categories for ALTEs: cardiac, infectious, non-accidental trauma/neurologic, and gastrointestinal.
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Fecal Microbiotia Transplantation in Treatment of Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infection
July 14, 2015
Clinical question: Does fecal microbiotia transplantation (FMT) effectively treat patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI)? Background: Patients with initial CDI have increased rates of recurrence (15%–30%), with variable success noted in treatment of recurrent disease.
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ProMISe Trial Adds Skepticism to Early Goal-Directed Therapy for Sepsis
July 6, 2015
Clinical question: Does EGDT for sepsis reduce mortality at 90 days compared with standard therapy? Background: EGDT is recommended in international guidelines for the resuscitation of patients presenting with early septic shock; however, adoption has been limited, and uncertainty about its effec
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Effectiveness of Multicomponent Nonpharmacological Delirium Interventions
July 6, 2015
Research Review: Nonpharmacological Delirium Interventions
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Childhood Bacteremia and Antibiotics Usage in the Emergency Department
July 6, 2015
How vaccination against pneumococcus has changed microbiology of pediatric bacteremia
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Patient Complexities Associated With Antibiotic Ordering
July 6, 2015
Research Review: Patient Complexities and Antibiotic Ordering
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Predictors of Community-Acquired Pneumonia as Medical Emergency
July 6, 2015
Research Review: Community-Acquired Pneumonia as Medical Emergency
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Effectiveness of Multicomponent Nonpharmacological Delirium Interventions
July 6, 2015
Research Review: Nonpharmacological Delirium Interventions
