Infectious Diseases
HM19
HM19: Sepsis care update
Best practices and guidelines for the care of patients with sepsis and septic shock continue to evolve.
Clinical
Adjuvant corticosteroids in hospitalized patients with CAP
The benefit of adjuvant corticosteroids is most clear in hospitalized patients with severe CAP.
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FDA warns about fecal microbiota for transplantation
The American Gastroenterological Association is working with physicians and patients to track FMT usage, patient outcomes, and adverse events.
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Rapid assay distinguishes viral from bacterial infection
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – Aim is to cut inappropriate antimicrobial therapy in febrile children while awaiting culture...
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FDA invites sample submission for FDA-ARGOS database
The project hopes to make diagnosing pathogens – including biothreats like Ebola and Zika – both easier and faster.
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Reducing pediatric RSV burden is top priority
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – “RSV is by far the hottest virus in the world,” said Dr. Terho Heikkinen.
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Fewer antibiotics prescribed with PCR than conventional stool testing
SAN DIEGO – Endoscopy, abdominal imaging also less common with polymerase chain reaction–based testing.
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Tick-borne disease has become a national issue
Practice Management
A warning song to keep our children safe
Our society needs a deep knowledge of history to remind us of the world before vaccines.
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By the numbers: Readmissions for skin conditions
The 5-year analysis shows rates are highest for vascular hamartomas, dermatomyositis, and mycosis fungoides.