Infectious Diseases
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Three-drug combo proves effective against multidrug-resistant UTIs
SAN FRANCISCO – A drug combo including EDTA proved superior to meropenem in the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections.
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Septic shock: Innovative treatment options in the wings
BOSTON - Trials evaluating vitamin C for refractory septic shock have demonstrated a large mortality impact.
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Endoscopy-related infections found higher than expected, prophylaxis overused
ATLANTA – “The potential for this becoming a bit of a monster is enhanced by the widespread use of prophylactic...
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Daptomycin/fosfomycin: A new standard for MRSA bacteremia?
Better survival was seen for MRSA bacteremia at 7 days using the combo vs. monotherapy.
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FDA clears Abbott’s Influenza A & B 2, Strep A 2 assays
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FDA approves Xofluza for treatment of influenza
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How much more proof do you need?
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Stepdown to oral ciprofloxacin looks safe in gram-negative bloodstream infections
SAN FRANCISCO – A comparison of patients with gram-negative bloodstream infections showed low 90-day treatment...
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In C. difficile, metronidazole may not benefit ICU patients on vancomycin
SAN FRANCISCO – Try fecal transplant instead.
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Need blood STAT? Call for a drone
BOSTON – Autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles bring blood to remote hospitals in Africa, but a U.S.-based system will need to overcome significant...