Infectious Diseases
News
2018-2019 flu season starts in earnest
Highest level of influenza activity seen in two states for the week ending Dec. 15.
News
Guideline-concordant treatment still unlikely in nonchildren’s hospitals for pediatric CAP
This is concerning because the majority of children hospitalized with pneumonia are treated in nonchildren’s hospitals.
Clinical
Launching an HIV testing reminder
The more you make HIV testing normal, the more people are going to access it.
Practice Management
Designing a better EHR
The EHR can be a tool to combat inappropriate antibiotic use – if it’s well designed.
News
Non-TB mycobacteria infections rising in COPD patients
A study using VA patient data found a sharp uptick in non-TB mycobacteria infections from 2012 and a higher risk of death.
News
ICU-acquired pneumonia mortality risk may be underestimated
News
Acute flaccid myelitis has unique MRI features
Acute flaccid myelitis more commonly presents with asymmetric paralysis and spinal cord lesions largely restricted to gray matter.
Clinical
Beware bacteremia suspicious of colon cancer
Is bacteremia from certain microbes associated with colorectal cancer?
News
Consider omitting CSF testing in older, low-risk febrile infants
To confirm the safety of omitting CSF testing in low-risk febrile infants older than 28 days, a prospective study will be needed.
Clinical
Procalcitonin testing does not decrease antibiotic use for LRTIs
Does testing procalcitonin for lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) decrease total antibiotic days without a resultant increase in adverse...