Infectious Diseases
Clinical
Repeated qSOFA measurements better predict in-hospital mortality from sepsis
Do repeated quick Sepsis-Related Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) measurements improve predictive validity for sepsis using in-hospital mortality...
News
Medicare may best Medicare Advantage at reducing readmissions
Editorialists provide reasons to exercise caution when interpreting the results.
News
Penicillin-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae most common cause of bacteremic CAP
Narrow-spectrum aminopenicillins should be used specifically to treat children hospitalized from suspected bacterial CAP.
Clinical
New single-dose influenza therapy effective among outpatients
Is baloxavir marboxil, a selective inhibitor of influenza cap-dependent endonuclease, a safe and effective treatment for acute uncomplicated...
Clinical
No Pip/Tazo for patients with ESBL blood stream infections
Can piperacillin/tazobactam be used as a “carbapenem sparing” alternative in patients with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) Escherichia...
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.
News
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.
News
Rapid assay distinguishes viral from bacterial infection
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – Aim is to cut inappropriate antimicrobial therapy in febrile children while awaiting culture...
News
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.