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Bugs, Drugs, and You: HM13 Pre-Course Reviews Infectious Disease Essentials for the Hospitalist
May 17, 2013
Jam-packed, ID-focused pre-course is high-yield review of relevant ID topics encountered by practicing hospitalists
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Hospitalists Can’t Ignore Rise in Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) Infections
April 9, 2013
Insist on antimicrobial stewardship, contact precautions, hand hygiene, and better room cleanings, CDC expert says
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Robotic Vaporizers Reduce Hospital Bacterial Infections
April 1, 2013
New technology decreases spread of C. diff, MRSA, other superbugs, research shows
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Probiotics prevent C. diff-associated diarrhea in patients taking antibiotics
February 14, 2013
Does the use of probiotics prevent Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea in patients taking antibiotics?
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Hospital Food Not Immune to Toxigenic Bacteria
December 6, 2012
Clostridium difficile contamination identified in significant number of in-hospital patient meals, study finds
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Discordant Antibiotic Use in Pediatric UTIs Associated with Higher LOS
August 15, 2012
Study says better antibiotics, quicker discharge may better benefit patients
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FDA Clears First Test to ID Bacteria Associated with Bloodstream Infections
July 11, 2012
New test can detect bacteria, resistance genes within a few hours
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Guidelines for Pneumonia Call for Decreased Use of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics
July 3, 2012
The impact of a clinical practice guideline for hospitalized children with community-acquired pneumonia on antibiotic selection.
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Empiric Acyclovir Recommended for Potential Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infection
May 25, 2012
Delayed initiation of acyclovir increases mortality in neonatal HSV infection.
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10 Things Hospitalists Should Know about Infectious Diseases
March 31, 2012
10 tips that should help hospitalists treat their patients more effectively
