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New C. difficile guidelines recommend fecal microbiota transplants
February 15, 2018
About one-quarter of patients whose infection is treated with vancomycin will likely experience at least one additional episode of infection.
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Radiation exposure in MICU may exceed recommended limit
February 14, 2018
In a study of 4,155 patients admitted to a medical ICU, 1% accrued a cumulative effective dose of radiation of at least 100 mSv.
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Study: Half of doctors sued by age 55
February 12, 2018
Who wins when cases go to court?
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This is what a flu pandemic looks like
February 9, 2018
At first glance, activity level appears to equal the pandemic of 2009-2010.
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National Early Warning Score discriminates deterioration of inpatients with liver disease
February 8, 2018
Existing models estimate medium- and long-term prognosis in patients with liver disease, none are validated for short-term outcomes in inpatient settings.
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Reported penicillin allergies hike inpatient costs
February 8, 2018
Extra inpatient costs may top $4,000, though confirmatory testing doesn’t confirm most reported allergies.
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Psychiatric issues common among hepatitis C inpatients
February 6, 2018
Comorbidities like drug abuse and psychoses present much more often in those with hepatitis C.
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Drug combo indicated for bacterial pneumonia
February 4, 2018
Ceftazidime/avibactam is the first new option in years for treatment of HABP/VABP caused by Gram-negative bacteria.
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Hospitals filling as flu season worsens
February 2, 2018
CDC director: “Hospitalization rate is the highest we’ve seen” through the end of January.
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Controversy surrounds calf vein thrombosis treatment
January 30, 2018
CHICAGO – Anticoagulation, filter, or surveillance? Large retrospective study provides answers.