Infectious Diseases Archives - Page 70 of 104

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By the numbers: Readmissions for skin conditions
May 24, 2019
The 5-year analysis shows rates are highest for vascular hamartomas, dermatomyositis, and mycosis fungoides.
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HM19: Pediatric sepsis
May 21, 2019
Sepsis champions can help overcome barriers and continue performance bundles.
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Weekly ciprofloxacin as effective as daily norfloxacin in prevention of SBP
May 17, 2019
Does ciprofloxacin administered once weekly prevent spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) as effectively as daily norfloxacin?
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New recommendations on TB screening for health care workers
May 16, 2019
Revised guidelines on TB screening in health care personnel remove the recommendation for regular screening in the absence of known exposure.
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Survey: Physicians predict increase in measles deaths
May 15, 2019
Summer travel will lead to increased outbreaks, and misinformation about vaccination will probably get worse.
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Measles complications in the U.S. unchanged in posteradication era
May 15, 2019
CHICAGO –Approximately 25% of measles cases result in hospitalization, and the mortality risk is meaningful.
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N.Y. hospitals report near-universal CMV screening when newborns fail hearing tests
May 11, 2019
BALTIMORE – Screening by saliva swab, with urine PCR confirmation.
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HM19: Pediatric clinical conundrums
May 9, 2019
The rare and the unusual often present opportunities for clinical learning.
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Reducing sepsis mortality
April 30, 2019
A new tool will help identify root causes and ways to address them.
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Most measles cases in 25 years prompts government pleas to vaccinate
April 29, 2019
CDC update coincides with National Infant Immunization Week campaign to reinforce message that vaccines are safe and effective.