News
Beware bacteremia suspicious of colon cancer
November 20, 2018
Is bacteremia from certain microbes associated with colorectal cancer?
News
Consider omitting CSF testing in older, low-risk febrile infants
November 17, 2018
To confirm the safety of omitting CSF testing in low-risk febrile infants older than 28 days, a prospective study will be needed.
News
Procalcitonin testing does not decrease antibiotic use for LRTIs
November 16, 2018
Does testing procalcitonin for lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) decrease total antibiotic days without a resultant increase in adverse events?
News
New pediatric therapies show promise for influenza, multidrug-resistant pathogens
November 14, 2018
ORLANDO – Baloxavir, a recently approved fast-acting single-dose medication for influenza, is currently under study in children.
News
Children are vulnerable to diseases emerging because of climate change
November 13, 2018
ORLANDO – Children are more vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change because of the increased exposure they have to the environment.
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How to slash colorectal surgery infection rates
November 12, 2018
BOSTON – Change perioperative routines.
News
How do you evaluate and treat a patient with C. difficile–associated disease?
November 1, 2018
The recent IDSA/SHEA guidelines have revised the treatment paradigm for C. difficile–associated disease.
Opinion
Is respiratory compromise the new “sepsis”?
October 30, 2018
Greater awareness about respiratory compromise will lead to earlier diagnosis and interventions.
News
Three-drug combo proves effective against multidrug-resistant UTIs
October 29, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO – A drug combo including EDTA proved superior to meropenem in the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections.
News
Septic shock: Innovative treatment options in the wings
October 28, 2018
BOSTON - Trials evaluating vitamin C for refractory septic shock have demonstrated a large mortality impact.