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AI Model for Early Prediction of Sepsis Improves Outcomes

Benefits include significant reduction in mortality and significant increase in sepsis bundle compliance

Novel Criteria Validated for Pediatric Sepsis, Septic Shock

Two studies describe development and validation of Phoenix criteria for identifying sepsis, septic shock in children

Oral Switch Noninferior for Low-Risk S. Aureus Bloodstream Infection

Early oral antimicrobial therapy noninferior to intravenous standard therapy for low-risk bloodstream infection

Early Ibuprofen Not Beneficial for Preemies With Patent Ductus Arteriosus

No difference seen in risk for death or moderate or severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia for those receiving ibuprofen versus placebo

Higher Income Tied to Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Therapies

Findings seen among patients with intracerebral hemorrhage

Amid Continuing Shortage, Red Cross Repeats Call for Blood Donors

The United States has the lowest number of people giving blood observed over the past 20 years

Affordable Care Act Sees Record Number of Americans Signing Up

Latest enrollment figures mean a quarter more Americans have signed up for coverage this year compared with last year

Human Milk-Based Fortification No Aid for Extremely Preterm Infants

No difference seen in composite of necrotizing enterocolitis, sepsis, or death compared with bovine milk-based fortifier

Diagnostic Errors Common in Hospitalized Adults Who Die, Move to ICU

23.0 percent experienced a diagnostic error; errors contributed to temporary harm, permanent harm, or death in 17.8 percent

Suicide Risk Increased for Some U.S. Health Care Workers

Increased risk for suicide seen among registered nurses, health technicians, health care support workers versus non-health care workers