Tag: Infections: Misc.
2011 Norepinephrine Shortage Upped Mortality in Septic Shock
Patients with septic shock in hospitals affected by drug shortage had increased rate of in-hospital death
Post-PCV13 Drop in Streptococcus pneumoniae Bacteremia
As pneumococcal rates dropped, rates of E. coli, Salmonella spp, Staphylococcus aureus increased
Hospital Floors May Be Breeding Ground for Superbugs
Area often overlooked when it comes to infection control, researchers say
February 2017 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for February 2017. This roundup includes the...
Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Found in Hospital Sinks
Drug-resistant bacteria can colonize in drains, spread to sinks, and eventually reach patients
Rates of Resistant Infections Up in U.S. Children
Research highlights increasing community vulnerability
Oral Ciprofloxacin Effective for Treatment of Human Plague
Successful treatment in 5 cases of culture-confirmed human plague, including 1 case of pneumonic plague
Nursing Homes Rarely Use Isolation for Drug-Resistant Bugs
Locomotion and eating support are characteristics positively associated with isolation use
Evaluation of Sepsis Varies Across Newborn Nurseries
Obstetric diagnosis of chorioamnionitis is most commonly used factor to identify risk for EOS
Infection Risk Lower for Etanercept Vs Monoclonal Ab Rx
Findings from meta-analysis of patients with rheumatoid arthritis
