Tag: Infections: Misc.
Catheter Safeguards at Hospitals Cut Bloodstream Infection Rates
Study finds hospitals that adopt new procedures reap sizable improvements, savings
SOFA Score Predicts In-Hospital Mortality for Adults in ICU
Increase in SOFA score of 2 or more points offers greater discrimination than qSOFA, SIRS criteria
Quick SOFA Score Predicts In-Hospital Mortality Risk
Greater prognostic accuracy than SIRS, severe sepsis for patients with suspected infection
Carbapenem-Resistant Bacteria More Problematic Than Thought
Study of four U.S. hospitals found wide variety of species resistant to antibiotics of last resort
Risk of Post-Op Infections Up in Overweight, Obese Children
Surgical site infections more common for overweight or obese patients
Fecal Transplant No Better Than Oral Antibiotic for C. difficile
In direct comparison, researchers found no real difference between transplant, antibiotic treatment
Acid Suppression Rx Linked to Risk of C. difficile, Campylobacter
Study suggests long-term use might open door to C. difficile and Campylobacter bacteria
December 2016 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for December 2016. This roundup includes the...
Recurrence Is Low One Year After Eradication of H. pylori Infection
Peptic ulcer, contact history, and hospitalization are risk factors for recurrence
Screening Cuts Transfusion-Transmitted Babesiosis Risk
Blood-donation screening for antibodies and DNA linked to decrease in risk of babesiosis transmission
