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Antibiotics for Intraabdominal Infections: Less Is More
A multi-center, randomized trial comparing patients with complicated intraabdominal infections found no difference in outcomes between those who received 4 days of antibiotic therapy vs. 8 days after adequate source control.
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Duration of Antibiotic Treatment for Vertebral Osteomyelitis
Three hundred fifty-nine patients with pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis were randomized to 6 weeks vs. 12 weeks of antibiotic treatment in an open-label controlled trial. Six weeks of antibiotics was found to be not inferior to 12 weeks of treatment.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
MONOGRAPH: A comprehensive review of common and life-threatening conditions associated with skin and soft tissue infections in pediatrics.
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When Do Ventilator Modes Matter?
Although pressure-controlled ventilation and volume-controlled ventilation approach mechanical breath delivery differently in terms of inspiratory flow and airway pressure characteristics, this comprehensive review found no significant differences in terms of their impact on breathing mechanics or gas exchange in patients with various forms of acute respiratory failure.
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Inferior Vena Cava Filters and Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism
Even in patients who seem most vulnerable to additional embolism, retrievable inferior vena cava filter placement plus anticoagulation did not improve outcomes vs. anticoagulation alone.
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Decreasing Cross-Transmission of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae
The implementation of a bundled infection control intervention was able to significantly decrease cross-transmission of a multi-drug-resistant pathogen and decrease healthcare-associated infections in an long-term acute care hospitals population.
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Is Fresh Blood Better?
The Age of Blood Evaluation trial supports the notion that the relative expiration date of red blood cells is not important.
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See No Lights, Hear No Alarms: Sleeping in the ICU
ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: Sleep quality in the ICU can improve. Here's how.
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Folate Supplements and Primary Stroke Prevention
The study has significant implications for stroke prevention across the globe by utilizing a safe and inexpensive folate supplementation or fortification strategy.
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Long-Term Weight Loss Rivals Medications and Ablation for AF Rhythm Control
Weight loss alone compares quite favorably with other strategies for AF rhythm control.