Latest Infections: Misc. news
Incidence of Enteric Infections Due to Pathogens Up or Stable
posted May 1st
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Risk for Blood Clots Increased With PICC Placement in Children
posted January 7th
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Central venous catheter placement with peripherally inserted central catheters in children is associated with increased risks for venous thromboembolism, central line-associated bloodstream infection, and central venous catheter malfunction, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in Blood.
Infectious Diseases Society of America, Oct. 2-6
posted October 9th
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The Infectious Diseases Society of America Annual Meeting (ID Week 2019) The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America was held from Oct. 2 to 6 in Washington, […]
Deep Infections Occur in 6 Percent of Knee Fracture Repairs
posted August 30th
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Deep surgical site infections occur in nearly 6 percent of periarticular knee fracture repairs, according to a review published online Aug. 23 in JAMA Network Open.
Relapse Rare After Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Resection
Disparities Identified in Home Health Care After Hip, Knee Replacement
Preoperative IV Iron Beneficial for Patients With Anemia Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Adenotonsillectomy Tied to Increase in Respiratory Tract Infections in Children
Few Staff Receive Formal Training on CLABSI Surveillance for Home Infusion
7.7 Million Deaths Associated With 33 Bacterial Pathogens in 2019
U.S. Deaths From Infective Endocarditis Increasing in the Young
Antiseptics Work Equally Well in Preventing Infection After Surgery for Open Fractures