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A recent study examined mortality outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients treated with remdesivir and dexamethasone vs dexamethasone alone, using data from the Omicron period.
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Mashup Score: 8CACTUS Study Compares Ceftolozane-Tazobactam vs. Ceftazidime-Avibactam for MDR Pseudomonas - 5 hour(s) ago
Jason M Pogue, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP discusses the findings, pharmacokinetics, why ceftolozane-tazobactam may be the preferred choice for resistant infections, and more.
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The CACTUS Study compares ceftolozane-tazobactam and ceftazidime-avibactam for treating MDR Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Part 1 of our interview with Dr. @jpogue1 discusses why CT may be the preferred choice for resistant infections. Stay tuned for more: https://t.co/OXUALPhzkA
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Mashup Score: 1PCR Testing Linked to Better Outcomes in Complicated UTI than Culture/Sensitivity-Guided Treatment - 1 day(s) ago
Randomized controlled trial rates PCR-based molecular testing over traditional culture-sensitivity in guiding treatment of complicated urinary tract infections.
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Randomized controlled trial rates PCR-based molecular testing over traditional culture-sensitivity in guiding treatment of complicated urinary tract infections. https://t.co/IQxQdhFlLo
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Mashup Score: 1Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of December 14-20 - 2 day(s) ago
This week, recent studies show progress in healthcare, including an mRNA vaccine for C difficile, the rise of antimicrobial resistance, peer-assisted telemedicine for hepatitis C in rural areas, and more.
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This week, recent studies show progress in healthcare, including an mRNA vaccine for C difficile, the rise of antimicrobial resistance, peer-assisted telemedicine for hepatitis C in rural areas, and more. https://t.co/dmblasrPvn https://t.co/q0CujzWHN3
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During its 2 phase 3 clinical trials, the twice-yearly prophylaxis injection was found to be highly efficacious in preventing the virus.
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During its 2 phase 3 clinical trials, the twice-yearly prophylaxis injection was found to be highly efficacious in preventing the virus. https://t.co/oPqHfyA5Z5
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Mashup Score: 0The Slow-Moving Antimicrobial Resistance Train is Picking-up Morbidity and Mortality Steam - 3 day(s) ago
Resistance is expected to worsen significantly, but can a combination of both ground-level clinician stewardship actions as well as systemic reforms such as the Pasteur Act at least slow down the train?
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Resistance is expected to worsen significantly, but can a combination of both ground-level clinician stewardship actions as well as systemic reforms such as the Pasteur Act at least slow down the train? https://t.co/EaYdAgaXnb
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a case in Louisiana where the patient is hospitalized due to the virus, and had a history of exposure to backyard poultry.
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#CDC has reported a case in Louisiana where the patient is hospitalized due to the virus, and had a history of exposure to backyard poultry. #AvianFlu https://t.co/vgSUvX2IX8
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In this week’s episode, the panel weighs in on treatments not specifically indicated for COVID-19 treatment, including metformin, and concerns around using medications in this way.
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In this week's episode, the panel weighs in on treatments not specifically indicated for COVID-19 treatment, including metformin, and concerns around using medications in this way. https://t.co/0aJzPGhZYh
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Study shows this could reduce hepatitis C and injection-related infections, with each dollar invested saving $2 in treatment costs.
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Every dollar invested in Canada’s Prison Needle Exchange Program saves $2 in treatment costs by reducing #hepatitisC and injection-related infections. Expanding the program could prevent hundreds of infections and improve #publichealth. Read more: https://t.co/HpyPPHgxTz https://t.co/BlZ1jYzNAY
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Mashup Score: 0Overview on Acute Bacterial Skin/Skin Structure Infections (ABSSSI) and The Associated Costs of Treatment - 5 day(s) ago
Shifting to Outpatient Care for Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections Philip A. Giordano, MD, FACEP Program Director, PGY2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency Philip A. Giordano, MD, FACEP Program Director, PGY2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency Review current strategies for shifting ABSSSI care to the outpatient environment.
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Watch the on-demand presentation: Shifting to Outpatient Care for Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections to gain insight on the health care and economic burden of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infection (ABSSSI). https://t.co/R6ul3evIIR https://t.co/slyAHHclJD
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A recent study examined mortality outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients treated with remdesivir and dexamethasone vs dexamethasone alone, using data from the Omicron period. https://t.co/9lOhmx1AQW