Conference Coverage
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ICU infections: Chlorhexidine wipes tame MRSA, CRE
SAN FRANCISCO – Decolonization tops precautions.
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Adjuvanted flu vaccine reduces hospitalizations in oldest old
SAN FRANCISCO – An adjuvanted trivalent flu vaccine cuts the risk of hospitalizations in nursing home residents by about 6%.
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Vancomycin loading boost yields better C. diff outcomes
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Discharge trends for septic shock survivors remain steady
SAN ANTONIO –
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Oral flu vaccine protects, evokes mucosal immunity
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How to vaccinate patients on biologics
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DAAs top PEG/RBV for reducing HCV cardiovascular risk
SAN FRANCISCO – Sustained virologic response also associated with lower risk.
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Omadacycline equivalent to linezolid for skin infections
SAN FRANCISCO – The mean reduction in lesion area at the end of treatment was 93.9% for omadacycline and 93.7% for linezolid.
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Experimental drugs deployed in Ebola response
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Half of outpatient antibiotics prescribed with no infectious disease code
SAN FRANCISCO – Clinicians prescribed 46% of antibiotics without an infection-related diagnosis code and 20% without an office visit.
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In utero efavirenz, dolutegravir exposure linked to childhood neurologic problems
SAN FRANCISCO – Still looking for the safest antiretroviral regimen during pregnancy.