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Enterovirus D68 – An emerging threat to child health
Dr. Stephen I. Pelton discusses the emerging threat of enterovirus D68.
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Antibiotic resistance remains a challenge for hospitals
Combating antibiotic resistance is a top public health priority in the United States and around the world, and having data to direct action is a...
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Idle intravenous catheters are associated with preventable complications
Intravenous catheters are common and necessary for inpatient care, but peripheral – and especially central venous – catheters are associated with...
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The art of persuasion
Although generally more information is a good thing, too much false information can result in limiting health care.
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Make HIV testing of adolescents routine
Dr. Kristina K. Bryant encourages you to make HIV testing of adolescents routine.
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Striking the balance: Who should be screened for CP-CRE acquisition?
Identifying which patients are at high risk of acquiring carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) is important to prevent further...
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The choice in November could not be more important
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HPV vaccine and adolescents: What we say really does matter
Dr. Bonnie M. Word discusses facts and figures regarding the HPV vaccine.
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Hospital managers identify barriers to antimicrobial stewardship
A survey of hospital leaders suggests that short-term clinical issues and a lack of confidence in antibiotic audit processes have hampered their...
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Update on the third international consensus definitions for sepsis and septic shock
The new international consensus definition of sepsis/septic shock seeks to distinguish life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated...