Drop in Deaths from S. aureus Bacteremia Linked to Evidence-Based Care
Use of three evidence-based practices appears to substantially increase survival of veterans with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB),…
Posts by Donna Petrozzello
Acute Chest Syndrome in Pediatric Sickle-Cell Disease: Antibiotic Guidelines Matter
Adhering to guidelines for antibiotic treatment of acute chest syndrome in children with sickle cell disease (SCD)…
Too Many CT Scans for Pediatric Nontraumatic Abdominal Pain
Emergency department (ED) computed tomography (CT) imaging rates for children with nontraumatic abdominal pain have changed little…
Increasing Number of Children Addicted to Opioids
Opioid addiction is not just a problem among adults in the United States. A new study shows…
Studies Conclude that PFO Closure Prevents Stroke
Four years after three major studies found insufficient evidence to conclude that patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure…
Machine Learning Methods May Help Predict Cardiovascular Events More Accurately
Machine learning techniques can be used to improve the accuracy of predicting cardiovascular events in asymptomatic populations…
Kids Often Have a Chronic Cough after Respiratory Illness
Children treated for respiratory illnesses in the emergency department (ED) often have a chronic cough that lingers…
Early Fecal Transplant Improves Survival after Severe C. Diff Infection
Patients with severe Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) who receive early fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) have improved survival,…
Blood Culture of Limited Value in Most Kids Hospitalized with Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Routine blood cultures may not be necessary for most children hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), researchers conclude…
Upper Respiratory Infection Tied to Adverse Events During Pediatric Sedation
Children with upper respiratory infections (URIs) are at greater risk of adverse events and airway interventions during…
