ObjectiveDrawing a growth curve of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MDR-PA) provides a foundation for susceptibility testing. By observing in vitro antibacterial activity and ultrastructure cthanges on MDR-PA of the effective components in the
Hongri Xu +14 more
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Imipenem resistance of Pseudomonas in pneumonia: a systematic literature review [PDF]
Background Pneumonia, and particularly nosocomial (NP) and ventilator-associated pneumonias (VAP), results in high morbidity and costs. NPs in particular are likely to be caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA), ~20% of which in observational studies are ...
Marya D Zilberberg +4 more
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Distributed lags time series analysis versus linear correlation analysis (Pearson's r) in identifying the relationship between antipseudomonal antibiotic consumption and the susceptibility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates in a single Intensive Care Unit of a tertiary hospital [PDF]
The relationship between antibiotic consumption and selection of resistant strains has been studied mainly by employing conventional statistical methods.
Bielen, Luka +7 more
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Several studies have demonstrated that piperacillin/tazobactam produces a false-positive result for the galactomannan antigen test. However, the most recent literature has demonstrated that this interaction is no longer a concern.
Kristin A. Otting +2 more
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Medical tourism is becoming increasingly popular. The most popularly sought operations are cosmetic procedures. With the increase in cosmetic tourism, it is unsurprising that there has also been a rise in skin and soft tissue infections caused by ...
Alison J. Beech +5 more
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Antimicrobials: a global alliance for optimizing their rational use in intra-abdominal infections (AGORA) [PDF]
Intra-abdominal infections (IAI) are an important cause of morbidity and are frequently associated with poor prognosis, particularly in high-risk patients.
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Effect of Oxygen and Water on the Stability of Imipenem and Cilastatin Sodium for Injection
The study aimed to investigate the factors affecting the stability of imipenem and cilastatin sodium for injection (IMI/CIL) to improve the quality and stability in IMI/CIL preparation.
Meng Zhang +7 more
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Lipid imaging for visualizing cilastatin amelioration of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity
Nephrotoxicity is a major limitation to cisplatin antitumor therapies. Cilastatin, an inhibitor of renal dehydropeptidase-I, was recently proposed as a promising nephroprotector against cisplatin toxicity, preventing apoptotic cell death.
Estefanía Moreno-Gordaliza +7 more
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Background: Tigecycline was recently found to cause coagulation disorders, especially hypofibrinogenemia, which may interfere with the administration of antimicrobial therapy.
Bing Leng +15 more
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Analysis of antimicrobials' consumption profile in a University Hospital of Western Paraná, Brazil [PDF]
The objective of this study was to analyze the variation in antimicrobials' consumption and the costs related to their use at a University Hospital between 1999 and 2004.
Burattini, Marcelo Nascimento +1 more
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