Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia in patients undergoing liver transplantation: An emerging problem [PDF]
In our institution, Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia appeared to occur with increasing frequency in patients undergoing liver transplantation. We thus conducted a prospective study to define risk factors and outcome in these patients.
Korvick, JA +3 more
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Abstract The primary objective is to critically analyze approaches to local therapy for periodontal disease, particularly in light of its well‐established systemic implications. We specifically address common misconceptions and overestimations regarding the potential of local treatments in contrast to their actual clinical effectiveness.
Andrea Mombelli, Alkisti Zekeridou
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Western Baptist Hospital: Problem-Solving With Pneumonia Care Performance Improvement Teams [PDF]
Describes successful strategies for strengthening pneumonia care, including multidisciplinary performance improvement teams, process improvements built into staff routines, peer collaboratives, standard order sets, and feedback through concurrent ...
Aimee Lashbrook
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Development of acute kidney injury with concomitant use of Vancomycin and Piperacillin-Tasobactam : A review of recent literature [PDF]
This article explores the potential association between co-administration of vancomycin and piperacillin-tazobactam with the development of acute kidney injury (AKI) when compared with vancomycin and other beta lactam antibiotics or vancomycin ...
Gruss, Jason +3 more
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Effectiveness of nonsurgical therapy of peri‐implant mucositis: A systematic review
Abstract Objectives This systematic review intends to respond to the question: “How do clinical parameters change in implants affected by peri‐implant mucositis following different non‐surgical treatment approaches or no treatment in patients monitored for a minimum of six months?” Materials and Methods A search for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) or
Giulia Brunello +4 more
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In Vitro Activities of Antibiotic Combinations Against Clinical Isolates of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Combination therapy has been recommended to treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections worldwide. The purpose of the present study was to determine the in vitro activities of piperacillin, cefepime, aztreonam, amikacin, and ciprofloxacin alone and in ...
Yen-Hsu Chen +3 more
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MUTAGENICITY TESTS OF TAZOBACTAM/PIPERACILLIN, TAZOBACTAM AND PIPERACILLIN
As a part of safety tests of tazobactam/piperacillin (TAZ/PIPC), the reverse mutation tests using bacteria, the chromosomal aberration tests using cultured cells and the micronucleus tests using male mice were conducted in order to evaluate the in vitro and in vivo mutagenicity of TAZ, PIPC, TAZ/PIPC. 1.
A, Ohuchida +5 more
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Walla Walla General Hospital: Setting Staff Up for Success in Pneumonia Care [PDF]
Outlines education and reinforcement strategies, including building a quality culture and implementing a hospitalist program, standardized order sets, and staff supports, that enable high performance on pneumonia care core measures.
Aimee Lashbrook
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Outcomes and predictors of early infection after heart transplantation [PDF]
Background: Limited data exist on the incidence and outcome of early infection after orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT). The purpose of this study was to describe characteristics and outcomes of OHT recipients with an early infection and to identify ...
Balsara, Keki +6 more
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There was no increased rate of surgical site infection or bacteremia in liver transplant recipients following a decrease in perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis duration, with a change from 2.4% to 2.8% in patients hospitalized prior to transplant and 7.5% to 2.9% in other patients.
Hutton Brandon +4 more
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