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Clinical Characteristics and Outcome of Bloodstream Infectio...
Infect Dis Ther.
HIV-infected patients with cancer developing febrile neutropenia and BSI have different epidemiological and...
12 Apr 2021

The Associations of Serum S100A9 with the Severity and Progn...
BMC Infect. Dis.
Serum S100A9 is positively correlated with the severity of CAP. On admission, serum higher S100A9 elevates the risk...
08 Apr 2021

Independent Predictors for 90-day Readmission of Emergency D...
BMC Infect. Dis.
More than one third of patients admitted with sepsis, and discharged alive, were readmitted within 90 days. A...
05 Apr 2021

Platelet Indices and Their Kinetics Predict Mortality in Pat...
Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus.
A rise in MPV and a fall in PLT was associated with mortality in this study. MPV and PDW values at admission are...
25 Mar 2021
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Favipiravir: Frequently Asked Questions
Favipiravir is a novel antiviral approved in 2014 by Japan for the treatment of novel or re-emerging pandemic influenza virus infections. In the...
Ciplenza (Favipiravir) Monograph
Favipiravir is a novel antiviral approved in 2014 by Japan for the treatment of novel or re-emerging pandemic influenza virus infections. In the...
Cytorx (Flucytosine) Monograph
This monograph describes the role of Flucytosine tablets in the management of invasive cryptococcal infections and some Candida spp. infections.
Clarithromycin: An Emerging Treatment Recourse in Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Parenteral macrolide therapy is needed for patients with moderate to severe CAP/AECB. This booklet gives an overview of the efficacy and safety of...
Key Trials
Effects of Probiotic, Antibiotic or Combination on Intestinal Microbiota in Healthy Humans
The present randomized controlled trial conducted in healthy volunteers examined the effects of the probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 (SB...
Clinical Outcomes of Amoxicillin–Clavulanate for 5 Days Verses 10 Days in Children with Acute Otitis Media
This noninferiority trial evaluated whether antimicrobial treatment with amoxicillin–clavulanate for 5 days rather than using the standard 10-day...
Treatment Response to Azithromycin Verses Ciprofloxacin in Uncomplicated Salmonella Typhi Infection
The present study evaluated treatment responses to ciprofloxacin and azithromycin following challenge with a fully sensitive strain of S. Typhi in...
Efficacy of Early Azithromycin Administration in Prevention of Severe LRTI in Children
The present study evaluated early administration of azithromycin, started prior to the onset of severe lower respiratory tract illness (LRTI)...
Patient Education
Hand Hygiene: All you Need to know about Hand Sanitizers!
Hand hygiene is a great way to prevent infections. Cleaning hands at key times with soap and water or hand sanitizer is one of the most important ste...
When to Wash Your Hands?
Maintaining hand hygiene is one of the best ways to protect oneself and the family from getting sick. Here are some tips your patients can follow on...