Tag: Infections: Misc.
Early Postop Infection Ups One-Year Infection, Mortality Risk
Patients with 30-day postoperative infection have an increased risk for long-term infection, mortality
Fecal Microbiota Transplant Cuts Bloodstream Infection in C. diff
FMT group had lower BSI risk, fewer days in hospital, better overall survival than antibiotic group
October 2019 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for October 2019. This roundup includes the...
Early Infectious Diseases Consult May Lower Sepsis Mortality
In-hospital mortality reduced among patients receiving severe sepsis, septic shock treatment bundle
Readmissions Up for Preexisting HAIs With Home Discharge
Risk for readmission for preexisting health care-associated infection lower with discharge to SNF
Postop Antibiotics Cut Infections After Facial Plastic Surgery
However, longer duration of antibiotics not tied to further decreases in infections
Risk for Life-Threatening Infections Greater With Stress-Related Disorders
Hazard ratios higher with younger age at diagnosis of stress-related disorders, psychiatric comorbidity
Patients With Diabetes Still Require More Hospitalizations for Infections
Excess risk has not improved over time and may be increasing for certain infections in young adults
Substance Use Disorder Ups Risk for Death After IE Valve Surgery
Midterm postoperative period (six months to five years) a particularly vulnerable period
Public Outcomes Reporting Tied to Drop in Valve Replacements
Fewer aortic valve surgeries performed for people with endocarditis, regardless of injection drug use
