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Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers of Neuronal Injury in Mild AD
Cerebrospinal fluid visinin-like protein 1 is a useful marker, along with CSF tau and phospho-tau measurements, to predict brain atrophy and neurodegeneration in patients who carry a clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Serum and CSF Biomarkers of Brain Injury After Sports-related Concussion
ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: So far none of the currently measured biomarkers has sufficient sensitivity or specificity to be clinically useful.
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APIC 2015: Daily bathing of pediatric patients with antiseptic reduces BSIs
Daily bathing of pediatric patients with disposable cloths containing 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) reduced central line-associated bloodstream infections by 59% and saved approximately $300,000 in one hospital over a six-month period, according to a study presented recently in Nashville at the annual APIC conference. -
APIC 2015: Pilot program in pediatric long-term care cuts topical antibiotic use, decreases orders
A pilot antibiotic stewardship program at a pediatric long-term care facility led to a 59% decrease in use of a topical antibiotic and an 83% decrease in orders for antibiotics without proper documentation during a six-month period, according to a study presented recently in Nashville at the annual APIC conference.
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APIC 2015: Data collection overkill forcing IPs back into silos, undermining patient safety
Collecting and reporting hospital infection data to federal health agencies takes more than five hours each day.
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CDC updated MERS guidelines call for a full-court press
The CDC has updated its guidance for MERS, but the essential concept remains in place: Throw everything but the kitchen sink at it.
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MERS may be spreading in Saudi Arabia from thousands of mild, asymptomatic cases
MERS may be spreading in Saudi Arabia from thousands of mild, asymptomatic cases.
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WHO keys to stopping the outbreak in Korea
WHO advice: race contacts, designate hospitals, fully inform the public
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MERS surge: Virus explodes in Korea, CDC ups U.S. guidelines
Though MERS was stopped cold last year in the U.S. when two unrelated cases were admitted to hospitals, infection preventionists should maintain a high level of vigilance given a global situation marked by the continuing emergence of the coronavirus.
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Hospital Infection Control & Prevention receives two SIPAwards
Hospital Infection Control & Prevention recently won first place for Best Analytical Reporting at the annual Specialized Information Publishers Association's awards in Washington, DC.