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Bacillus cereus Causing an Anthrax-Like Pneumonia
Bacillus cereus group organisms may cause a rapidly fatal pulmonary infection consistent with anthrax.
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Can Antibiotics Lead to Colon Cancer?
Swedish researchers saw an association between frequent antibiotic use and proximal colorectal cancer.
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IDWeek 2021: Skipping Along with Staphylococcus aureus
A single set of blood cultures may be inadequate to document clearance of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in some patients.
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IDWeek 2021: Gram-Negative Bacteremia: Are Follow-Up Blood Cultures Routinely Necessary?
A study of significantly immunocompromised patients with gram-negative bacteremia concluded that the routine use of follow-up blood cultures to document clearance is not warranted.
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IDWeek 2021: Baricitinib for COVID-19 Patients Receiving Invasive Mechanical Ventilation or ECMO
Baricitinib significantly reduced mortality in patients with COVID-19 receiving mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
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Prophylactic Probiotics Do Not Reduce the Risk for Developing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
A multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial revealed the use of prophylactic probiotics did not reduce the risk for developing ventilator-associated pneumonia or improve other outcomes for intensive care unit patients, compared to placebo.
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COVID-19 Vaccination and Myocarditis
Receipt of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is associated with a small but real risk of development of myocarditis, predominantly in young males. The vast majority of cases are mild, self-limited, and require no intervention.
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Management of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations
This article discusses emergent management of patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations, as well as the epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology of each condition
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Severe Brain Injuries Caused by Postnatal Negligence Results in $35 Million Verdict
One of the major takeaways from this case relates to the substantial adverse verdict imposed by the jury here: Nearly $35 million dollars, primarily allocated to the lifetime of anticipated medical expenses. Past and future expenses are a critical component that medical malpractice patients seek to recover. When the patient is an injured child, a lifetime of injuries can cascade into massive damages through projections and estimates of permanent or extensive medical care. -
Misdiagnosis of Infection Leads to Injuries and $500,000 Award
This case presents interesting lessons in both substance of medical malpractice cases and in procedures for resolving allegations of medical malpractice. On the substance, the primary issues in this case revolved around the delayed diagnosis: whether the delay fell below the applicable standard of care, and whether the delay directly caused the patient’s injuries. A patient alleging medical malpractice has the burden of demonstrating both of these elements, among others.