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Infection Prevention and Cardiac Implants: Sometimes, More Is Less
The authors found that many common “interventions are ineffective, and that the simplest strategies (those designed to limit bleeding risk and avoid implantations in patients with active infections) have the strongest potential to improve CIED infection outcomes.” -
Researchers Show Understaffing Translates to Infections
Understaffing of registered nurses for two consecutive work shifts showed a statistically significant increase in healthcare-associated infections, researchers report in a new study. -
Waterborne Bugs: Common Routes of Transmission
The CDC reported on its consultations related to "potential or confirmed transmission of water-related organisms in healthcare." -
IPs Key to Preventing Waterborne Infections
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expands its focus on waterborne pathogens, infection preventionists are viewed as having a critical role in their facilities’ water management plans. -
FDA: 5% of Duodenoscopes Still Contaminated After Reprocessing
In reporting continuing problems disinfecting complex duodenoscopes, FDA officials recently sought input from an infection control advisory panel at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They received it in no uncertain terms. -
Why Is the QRS Wide?
The ECG in the figure belongs to an older woman who called EMS because of new-onset chest pain. How might one interpret the tracing? Why is the QRS complex wide?
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Erdafitinib Tablets (Balversa)
Erdafitinib is the first FDA-approved targeted therapy for metastatic bladder cancer.
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The Promise and Perils of the Apple Heart Study
A large study with virtual enrollment of Apple Watch users helped illustrate the positive predictive value of wearable, pulse-based atrial fibrillation detection technology, as well as the ability to enroll and follow huge numbers of research subjects in a short period.
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How Safe Are New Medications for Type 2 Diabetes?
In recent years, new medications have been approved for the management of type 2 diabetes, generally after metformin is given. The FDA has reported 55 cases of Fournier’s gangrene in patients using SGLT2 inhibitors. These medications may not be worth the risk when lifestyle alternatives are available.
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Late Sunsets, Sleep Deprivation, and Adverse Outcomes
All living organisms have 24-hour circadian rhythms. A growing body of evidence shows that chronic disruption of this important rhythm may result in poor health outcomes. These negative consequences of disrupted circadian rhythms might be prevented by modifying work and sleep schedules.