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View article: P031 Insights on sebaceous carcinoma: a decade in review
P031 Insights on sebaceous carcinoma: a decade in review Open
Sebaceous carcinoma (SC) is an uncommon but potentially aggressive cutaneous malignancy. It is classified by anatomical location as ocular or extraocular. It is the most common malignant adnexal tumour of the skin in the head and neck regi…
View article: Efficacy and Safety of RBX2660 in PUNCH CD3, a Phase III, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial with a Bayesian Primary Analysis for the Prevention of Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection
Efficacy and Safety of RBX2660 in PUNCH CD3, a Phase III, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial with a Bayesian Primary Analysis for the Prevention of Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection Open
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View article: The Association of Metabolic-associated Fatty Liver Disease with Clinical Outcomes of COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Association of Metabolic-associated Fatty Liver Disease with Clinical Outcomes of COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Introduction. Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome (MS). MAFLD patients have a higher prevalence of COVID-19. MAFLD is also associated with worse clinical outcomes of COVID-19, s…
View article: Impact of Infectious Disease Consultation on S. aureus Bacteremia Mortality
Impact of Infectious Disease Consultation on S. aureus Bacteremia Mortality Open
Objective: This study evaluated the impact of a hospital policy requiring infectious disease (ID) consultation and follow-up from an antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) pharmacist-driven team on S. aureus Bacteremia (SAB) patient mortality and…
View article: In-Person Education During the Early COVID-19 Pandemic at Wichita Collegiate School
In-Person Education During the Early COVID-19 Pandemic at Wichita Collegiate School Open
Introduction. The COVID-19 pandemic forced most schools in Kansas in 2020-2021 to adopt remote or hybrid learning. Wichita Collegiate School proceeded with an in-person teaching model. The purpose of this study was to determine if in-perso…
View article: Improving Stewardship of Clostridioides difficile Testing with EMR and Provider Phone Calls
Improving Stewardship of Clostridioides difficile Testing with EMR and Provider Phone Calls Open
Introduction. Modern laboratory techniques cannot differentiate between Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) colonization and infection. Therefore, testing must be clinically indicated. To reduce hospital-onset of C. difficile infections (…
View article: The Effect of a Clinical Pathway on Reducing the Rate of Healthcare-Onset Clostridioides difficile
The Effect of a Clinical Pathway on Reducing the Rate of Healthcare-Onset Clostridioides difficile Open
Introduction. Stool assays used to diagnose Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) do not differentiate acute CDI from asymptomatic carriers, which contributes to a falsely elevated rate of healthcare-facility onset (HO) CDI when CD stoo…
View article: The CHROME Study, a Real-world Experience of Single- and Multiple-Dose Oritavancin for Treatment of Gram-Positive Infections
The CHROME Study, a Real-world Experience of Single- and Multiple-Dose Oritavancin for Treatment of Gram-Positive Infections Open
Background Oritavancin (ORI) is a long-acting lipoglycopeptide indicated for the treatment of adult patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSIs) caused or suspected to be caused by susceptible Gram-positive (G…
View article: 443. The CHROME Study, a Real-World Experiential Registry of the Use of Oritavancin for Treatment of Gram-Positive Infections
443. The CHROME Study, a Real-World Experiential Registry of the Use of Oritavancin for Treatment of Gram-Positive Infections Open
Background Oritavancin (ORI) is a long-acting lipoglycopeptide antibiotic indicated for the treatment of adult patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused or suspected to be caused by susceptible Gram-p…
View article: Contribution of the BioFire® FilmArray® Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel:
Contribution of the BioFire® FilmArray® Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel: Open
Introduction. Traditional evaluation of meningitis includes cerebrospinalfluid (CSF) culture and gram stain to pinpoint specific causalorganisms. The BioFire® FilmArray® Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME)Panel has been implemented as a more time…
View article: Zoster Ophthalmicus with Zoster Meningoencephalitis
Zoster Ophthalmicus with Zoster Meningoencephalitis Open
An 82-year-old man presented to the hospital for severe confusion with left-sided facial rash for six days.He was seen by his primary care physician when the rash began and was started on oral acyclovir.He had never received vaccination ag…
View article: Central nervous system histoplasmosis
Central nervous system histoplasmosis Open
Central nervous system (CNS) involvement occurs in 5 to 10% of individuals with disseminated histoplasmosis. Most experience has been derived from small single center case series, or case report literature reviews. Therefore, a larger stud…