HFSA 2014: Iron & Inflammation in Pulmonary Hypertension
The Particulars: Few studies have explored the impact of iron deficiency and interleukin 6 (IL-6)...
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Conference Coverage
ICAAC 2014: Recurrent CDI: A Look at Outcomes
The Particulars: Data are lacking on the burden of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI)...
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ICAAC 2014: Trends in P. aeruginosa Septicemia
The Particulars: Trends in the incidence of P. aeruginosa septicemia have not been well defined in...
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ICAAC 2014: Clinical Education Key to Procalcitonin Testing
The Particulars: Procalcitonin (PCT) testing helps guide antibiotic therapy by indicating whether...
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ICAAC 2014: Finding Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
The Particulars: Timely detection of carbapenemase-producing, carbapenem-resistant...
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ICAAC 2014: Big Benefits With Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
The Particulars: Antibiotic stewardship programs can oftent be a balancing act between patient...
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ESC 2014: Renal Denervation, AF, & Hypertension
The Particulars: Few studies have explored the impact of adding renal denervation (RD) as an...
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ESC 2014: Real-World Success With Retrievable & Repositionable Valve
The Particulars: The direct flow medical (DFM) transcatheter aortic valve can be retrieved and...
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ESC 2014: Fractional Flow Reserve for Managing NSTEMI
The Particulars: Treatment decisions for most patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial...
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ICAAC 2014
New research is being presented at ICAAC 2014, the 54th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial...
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AIDS 2014: HIV Diagnosis Rates Declining
The Particulars: Accurate HIV diagnosis data have been lacking in the United States. This has made...
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AIDS 2014: PrEP Deemed Safe for Moms & Fetuses
The Particulars: Previous studies have shown that pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reduces the risk...
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AIDS 2014: Benefits Seen With At-Home HIV Treatment
The Particulars: Self-testing for HIV has the potential to overcome the privacy and convenience...
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AIDS 2014: HIV Testing Low Among Teens
The Particulars: Young people account for a disproportionate share of new HIV infections,...
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AIDS 2014: Can Video Games Increase Patient HIV Knowledge?
The Particulars: Serious games—video games developed for purposes other than entertainment, such...
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