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Open AccessRetrospective assessment of antimicrobial stewardship initiative in outpatient use of ertapenem for uncomplicated extended spectrum beta lactamase Enterobacteriaceae urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are often over-diagnosed and over-treated, which can induce and select for resistant pathogens. After observing wide-spread outpatient use of ertapenem, a broad-spectrum antibiot...
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Effect of Warfarin on Ischemic Stroke, Bleeding, and Mortality in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis
There is limited information on the risks and benefits of anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving peritoneal dialysis.
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Chronic comorbid conditions associated with risk of febrile neutropenia in breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy
Chemotherapy-induced febrile neutropenia (FN) is associated with increased patient mortality and health care costs. Comorbid conditions such as liver and renal dysfunction have been linked to increased risk of...
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Relationships and diseases among drug users and nonusers
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and syphilis are relationship-based diseases that are typically transmitted by the cooperative activities (sex or drug injection) of two persons. A sample of 215 drug users a...