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Is Dexamethasone Administration During Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Safe in Patients with Diabetes?

10/24/2025

Large-scale evidence shows perioperative dexamethasone reduces infection risk and shortens hospital stay in patients with diabetes undergoing joint arthroplasty, though hyperglycemia remains a concern. ...

10/24/2025

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Daily Procalcitonin-Guided Protocol Safely Reduces Antibiotic Use in Critically Ill Adults With Sepsis

07/31/2025

Kate Young

In the ADAPT-Sepsis trial, a daily procalcitonin-guided protocol significantly reduced antibiotic duration in critically ill adults with suspected sepsis without increasing mortality. In contrast, a...

07/31/2025

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Predictors of Peritonitis in Ovarian Cancer Hospitalizations

06/09/2025

Miranda Manier, BA

A cross-sectional study identifies key predictors of peritonitis in ovarian cancer hospitalizations, highlighting early intervention opportunities.

06/09/2025

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Carrimycin May Enhance Immune Response in Patients With Tumors and Sepsis

10/16/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

A recent study found that carrimycin significantly improved immune function and reduced disease severity in patients with tumors who have sepsis, highlighting its potential as an effective immune-modulating...

10/16/2024

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Task Force Develops, Validates New Criteria for Diagnosing Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock

04/05/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

An international task force of 35 pediatric experts developed and validated new criteria for sepsis and septic shock in children and adolescents based on a large international database and a systematic...

04/05/2024

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