Infection
High-Dose Flu Vaccine May Cut Hospitalization in Dialysis Patients
October 30, 2018Significant reduction seen in hospitalization with receipt of high-dose versus standard-dose vaccine.
IV Iron Therapy in CKD Increases Infection Risk
October 27, 2018In a study, IV iron was associated with twice the risk for infections in CKD.
High-Dose Influenza Vaccination May Benefit Transplant Recipients
October 18, 2018Double-dose influenza vaccine is safe and may increase antibody response in solid-organ transplant recipients
Hepatitis C Infection May Hasten Chronic Kidney Disease Progression
September 26, 2018Patients with both CKD and hepatitis C virus infection are at nearly 2-fold higher risk of end-stage renal disease with those who have CKD only.
Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Linked to EBV
September 18, 2018Epstein-Barr virus infection found much more frequently in patients with vs without IC/BPS and Hunner lesions or controls with stress urinary incontinence.
Female Sex Ups Radical Cystectomy Surgical Site Infection Risk
August 03, 2018Among patients undergoing radical cystectomy, female sex is independently associated with a 21% increased odds of surgical site infections compared with male sex.
Infection Risk Lower in Dialysis Patients With High, Normal Vitamin D
August 01, 2018Meta-analysis reveals a 39% decreased risk of any infection among patients on long-term dialysis who have high or normal vitamin D levels.
HCV-Infected Kidney Transplant More Efficient in HCV-Infected
July 11, 2018Increases quality-adjusted life expectancy, reduces costs versus transplant of HCV-uninfected kidney.
FDA OKs 1st Biosimilar to Prevent Chemo-Related Infections
June 07, 2018Fulphila, biosimilar to Neulasta, helps reduce risk of infection during cancer treatment.
Predictors of Post-cystectomy C. difficile Infection Identified
May 18, 2018Female sex and need for a blood transfusion are associated with development of Clostridium difficile infection following radical cystectomy.
Novel Approaches May Decrease Prostate Biopsy Infection Risk
May 01, 2018Alcohol needle washing and pre-biopsy rectal cultures for targeted prophylaxis are among the potentially beneficial strategies.
HCV Prophylaxis Could Expand Kidney Availability
March 09, 2018In a small study, direct-acting prophylaxis against hepatitis C virus (HCV) appeared safe and well-tolerated in uninfected recipients of HCV+ kidneys.
Flu, Some Upper Respiratory Infections Up Heart Attacks
January 29, 2018Increased incidence of acute myocardial infarction in first 7 days after positive respiratory viral diagnosis
Diabetes Patients at Greater Risk for Serious Infection
January 24, 2018Findings demonstrate an important population burden, including hospitalization and death.
Fosfomycin Tops Fluoroquinolones for Prostate Biopsy Prophylaxis
January 22, 2018In a meta-analysis, the risk of infectious complications was 78% lower with fosfomycin trometamol versus fluoroquinolones in men undergoing TRUS-guided prostate biopsy.
Routine Office Urine Culture Before Prostate Biopsy Is Unnecessary
January 18, 2018In a single center study, asymptomatic bacteriuria resolved before prostate biopsy, without additional treatment.
Do You Work While Sick?
January 15, 2018Pharmacists and physicians have the highest frequency of working with influenza-like illness.
Yearly Flu Vaccinations Help Seniors Prevent Severe Infection
January 10, 2018Annual vaccination found to lessen flu severity, hospitalizations, and death among the elderly.
Study: Current Flu Vaccine Likely Protects Against Most H3N2 Viruses
December 27, 2017Current vaccine projected to be more effective in 2018 US flu season vs 2017 Australian flu season.
Hemodialysis CRBSI Outcomes Unaffected by Distance to Nephrologists
December 14, 2017Canadian study reveals no significant effect of driving distance to a nephrology practice on the rate and appropriate management of catheter-related bloodstream infections.
AKI With C. difficile Admissions Increasing
December 14, 2017Though hospital admission rates have increased, inpatient death has improved from 2003 to 2012.
Abnormal Sodium Levels Up Bacteremia Risk in Dialysis Patients
November 04, 2017Study reveals 2-fold higher incidence of bacteremia among dialysis patients with low and high serum sodium levels.
Gender Disparity in Oral HPV Infection
October 18, 2017Overall prevalence 11.5% in men, 3.2% in women; high-risk HPV also more prevalent in men.
Drug Combo Promising for HCV Infection in Patients With Advanced CKD
October 13, 2017Researchers report a high rate of sustained virologic response after 12 weeks of treatment with a ribavirin-free co-formulation of glecaprevir and pibrentasvir.
Reported Penicillin Allergy Ups Surgical Site Infection Risk
October 11, 2017Increased risk of SSI was mediated by patients' receipt of alternative perioperative antibiotic.
Vancomycin, Piperacillin/Tazobactam Combo Ups AKI in Kids
October 04, 2017Risk of AKI in hospitalized children higher than with IV vancomycin, other antipseudomonal -lactam
Infection Risk Increases as Kidney Function Declines
August 23, 2017Lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and sepsis made up a larger proportion of infections as kidney function worsened.
Top Complaint After Prostate Biopsy Is Infection
July 27, 2017Most common infection in prostate biopsy was E. coli, followed by mild bleeding.
Herpes Zoster May Increase Risk of Myocardial Infarction, Stroke
July 20, 2017The researchers found that the HZ group had a 59% higher risk of myocardial infarction and a 35% higher risk of stroke than the others.
Glycemic Control Improves With Hepatitis C Treatment
July 13, 2017Patients who achieved SVR had a greater drop in HbA1c associated with antiviral treatment than those who sustained treatment failure.
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