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Bone cultures
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2019-07)
"Bone cultures are extremely important in the diagnosis and management of bone infections. The value of bone biopsies lies in obtaining accurate microbiological data and susceptibility profiles. Ideally, these cultures ...
Duration of antibiotic therapy
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2018-10)
"With the emergence of multidrug resistant organisms, risks associated with antibiotic therapy and its complications, such as Clostridioides difficile infection or adverse reactions, there is increasing interest in shorter ...
New Clostridium difficile infection guidelines : Pearls for the hospitalist
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2018-04)
Clinical vignette: A 40 year-old female with no significant past medical history had a 3-day history of runny nose, headache, cough and post-nasal drip. Her physical exam showed erythematous pharyngeal wall but it was ...
Fluoroquinolones : more and more warnings
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2019-01)
"Fluoroquinolones can be the drug of choice in several clinical situations due to their antibacterial spectrum, good tissue penetration, and excellent oral bioavailability. However, side effects, drug interactions and the ...
Importance of HIV screening
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2019-04)
"Although it can be challenging to think about screenings while trying to fix potentially life-threatening conditions, hospitalists need to actively screen for HIV infection. According to the Centers for Disease Control ...