14 Nov. 2024
According to a study published in the journal JAMA, the inclusion of procalcitonin levels in the diagnostic algorithm may reduce the frequency of prescribing antibiotics for lower respiratory tract infections.
13 Nov. 2024
The article addresses the question of the acceptability of long and artificial nails, as well as the use of nail polish by health professionals.
12 Nov. 2024
Primary blood infections are a leading infectious complication in patients in intensive care units. They increase mortality, length of hospital stay and the cost of staying in a medical establishment.
11 Nov. 2024
The use of cherries of acidic varieties of Montmorency changes the metabolism of uric acid in the body, reduces the level of C-reactive protein in blood serum and facilitates joint syndrome with gout.
10 Nov. 2024
The link between the administration of antibacterial drugs and the risk of further development of infectious diseases caused by methicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) in children has been demonstrated.
09 Nov. 2024
The journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy published a report on the discovery of natural substances contained in the skin of frogs and capable of inhibiting the multidrug-resistant bacterial strains that cause nosocomial infections.