First WHO Clinical Trials Forum Prioritizes Sustainable Research Infrastructure
World Health Organization
Clinical trials in primary health care and hospital settings were a special focus of the forum
Hospitals
Skilled PAs Can Reduce the Load on the Canadian Healthcare System
Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
Employing physician assistants may improve efficiency in care delivery and cut down on healthcare dollars
New Transfusion Guidelines Recommend Assessing Patient Comorbidities
Rutgers University
The expert panel developed recommendations to conserve blood supply and prevent transfusion-related illnesses
Small-Volume Blood Draws Could Cut Down Transfusions
The Ottawa Hospital
The large trial showed switching to smaller collection tubes saved almost one blood transfusion for every 10 patients
New Sepsis Test Could Save Lives and Costs in Hospitals
Penn State
The test may prevent clinicians from relying solely on their judgement to treat a patient presenting sepsis symptoms
Clovibactin: Bacterium-Derived New Antibiotic on the Block
University of Bonn
Novel antibiotic disrupts peptidoglycan layer's structural integrity, forces autolysin release in Gram-positive bacteria
How Do AMR Infections Rapidly Evolve in Hospitalized Patients?
University of Oxford
Findings add to the importance of patient hygiene and infection prevention and control measures in healthcare settings
FDA Approves New Treatment for Pneumonia Caused by Acinetobacter Complex
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The Acinetobacter species top the list of critical bacterial pathogens that pose the greatest threat to human health
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Contaminate Whole ICU in China
University of Birmingham
Almost one-third of patients in an ICU got infected by carbapenem-resistant bacteria causing acute disease
Creating a Clear Line of Sight: The Importance of Visibility and Workflow for Hospital Labs
John Moyer, MS
Tips to efficiently run a clinical lab while prioritizing patient care and employee well-being