Cardiology
ESC infective endocarditis guidelines boost role of imaging in diagnosis
ESC Guidelines published today on infective endocarditis boost the role of imaging in diagnosis of this deadly disease.
Aug 29, 2015
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Cardiology
Scientists identify a rise in life-threatening heart infection
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have identified a significant rise in the number of people diagnosed with a serious heart infection alongside a large fall in the prescribing of antibiotic prophylaxis to dental patients.
Nov 18, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Antibiotics before heart surgery protect against infection
A new study found preoperative antibiotic therapy administered within two hours of cardiac surgery decreased the risk of developing surgical site infections (SSIs) significantly. The study was published in the January issue ...
Dec 23, 2013
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Cardiology
High burden of endocarditis in older adults
(HealthDay)—The 2007 American Heart Association guidelines recommending a restriction of antibiotic prophylaxis have not increased the rates of hospitalization or adjusted mortality for endocarditis among Medicare beneficiaries, ...
Sep 15, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study shows antibiotic prophylaxis a vital weapon in preventing streptococcus b infection in newborns
A study investigating epidemiology of Streptococcus B infection worldwide has shown that the highest levels of infection are found in Africa, followed by the Americas and Europe. The study shows the use of prophylactic antibiotics ...
Jan 4, 2012
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