Search results for "C. difficile"
In the News
Dabigatran risks, C. diff, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/06/itn.htm
15 Jun 2012
Probiotics fail to prevent antibiotic-associated, C. difficile diarrhea in elderly
A multi-strain preparation of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria failed to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea and/or Clostridium difficile diarrhea in elderly patients, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/14/4.htm
14 Aug 2013
A new approach to inpatient admission status
Physicians must consider certain Medicare regulations, requirements when deciding whether to admit.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/09/coding.htm
15 Sep 2013
Nosocomial C. difficile sources may be more community-based than previously thought
Genetically diverse, community-based sources of Clostridium difficile may play a larger role in nosocomial transmission than previously thought, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/02/2.htm
2 Oct 2013
Recent Research
Probiotics for Clostridium difficile, readmission risk after percutaneous coronary intervention, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/11/rr.htm
15 Nov 2013
In the News
MRSA rates, effectiveness of ICU gowns and gloves, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/01/itn.htm
15 Jan 2014
Yogurt: A tasty tool against C. difficile
Program has been expanded to 2 long-term care facilities in the same health system.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/02/success.htm
15 Feb 2014
CDC reports new data on hospital-acquired infections
The CDC released 2 different reports on hospital-acquired infection (HAI) rates in the U.S. last week.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/02/1.htm
2 Apr 2014
Getting with the C. difficile guidelines
Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Ohio improved C. diff treatment by instituting a formal stewardship initiative.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/04/success.htm
15 Apr 2014
Contesting contact precautions
The debate over best practice may leave hospitalists wondering in which camp they and their hospitals belong.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/04/contact-precautions.htm
15 Apr 2014