Rezafungin for suppressive therapy of in a patient with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD).

Introduction: Invasive candidiasis is a common healthcare-associated infection with significant morbidity and mortality. in particular has emerged as a problematic and challenging healthcare-associated infection, especially with regards to infections involving left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). There is a paucity of evidence on the best management of these particular types of infections.

Speckled-egg staining appearance of cryptococcal osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent patient.

Introduction: Cryptococcal infections are typically thought of as occurring in immunocompromised patients, such as patients with HIV/AIDS, solid organ transplant recipients, or patients with rheumatologic diseases that require immunomodulatory therapy. Moreover, spp. classically appear as variably-sized yeasts with narrow-based budding surrounded by a thick polysaccharide capsule.

Etiology and utility of hospital-onset bacteremia as a safety metric for targeted harm reduction.

Background: Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) are a major driver of morbidity and cost in health systems. Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) require intensive surveillance and review. All-cause hospital-onset bacteremia (HOB) may be a simpler reporting metric, correlates with CLABSI, and is viewed positively by HAI experts.

Physical Activity Monitoring Preferences in Adults With Bipolar Disorder.

This report investigated physical activity (PA) monitoring preferences and problems among adults with bipolar disorder (BD). PARC2 study was conducted at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh. This secondary data analysis assessed three PA monitors; Body Media SW Pro Armband, Actigraph AM-7164, and Pedometer Omron HJ-720IT.

Effects of Teaching Evidence-Based Medicine on Physician Assistant Students' Critical Appraisal, Self-Efficacy, and Clinical Application: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Purpose: To use a randomized controlled design to explore the effects of evidence-based medicine (EBM) education on physician assistant (PA) students' EBM knowledge, self-efficacy, and evidence-seeking behavior in a simulated clinical situation and to present a model of EBM competence.

Methods: Sixty-one didactic-year PA students from one Midwestern University (2 sequential cohorts) were randomized to receive the standard PA curriculum plus EBM training (intervention) or the standard PA curriculum only (control). Evidence-based medicine knowledge was measured with a validated Fresno test.