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Evaluation of plasma lipocalin-2 as a predictor of etiology and severity in adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia
(MDPI, 2023)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of plasma Lipocalin-2 (LCN2) concentration in adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) to determine its etiology, severity ...
Physical and mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic at first year in a Spanish adult cohort
(MDPI, 2023)
The COVID-19 pandemic and the political and health measures have profoundly affected the health of our populations. However, very few studies have been published assessing its impact using a prospective ...
Risk factors associated with inappropriate empirical antimicrobial treatment in bloodstream infections. A cohort study
(Frontiers Media, 2023)
Introduction: Bloodstream infections (BSI) are a major cause of mortality all over the world. Inappropriate empirical antimicrobial treatment (i-EAT) impact on mortality has been largely reported. ...
Reducing the duration of antibiotic therapy in surgical patients through a specific nationwide antimicrobial stewardship program. A prospective, interventional cohort study
(Elsevier, 2023)
Background: Guidelines recommend 5–7 days of antibiotic treatment in patients with surgical infection and adequate source control. This nationwide stewardship intervention aimed to reduce the duration ...