We aimed to 1) evaluate the prevalence of augmented renal clearance (ARC) in pediatric sepsis patients; 2) analyze potential explanatory factors associated with ARC out of hemodynamic, oxygenation, and inflammatory parameters; and 3) assess ARC outcomes. DESIGN: Retrospective, single-center, cohort from...
To determine the efficacy of manuka honey against multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) clinical strains of SalmonellaTyphi. Materials & methods: Clinical isolates were processed using the Bactec blood culture system, identification and...
The rapid development of mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 has revolutionized vaccinology, offering hope for swift responses to emerging infectious diseases. Initially met with skepticism, mRNA vaccines have proven effective and safe, reducing vaccine hesitancy amid the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. The...
Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the endocardium that results in significant morbidity and mortality [1]. IE can cause substantial damage to the body, resulting in severe multi-organ system damage and death with a mortality rate approaching 30% at 30 days [2]. Standard treatment entails...