IDWEEK 2017

At baseline, the viral load, CD4 cell counts, renal laboratory parameters, and bone mineral density (BMD) were comparable between the 2 treatment arms for blacks and non-blacks.

The researchers conducted the study because protection against herpes zoster has been “shown to wane with time” and effect sizes “can be imprecise”.

Appropriate diagnosis was defined as confirmed UTI which included: pyuria, a positive urine culture, and lower urinary tract symptoms.

Researchers sought to determine whether or not antimicrobial de-escalation significantly affects AKI rates.

The researchers reviewed the VAERS forms and available medical records of serious reports (death, life-threatening illness, hospitalization, prolongation of hospitalization and permanent disability), and reports of Kawasaki disease and anaphylaxis.

The number of acute exacerbations, hospitalizations, ICU admissions, invasive mechanical ventilation, and mortality were analyzed in the study for 146 patients with spirometry-confirmed COPD.

The review included data obtained from 4 case control studies and 2 cohort studies that reported associations between CDI and use of tetracyclines or other antibiotics.

It remains unclear from previous research whether obesity is associated with increased acute kidney injury among patients receiving concomitant piperacillin-tazobactam and vancomycin.

Delafloxacin is currently undergoing Phase 3 studies for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.

Weight change was assessed over 18 months in patients who switched to an INSTI-containing regimen versus those remaining on EFV/TDF/FTC.