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IDWeek Highlights |Dr. Yi-min Wang: Bundle Diagnosis for VAP Can Reduce Misdiagnosis and Antibiotic Overuse
Precision treatment starts with accurate diagnosis. The clinical diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is challenging, with a high misdiagnosis rate leading to excessive antibiotic use. At the recent 2023 IDWeek conference in the United States, a clinical trial was reported that utilized a bundled approach to VAP diagnosis and management. The results showed that it…
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Dr. Chun-hui Li’s Commentary on a Randomized Controlled Trial of Oral Fosfomycin for Down-Step Therapy in ESBL-E Complicated Urinary Tract Infections
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) have been designated as “urgent priorities” in antibiotic research and development by the WHO. Besides accelerating the development of new drugs, emphasizing the “repurposing” of existing drugs under antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) can help alleviate the threat of resistant bacteria. At the 2023 IDWeek congress, There is a…
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IDWeek Highlights | Dr. Jun-yan Qu Comments on a Real-world study of CT vs. CZA in Treating MDR-PA Infections
Editor’s note: Multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) are commonly found in bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. In recent years, the emergence and spread of…
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Prof. Min-Shan Chen: The Key to Liver Cancer Control Lies in the Integration of Medical Concepts and Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Editor’s Note: The 2023 Chinese Congress on Holistic Integrative Oncology (CCHIO), organized by the China Anti-Cancer Association and hosted by Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital, will take place in Tianjin…
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IDWeek Highlights | Dr. Yi Shi Comments on a Single-Center Cohort Study of Colistin Therapy for CRAB Pneumonia
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) infection is considered one of the most challenging issues among carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacteria (CRO) due to limited effective treatment options. Colistin, a polymyxin antibiotic used for “repurposing” in the treatment of CRAB, is one of the few choices available in China. A recent presentation at the 2023 IDWeek congress reported findings…
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Message from Academician Fan Daiming for the 2023 Chinese Congress of Holistic Integrative Oncology
Editor’s Note: Gathering Expertise in China, Uniting Wisdom Across the World. Organized by the China Anti-Cancer Association and hosted by Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin Anti-Cancer Association,…
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Prof. Cai-Cun Zhou: Adding More Chinese Voices and Strength to International Lung Cancer Practice
Editor’s Note: The “2023 Chinese Congress of Holistic Integrative Oncology (2023 CCHIO),” hosted by the China Anti-Cancer Association, and organized by Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin Anti-Cancer…
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Alexander Mundinger：
Cost-Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Screening Editor’s Note: The 2023 China Congress of Integrative Oncology (2023 CCHIO) will be held in Tianjin from November 16th to 19th, 2023. Dr. Alexander Mundinger,…
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