Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008;27(7):647-648. From the beginning, the scientific basis for recommendations for endocarditis prophylaxis was not well established. The evidence supporting prophylaxis ...

Background Up to half of patients with infective endocarditis (IE) require cardiac surgery. Although anaemia is common, its precise prevalence, transfusion practices and impact on outcomes in ...

High BMI and poor physical fitness during later adolescence increase the risk of both contracting and dying from sepsis and other severe bacterial infections in adulthood, according to a study from ...

Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2010;8(8):879-885. We recommend a thorough evaluation of patients with non-HACEK Gram-negative endocarditis to assess the necessity of surgical intervention. Decision to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among 1,874 people with DUA-IE, 38% died or had a bacterial infection within 3 years. The most common infections ...

Endocarditis is a life-threatening disease that involves inflammation of the endocardium, heart valve, and vascular intima. Endocarditis is caused by pathogenic bacteria - around 90% of the cases are ...

Death rates related to infective endocarditis declined in most adults across the U.S. within the last two decades, yet accelerated among young adults ages 25 to 44 years old, according to new research ...

What are the current selection criteria to receive bacterial endocarditis (BE) prophylaxis? Are those with implanted cardioversion devices eligible? —James K. Eldridge, PA-C, Harstel, Colo. The risk ...

Charles M. Krinsky, M.D. Intern, Boston Psychopathic Hospital. H. Houston Merritt, M.D. Assistant professor of neurology, Harvard Medical School; assistant visiting neurologist, Boston City Hospital.

A popular trend, tongue scraping, is raising concerns among dental professionals. While it aims to combat bad breath by removing bacteria, it can cause tiny cuts, potentially leading to ...