Annals of internal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Central venous catheters coated with minocycline and rifampin for the prevention of catheter-related colonization and bloodstream infections. A randomized, double-blind trial. The Texas Medical Center Catheter Study Group.
Central venous catheters are a principal source of nosocomial bloodstream infections, which are difficult to control. ⋯ Central venous catheters coated with minocycline and rifampin can significantly reduce the risk for catheter-related colonization and bloodstream infections. The use of these catheters may save costs.
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Editorial Historical Article
The Nazi doctors and Nuremberg: some moral lessons revisited.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Prevention of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection by use of an antiseptic-impregnated catheter. A randomized, controlled trial.
Bloodstream infection related to short-term use of noncuffed central venous catheters is a common and serious problem. Technologic innovations to reduce the risk for these infections are needed. ⋯ The chlorhexidine-silver sulfadiazine catheter is well tolerated, reduces the incidence of catheter-related infection, extends the time that noncuffed central venous catheters can be safely left in place for the short term, and should allow cost savings.
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Vitamin D intoxication is associated with the mobilization of skeletal calcium. ⋯ Occult vitamin D intoxication was detected in patients who were using dietary supplements that contained an unadvertised high level of vitamin D. Resolution of vitamin D intoxication was associated with a rebound in bone mineral density.