Procalcitonin guided algorithm not effective in reducing intravenous antibiotic duration among kids: Study Dr Riya Dave20 Jan 2025 1:45 AM ISTA procalcitonin-guided algorithm does not reduce the length of intravenous antibiotic treatment significantly in children suspected of having a...
Precalcitonin guided Protocol Safely Reduces Antibiotic Use in Sepsis Patients, reveals study Dr Riya Dave13 Dec 2024 8:45 AM ISTResearchers found that a procalcitonin (PCT)-guided protocol significantly reduces the duration of antibiotic therapy in critically ill patients with...
Study Explores UCP2 as Diagnostic Biomarker for Sepsis Dr Monish Raut16 July 2024 2:45 AM ISTSepsis is a leading cause of illness and death in the ICU. Many biomarkers have been studied to diagnose and predict the outcome of sepsis and assess...
CRP valid for predicting bacteremia and morality in hyperglycemic emergencies, reveals multicenter study Medha Baranwal8 Jun 2024 10:00 AM ISTJapan: In a comprehensive effort to unravel the complexities of infection diagnosis in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic...
Procalcitonin Testing flops in reducing Antibiotic Duration for treating Respiratory Infections Dr.Niharika Harsha B2 Dec 2023 9:30 AM ISTIn a significant stride towards understanding the practical implications of procalcitonin-guided strategies for lower respiratory tract infections...
Procalcitonin most sensitive and specific systemic marker in differentiating septic from aseptic arthritis Dr. Shravani Dali27 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTProcalcitonin seems to be the most sensitive and specific systemic marker in differentiating septic from aseptic arthritis suggests a new study...
Use of procalcitonin for rational use of antibiotics: ISCCM Guidelines Medha Baranwal18 March 2023 9:15 AM ISTNew Delhi: A recent article published in the Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine reports guidelines for using Procalcitonin (PCT) for rational...
Procalcitonin and CRP effective biomarkers of neonatal sepsis: BMJ Jacinthlyn Sylvia31 Jan 2023 10:15 AM ISTA new study by Chris Rees and team found that in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP)...
Role of Procalcitonin in Mechanically Ventilated Patients of COPD with respiratory failure Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Oct 2022 9:15 AM ISTCHINA: According to a report published in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, the detection of procalcitonin can...
Serum Procalcitonin and sCD14-ST useful diagnostic markers for postoperative spinal infection Dr Supreeth D R12 Oct 2022 10:30 AM ISTIdentifying biomarkers for early diagnosis of postoperative spinal infection is essential to avoid complications after spine surgery. The study by Zhu...
Procalcitonin-guided care can minimize antibiotic use in patients with acute pancreatitis: Study Dr. Hiral patel25 July 2022 7:30 PM ISTUK: In acute pancreatitis, procalcitonin-guided care may be helpful to minimize antibiotic use without increasing the risk of infection or harm to...
Admission procalcitonin in septic shock associated with mortality risk: Study Medha Baranwal26 May 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Admission procalcitonin (Procal) level in septic shock may be a risk factor for increased mortality but further studies are needed before...
