SUGAR LAND, TX (January 25, 2016) – Pediatric outpatient antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is increasing, however, data on management, safety, and clinical outcomes are limited. A two-year retrospective, observational study was conducted of 64 pediatric patients receiving...
SAN DIEGO, CA (October 10, 2015) – Septicemia constitutes a major cause for 30-day hospital readmissions and is the most expensive condition treated in U.S. hospitals according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Healthcare Cost, and Utilization...
PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 10, 2014) – Outpatient antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) provided by a physician office infusion center revealed an overall low 30-day hospital admission rate of 6.8% compared to 26% previously reported. This collaborative, retrospective study...
PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 10, 2014) – Outpatient antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) in a physician office infusion center showed improved quality of care in contrast to a traditional home health care setting. A collaborative, retrospective study reviewed patient data from...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 4, 2013) – A retrospective database review was conducted of patients aged 18 and older receiving ertapenem therapy for UTI between July 1, 2010, and December 31, 2013. Seventy-five patients with a UTI diagnosis and available culture data...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 4, 2013) – This study is a report of clinical and economic outcome data of a hospital-funded Indigent Healthcare Program conducted in 11 Infectious Disease (ID) Physician Office Infusion Centers (POICs) during 2012. The Indigent Healthcare...
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