Objective: To quantify antibiotic-associated within-host antibiotic resistance acquisition rates
in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella species, and Enterobacter species from lower …

Background Little is known about the dynamics of colonizing Enterococcus faecium clones
during hospitalization, invasive infection and after discharge. Methods In a prospective …

Introduction Delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) is an important contributor to poor outcome
after aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH). Development of DCI is multifactorial, …

… Author Contributions: Dr Oostdijk had full access to all of the data in the study and takes
responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis. …

Objectives Selective oropharyngeal decontamination (SOD) and selective decontamination
of the digestive tract (SDD) are associated with improved outcomes among patients in …

Objectives Prevalences of cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae are increasing
globally, especially in intensive care units (ICUs). The effect of selective digestive tract …

Objectives Selective digestive decontamination (SDD) is an infection prevention measure
for critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs) that aims to eradicate opportunistic …

Objective: Although vitamin D levels are not routinely monitored in pediatric fracture patients,
identification of children with a vitamin D deficiency may be clinically relevant because of …

To the Editor In the Original Investigation entitled “Effects of Decontamination of the
Oropharynx and Intestinal Tract on Antibiotic Resistance in ICUs: A Randomized Clinical Trial” …

IGFs are critical for normal intrauterine and childhood growth and sustaining health throughout
life. We showed previously that the production of IGF-1 and IGF-2 requires interaction …