TOPLINE: Point-of-care urine dipstick demonstrated higher sensitivity (90.2%) and specificity (92.6%) than laboratory urinalysis for diagnosing urinary tract infection (UTI) in febrile infants aged 2-6 months. The findings suggested laboratory urinalysis may not be necessary for initial treatment decisions. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional analysis included 9387 previously healthy infants aged 2-6 months who presented with fever … Read more
Key Takeaways In cases of acute arthritis, it is crucial to consider infectious causes, particularly viral infections. This recommendation was made by a team of rheumatologists led by Dr Matthias Wahle, head and senior physician in the Department of Internal Medicine at University Hospital Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany, based on the case of a 59-year-old woman. … Read more
TOPLINE: A probiotic mixture containing three specific strains reduced fever duration by 2 days in children with upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). The treatment showed significant efficacy with a median fever duration of 3 days vs 5 days for placebo. METHODOLOGY: A randomized clinical trial was conducted between November 2021 and June 2023 at the … Read more