Point-of-care procalcitonin trends in suspected neonatal late-onset infection: a prospective observational study.

Background: Procalcitonin-guided antimicrobial decision-making has been shown to be safe in adult intensive care settings. Most antimicrobial exposure in neonatal units is in culture-negative conditions. We hypothesise that Procalcitonin aids antimicrobial stewardship efforts in suspected Late-Onset Neonatal Sepsis.

Religious engagement and antibody response to the COVID-19 vaccine.

This research examined religious engagement and subsequent antibody responses to the COVID-19 vaccine. Using publicly available data from the Understanding Society survey, we employed a longitudinal design. Between January 2016 and May 2018, respondents completed measures of religious belonging, frequency of attending religious services (i.

The link between anticipated and internalized stigma and depression: A systematic review.

Stigmatized groups may experience psychological distress. Yet, some studies show no significant relation between stigma and mental health outcomes. This systematic review investigates the link between anticipated and internalized stigma, and one mental health outcome, depression.

Microvascular imaging findings in infants with bacterial meningitis: a case series.

Bacterial meningitis is a severe and life-threatening disease that rapidly progresses in neonates and infants; prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are lifesaving. Magnetic resonance imaging remains the primary imaging technique for diagnosing meningitis; however, due to its limited availability and cost, ultrasound is often used for initial screening. Microvascular imaging ultrasound (MVI) is an emerging technique that offers insight into the brain microvasculature beyond conventional ultrasound.