Clinical Utility of Broad-Range PCR Testing and Impact on Outcomes in Adults with Suspected Infection.

: The development of broad-range polymerase chain reaction (BR-PCR) and next-generation sequencing techniques has significant implications for antimicrobial stewardship by increasing clinicians' ability to provide a tailored antimicrobial regimen. We sought to explore the clinical utility of BR-PCR testing and its impact on antimicrobial treatment among an adult cohort in a large hospital system. : We retrospectively evaluated samples that underwent BR-PCR testing between 2017 and 2021 and summarized their clinical characteristics and impact on antimicrobial therapy.

Resident Experiences in Pathways to Health for Cleveland Refugees: A Pilot Study.

Refugee families often report discomfort with navigating the United States health care system, while medical trainees feel unprepared to meet the needs of refugee families. Pediatric residents partnered with a local refugee resettlement organization to create and deliver a user-friendly health care navigation curriculum to newly arrived refugee families. Pediatric residents completed pre-intervention and post-intervention surveys to assess their comfort and interest in working with refugee populations.