In 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state partners investigated a multistate sample-initiated retrospective outbreak investigation (SIROI) consisting of a cluster of nine Salmonella Weltevreden illnesses associated with frozen, precooked shrimp imported from India.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses a substantial burden to individuals, caregivers, and healthcare systems. CKD is associated with higher risk for adverse events, including renal failure, cardiovascular disease, and death. This study aims to describe comorbidities and complications in patients with CKD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Pediatric pulmonary embolism (PE) is a rare event associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Awareness of clinical presentation and practices unique to children may aid clinicians in prompt identification and treatment.
Objectives: To describe the incidence, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic and therapeutic practices, and short-term outcomes of pediatric PE.