Impact of an institutional antifungal stewardship program on antifungal usage and outcomes in patients with invasive fungal infections.

Therapeutic and prophylactic use of antifungals is rising continuously. However, lack of awareness of diagnostic and treatment guidelines and limited laboratory modalities are leading to inappropriate use. This study assessed the impact of an institutional antifungal stewardship program on antifungal use practices and patient outcome.

Clinical lesson to not overlook venous thrombosis: a case of primary antiphospholipid syndrome.

A man in his early 30s presented to us with progressive shortness of breath limiting activities of daily living. An important clue in history was the episode of a deep vein thrombosis 5 years ago treated with short-term anticoagulation. His echocardiography revealed elevated estimated pulmonary artery systolic pressure.