ddPCR enables rapid detection of bloodstream infections in patients on home parenteral nutrition: A prospective cohort study.

Introduction: Chronic intestinal failure patients (CIF) require a central venous access device (CVAD) to administer parenteral nutrition. Most serious complication related to a CVAD is a central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). The golden standard to diagnose a CLABSI are blood cultures, however, they may require 1-5 days before getting a result.

Superior vena cava syndrome in chronic intestinal failure patients: When the going gets tough.

Background & Aims: Catheter-related venous thrombosis is a severe complication of home parenteral nutrition (HPN) with potentially devastating consequences such as superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS). Early recognition and awareness of factors leading to its development are of paramount importance. However, studies are lacking in HPN patients focusing on this topic.

Physical activity correlates in people with fibromyalgia: a systematic review.

Purpose: Understanding the enablers of and barriers to physical activity (PA) participation in people with fibromyalgia (PwF) is an essential first step to developing effective PA interventions. This systematic review examined correlates of PA across the socio-ecological model (i.e.

Antiseptic barrier caps to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Reliable and safe venous access is crucial for patients using central venous catheters (CVC). However, such CVCs carry a risk for central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). Antiseptic barrier caps (ABCs) are a novel tool in the armamentarium for CVC disinfection.