Hopes rise for women and children's hospital
The beginning of the new year is a great time to focus on your health. And not only for yourself. For your pets, too! To ...
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PCT blood test does not lower antibiotic treatment duration for hospitalized children, study shows
A study has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in hospitals. Despite promising previous ...
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Procalcitonin test fails to shorten antibiotic use in hospitalized children
A groundbreaking UK study led by the University of Liverpool has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) ...
See how many flu patients are in hospital near you - full NHS list
The number of patients on wards with flu increased by a fifth from 4,469 at the end of December to 5,408 last week, NHS data ...