AMIKACIN vs AMIKACIN SULFATE

Last week there were a few headlines related to “the superbug doctors have been dreading,” and some comments regarding sensationalism. I wanted to take a couple paragraphs to review the facts and discuss the clinical implications, while hopefully avoiding sensationalism. **Where it all Began** The s

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We don't do it already at my site, but I want to propose to my directors that we institute a Pharmacist driven drug monitoring program. I know it's done to some capacity at some hospitals, but I can't seem to find any literature on it or policies online. Only that the AMA was against it in 2000 (to

I (38M) suffered from perforated appendicitis a month ago and had to have open abdomen surgery, and after the surgery a drain was setup. 4 days after the operation the drain started draining thick pus, and I was kept in hospital for another 16 days. While I was in hospital for the 20 days in total,

Mikolaj 5 years, old, male, Diagosed atypical ASD, Poland I am a desperate father from Poland turning into an investigator. My son was born with severe complications (now diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy/MPD). The hospital claims it was due to "maternal diabetes" and "intrauterine infection." Lawyers h

So tonight I had this pt with a recent history of AGEP (Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis) basically a rare drug induced severe skin reaction similar to TENS/SJS/DRESS. They also have AKI on questionable CKD presumably caused by inflammation that is resolving slowly. Nephrology recommends a

Hey team. Has anyone got any experience or references with 3x weekly IV amikacin therapeutic drug monitoring? Have a patient at the moment who is developing high requencey hearing loss. Any help is welcome. Thanks!

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Summary: Scientists studying Mars may have uncovered a brand-new mineral hidden in the planet’s ancient sulfate deposits. By combining laboratory experiments with orbital data, researchers identified an unusual iron sulfate—ferric hydroxysulfate—forming in layered deposits near the massive Valles Ma

This is my first time posting on here but I thought it would be fun to share my hair growth in one year. I personally struggled my entire life with growing my hair to my mermaid dreams, and its finally happening. I have NEVER been someone who says "My hair grows really fast," but now I can see actua

When I first became aware of all the “drugstore is bad” and “sulfates and silicones ruin your hair” stuff, it was around 2016. I was 15, and honestly all the info being thrown around online back then confused me sooo much. From like 15–19, I was using natural or sulfate/silicone-free hair products

Why YSK: Sodium dodecyl sulfate, also known as Sodium lauryl sulfate, is a chemical that is often used in cleaning and hygiene products, including toothpaste. It’s often used as a detergent and is popular because of its cheap cost, lathering ability, and lack of impact on taste. However, it has been