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Concomitant administration of vancomycin and piperacillin/tazobactam appears to contribute to an increased risk of developing acute kidney injury in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, particularly those with normal kidney function and who require longer therapy durations, according to a retrospective study.

Chemotherapy appears to confer survival advantage in patients with appendix adenocarcinoma who have node-positive tumours, according to a study presented at ESMO Sarcoma 2023.

In neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, early treatment with prostacyclin appears to reduce the need for extracorporeal life support in the postnatal period, according to a study.

A lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) set with the use of an electrocautery delivery system results in a significant reduction in procedure duration and demonstrates safety and effectiveness in managing symptomatic pancreatic fluid collections (PLCs), reports a study.

Use of antiosteoporotic medication, particularly a long-acting regimen, appears to reduce postfracture mortality, according to a population-based study.