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Infection prevention and control bundles in haemodialysis patients

"This study aims to describe the change in the microbiology of HD bloodstream infections at our centre. We also describe how changes in infection prevention and control bundles are associated with changes in the microbiology of bloodstream infections in HD patients" Conlon et al (2026).

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Umbilical venous catheter tip position

"In this retrospective cohort, Type 3 and Type 5 UVC tip positions were associated with an increased frequency of PVT. These findings highlight the importance of careful catheter placement and imaging-based verification" Karayazili et al (2026).

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Impact of antimicrobial stewardship on OPAT outcomes – Full Text

"A structured AMS intervention for UTIs in OPAT improved appropriate antibiotic duration, increased IV-to-oral switching, and reduced healthcare costs without compromising clinical safety. Behavior-informed stewardship strategies can optimize antimicrobial use in OPAT care" Gómez-Zorrilla et al (2026).

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Ultrasound-based vein visualization technology

"The prototype outperformed the landmark technique by visualizing non-palpable, non-visible vessels. The veins identified were larger and optimally located in the mid-forearm, both attributes linked to fewer complications and improved first-time insertion success" Liddelow et al (2026).

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Establishing a PICC service in a middle-income country

"The incidence of catheter failure (22.4%) and other complications during PICC maintenance (28.0%) was higher than modern optimized vascular access program. Recognition of common complications and risk factors leading to PICC removal highlights the need for targeted surveillance and post-insertion care to improve PICC outcomes" Kasikan et al (2026).

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Comparative safety of PICC-ports and chest ports in oncology

"In this retrospective cohort, PICC-ports demonstrated a safety profile comparable to chest ports, with fewer occlusions but more placement failures. These results support the routine clinical use of PICC-ports in eligible patients, though further randomized trials are needed to confirm long-term outcomes" Hillaireau et al (2026).

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Review of pediatric port infections

"In a large-scale cohort of pediatric port placement, steroids and severe neutropenia increased the odds of port infection while prophylactic antibiotics helped mitigate this risk" Katz et al (2026).

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