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Using Buzzy during venipuncture – Full Text

"Buzzy ® can be an effective non-pharmacology strategy to manage pain and anxiety during venipunctures in pediatric patients, as it showed benefits in the physical and emotional aspects, with the possibility of being using both in the clinical practice and in future research studies" Santos et al (2026).

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Malaria transmission via needle stick injury

"We also report the findings of a systematic literature review of papers describing malaria transmission to healthcare professionals via sharps injuries or blood spillage" Malek et al (2026).

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OPAT for infective endocarditis treatment

"In appropriately selected, stabilized patients, OPAT was associated with lower all-cause mortality and acute kidney failure, with no significant differences in major other adverse events" Alkuwaiti et al (2026)

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Upper-extremity venous blood flow following PICC placement – Full Text

"Patient morphology and venous anatomy were associated with different patterns of early hemodynamic change after PICC insertion. This study evaluated hemodynamic changes only; catheter-related thrombosis was not assessed, and no conclusions regarding thrombosis risk can be drawn" Wang et al (2026).

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PICC care bundle in pediatric oncology

"Implementation of a standardized, ultrasound-guided PICC care bundle was feasible and associated with favorable vascular access and patient-reported outcomes in this resource-constrained pediatric oncology setting" Singh et al (2026).

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Reducing unnecessary phlebotomy

"This multifaceted QI approach, integrating systemic interventions and education, effectively reduced unnecessary lab testing. It simultaneously improved patient experience, yielded cost savings, and mitigated environmental impact, offering a transferable framework" Varkey et al (2026).

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At-home PICC insertion service for oncology patients – Full Text

"At-home PICC placement appears to be a feasible and clinically applicable approach when performed by qualified and credentialed professionals. These observations, derived from real-world clinical experience, suggest a potential role for this model in selected patient populations" Ioannidis et al (2026).

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