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PICC outcomes in hematological cancer patients – Full Text

"This review aimed to examine if there is any difference in the risk of thrombosis and central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) with the use of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) and conventional central venous catheters (CVC) in hematological cancer patients" Ge and Zheng (2025).

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CRBSI among hemodialysis patients – Full Text

"Over 50% of patients developed CRBSI and gram-positive bacteria were the major causative bacteria. Associated factors were multifactorial and preventive care would be ideal to reduce the number of CRBSI based on these findings" Costantine et al (2025).

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Occupational health problems in pathology – Full Text

"The study highlights substantial occupational health challenges among Indian pathologists, particularly musculoskeletal issues, needlestick and cut injuries, eye strain, and adverse effects of formalin exposure" Kanungo et al (2024).

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Vascular access device complications in pregnancy

"The objectives are 3-fold: (1) discuss indications and contraindications, approach to placement, and associated complications for PICC lines, arterial catheters, centrally inserted central catheters, and peripheral intravenous catheters; (2) review available data regarding complications associated with these catheters in pregnancy; and (3) propose an evidence-based approach to clinical decision making regarding vascular access in 2 clinical scenarios among pregnant patients" Sarosi et al (2025).

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Repeated peripheral IV catheterization in neonates

"The aim of this study was describe the clinical characteristics of neonates requiring multiple PIVCs during hospitalization. A secondary case series of neonates requiring three or more PIVCs during their admission were identified from a cohort admitted to an Australian Neonatal Unit between October 2020 and February 2021" Hall et al (2025).

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Home intravenous diuretic administration for heart failure – Full Text

"Intravenous (IV) diuretic administration is essential for treating worsening HF. Emerging strategies include home-based IV diuretic therapy administration; however, limited practical implementation guidance is available. This scoping review aims to summarize the literature on home IV diuretic administration for HF patients, focusing on the interventions' characteristics, and facilitators and barriers to its implementation" Krauter et al (2025).

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Red blood cell transfusions in NICU

"Large variation in transfusion practice remains between Dutch NICUs despite a national guideline. Extreme prematurity and cumulative blood draws were associated with increased use of RBC transfusions" Heeger et al (2025).

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Enhanced adult DIVA score in an emergency department

"The EA-DIVA scale, originally validated in a preoperative setting, was effectively implemented for the first time in the ED. This study established a lower cutoff score for expert intervention utilizing ultrasound guidance compared with previous applications of the EA-DIVA scale" Petta et al (2025).

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Use of a midline catheter for apheresis

"We present a single institutional experience with 78 patients, who underwent a total of 87 apheresis procedures after placement of a midline catheter" Bansal et al (2025).

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