Following congenital heart surgery, there are bloodstream infections.

Published Date: 09 Sep 2023

Children who have congenital heart surgery run the risk of getting bloodstream infections. What do we know about the prevalence and risk factors for this complication?

Read Full News

Latest News

US Doctor in Contact With Ebola Patient Heading to Czech Hospital From Uganda

A U.S. doctor will be transferred from Uganda to a hospital in Prague on Wednesday after he ⁠came into contact with a patient infected with Ebola, Czech health officials...

Ebola Likely Circulating in Congo for Two Months, Outbreak to Grow, WHO Says

The Ebola outbreak linked to more than 130 deaths in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo likely started two months ago and is expected to continue to grow, the World Health...

Isotretinoin Use in Teens Not Linked to Shorter Adult Height

Isotretinoin treatment for acne in adolescents is not associated with clinically meaningful reductions in adult height, a study shows.

CUVAF: Objective Biomarker for Myopia Screening

Spending at least 7 hours a week outdoors halves children’s myopia risk; researchers propose conjunctival UV autofluorescence as a quick, objective screening tool for eye health.

ENCORE: Amikacin Called Safe, Effective for MAC Lung Disease

Researchers are looking to expand the indication for this therapy to treatment-naive patients with Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease as part of a multidrug regimen.

Foreign Object Impaction: Navigating Tricky Extractions

Patients presenting with foreign bodies are on the rise; most impactions pass on their own, but clinicians should be ready to act fast if necessary.

Todays Updates

NP-Led Outreach Ups Cancer Screening in Rural Women Veterans

A nurse practitioner-led outreach program improves the rates of breast and cervical cancer screening among women veterans in rural areas, a retrospective study shows.

Less Mental Decline With Darolutamide vs Enzalutamide in PC

Over half of patients in a randomized trial switch from enzalutamide to darolutamide because of cognitive issues; no one switches in the opposite direction.

Todays Updates

NP-Led Outreach Ups Cancer Screening in Rural Women Veterans

A nurse practitioner-led outreach program improves the rates of breast and cervical cancer screening among women veterans in rural areas, a retrospective study shows.

Less Mental Decline With Darolutamide vs Enzalutamide in PC

Over half of patients in a randomized trial switch from enzalutamide to darolutamide because of cognitive issues; no one switches in the opposite direction.

Latest News

A U.S. doctor will be transferred from Uganda to a hospital in Prague on Wednesday after he ⁠came into contact with a patient infected with Ebola, Czech health officials...

The Ebola outbreak linked to more than 130 deaths in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo likely started two months ago and is expected to continue to grow, the World Health...

Isotretinoin treatment for acne in adolescents is not associated with clinically meaningful reductions in adult height, a study shows.

Spending at least 7 hours a week outdoors halves children’s myopia risk; researchers propose conjunctival UV autofluorescence as a quick, objective screening tool for eye health.

Researchers are looking to expand the indication for this therapy to treatment-naive patients with Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease as part of a multidrug regimen.

Patients presenting with foreign bodies are on the rise; most impactions pass on their own, but clinicians should be ready to act fast if necessary.

News All Time

FDA Approves First Golimumab Biosimilars to Treat RA and UC

The biosimilar approvals do not include Simponi and Simponi Aria’s indications outside of rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis.

Women With Lupus Face Troubles in Second Pregnancies

Women with systemic lupus erythematosus are less likely to have a second delivery and more likely to experience recurrent pregnancy complications, especially preterm birth.

NYC ‘Mold Busters’ Project Linked to Fewer ED Asthma Visits

The program is associated with improved asthma management among residents of public housing citywide, although success varies by building age, size, and other factors.

Analysis-Hantavirus Outbreak Tests Post-COVID Health Communications Playbook

A rodent-borne virus with a scary name. A mid-ocean cruise ship in quarantine. Several people dead and more falling sick.

Debate: Fast or Slow Correction of Chronic Hyponatremia?

Guidelines advise slow serum sodium correction to avoid osmotic demyelination, but recent data suggest that risk is low, and rapid correction may produce better outcomes.

Combo Therapy Tied to Better Quality of Life in Rhinitis

In patients with allergic rhinitis, fixed combinations of intranasal antihistamines and corticosteroids are tied to better quality-of-life outcomes than oral or intranasal antihistamines alone.

Novel IL-17A Inhibitor Shows Efficacy in Axial SpA

Compared with placebo, vunakizumab 120 mg significantly improves signs and symptoms of radiographic axial spondyloarthritis at week 16, with sustained efficacy through week 32.

Idiopathic Acute Pancreatitis: Are Hidden Causes Missed?

Researchers note that microlithiasis and biliary sludge are common causes of presumed idiopathic pancreatitis, which standard ultrasound often fails to detect.

NICE Backs First Immunotherapy for Resectable Gastric Cancer

NICE has recommended durvalumab for NHS use in England as part of perioperative treatment for adults with resectable gastric or gastro-oesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.

Pinpoint Giant Cell Arteritis in Primary Care

New treatments for giant cell arteritis offer steroid-free remission but require primary care clinicians to monitor for serious cardiovascular and infection risks.

Hantavirus Risk to US Public Remains Low, CDC Says

The risk from hantavirus to the general public remains very low, ⁠and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more than 100 staff members actively working on...

Chronic Cough Tied to Greater Healthcare Burden

Unexplained or refractory chronic cough affects a small fraction of individuals but is associated with impaired health status, a higher number of medical visits, and higher healthcare costs.

Gut Microbe Blooms Linked to Lupus Kidney Disease

Intestinal blooms of Ruminococcus gnavus, which produce a novel lipoglycan toxin, are linked to a distinct lupus nephritis endotype characterized by platelet activation and neutrophil degranulation.

Scarring Alopecias More Common in Black People, Urban Areas

Primary lymphocytic cicatricial alopecias disproportionately affect women, Black individuals, and urban dwellers, a study finds.

Tests in Italy, Spain Come Back Negative in Global Hunt for Hantavirus

Seventeen people under observation in Italy and Spain for possible hantavirus infection have tested negative, the countries' health ministries said on Wednesday as...

Britain to Bring 10 People to UK for Precautionary Isolation After Hantavirus Outbreak

Britain said on Tuesday that 10 people from remote island territories, including cruise ship passengers and ⁠medical staff who had contact with confirmed cases in the...

Recommended News For You

A small rise in cancer was observed following the 1986 Chernobyl accident.

Health researchers discuss Medicaid cancer screening trends, best practices

Congresswoman has cancer; the IRS is suing a controversial doctor; and caffeine and teenagers.

Is a $2,000 Whole-Body MRI Worth It?

A Win for Molecularly Guided Therapy for Cancer of Unknown Primary

Making informed decisions and managing regret after prostate cancer treatment

HER3 Antibody Drug Conjugate Shows Promise in NSCLC

Recommended Articles For You

The Evolving Arsenal: A 2025 Review of Antibody-Drug Conjugates and the Future of Precision Oncology 

Exploring the Impact of Adrenal Myelolipoma on the Human Body 

The Silent Danger of Hematoma: How to Identify and Treat This Potentially Serious Condition 

Exploring the Mysteries of Myxoma: A New Frontier in Medical Research 

Whats more on Hidoc Dr.

Medical Updates
KOL Videos
Surveys
Events

Daily news to keep you up to date

Gain valuable insights with our in-depth KOL Video discussions

Participate and win cash vouchers

Get updates on the latest events happening around the world
Featured News
Featured Articles
Featured Events
Featured KOL Videos

1.

Scientists hail the cervical cancer treatment as the most remarkable breakthrough in 20 years.

2.

Researchers use AI to monitor side effects of chemotherapy and support families dealing with pediatric cancer.

3.

Study finds 20 minutes of mindful breathing can rapidly reduce intensity of cancer pain

4.

Report suggests a big improvement in lung cancer survival

5.

The clinical trial of ENZAMET shows promise as a treatment for prostate cancer.

1.

Clinical Analysis of Prostate Cancer

2.

All You Need to Know About Mesna: The Ultimate Guide

3.

The Unfolding Revolution of Precision Medicine, Immunotherapy, and Digital Transformation in Medical Oncology 2025

4.

The Latest Research on Basal Cell Carcinoma: New Developments in Diagnosis and Cure 

5.

Early-Onset GI Cancers: Screening, AI Innovations & Research Advances 2025

1.

International Lung Cancer Congress®

2.

Genito-Urinary Oncology Summit 2026

3.

Future NRG Oncology Meeting

4.

ISMB 2026 (Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology)

5.

Annual International Congress on the Future of Breast Cancer East

1.

Understanding Early Relapse in B-cell ALL: Rates, Risks, and Common Sites

2.

Newer Immunotherapies for Myeloma- A Comprehensive Overview

3.

Targeting Oncologic Drivers: A New Approach to Lung Cancer Treatment

4.

An Eagles View - Evidence-based Discussion on Iron Deficiency Anemia- Panel Discussion- Part II

5.

Iron Deficiency Anemia: Ferric Maltol As a New Treatment Option- Summarization of the New Perspective

Fastest Growing Medical Platform for Doctors

Address :
Hidoc Dr. Inc. | Delaware C Corp | 1309 Coffeen Ave. Suite 1200, Sheridan WY, 82801

Phone :
+1-415-463-3094

Email :
anishagadia@hidoc.co

Quick Links

Drug DatabaseDrug InteractionDiseases Database
KOL VideosKnowledge HubQuizzes
Medical UpdatesEventsAbout Us

© Copyright 2026 Hidoc Dr. Inc.

Terms & Conditions - LLP | Inc. | Privacy Policy - LLP | Inc. | Account Deactivation
Home
Profile
Login
bot