Editor's note: A full list of coauthors and their affiliated institutions appears at the end of this post. The work to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections in intensive care units is ...

Breast cancer treatments such as chemotherapy usually require frequent blood tests and usually need to be given through your vein, or through IVs. It can become painful to be repeatedly poked with ...

An otherwise healthy 6-year-old had a central line that tested positive for a type of fungal infection that typically strikes adults with compromised immune systems. About a year and a half ago, a ...

To determine the association of a central-line maintenance team on the incidence of central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Overall CLABSI ...

Identifying Patterns and Barriers in OncotypeDX Recurrence Score Testing in Older Patients With Early-Stage, Estrogen Receptor–Positive Breast Cancer: Implications for Guidance and Reimbursement Our ...

Infection-prevention protocols showed significant reductions in central line-associated blood stream infections and bacteria in the blood of ambulatory pediatric oncology patients.

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We developed a staff educational series to identify knowledge deficits and standardize the use, care, and maintenance of central lines, with the goal of reducing the rate of CLABSIs. The methodology ...

Central venous catheters (CVCs) help deliver medication, fluids, blood, or nutrition. They can also be useful for monitoring and performing certain tests and procedures. Placing CVCs or central lines ...