The lungs were long thought to be sterile until technical advances uncovered the presence
of the lung microbial community. The microbiome of healthy lungs is mainly derived from the …

There has been an increase in the incidence of acute pancreatitis reported worldwide.
Despite improvements in access to care, imaging and interventional techniques, acute …

The purpose of this document is to highlight practical recommendations to assist acute care
hospitals to prioritize and implement strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia …

Probiotics are routinely administered to hospitalized patients for many potential indications
but have been associated with adverse effects that may outweigh their potential benefits …

Within the last decade, research regarding the human gut microbiome has exploded. While
the gastrointestinal tract was once regarded simply as a digestive organ, new technologies …

Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive
recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The …

The central role of the microbiome in critical illness is supported by a half century of
experimental and clinical study. The physiological effects of critical illness and the clinical …

Background Critical illness is characterized by a loss of commensal flora and an overgrowth
of potentially pathogenic bacteria, leading to a high susceptibility to nosocomial infections …

Introduction Gut permeability is increased in critically ill patients, and associated with the
development of the systemic inflammatory response syndrome and multiple organ …

Hospital-acquired pneumonia and ventilator-associated pneumo... : Current Opinion in
Pulmonary Medicine Hospital-acquired pneumonia and ventilator-associated pneumonia …