7 vs 14 Days of Antibiotics for Bacteremia, Factor XI Inhibition for Atrial Fibrillation, ACEi or ARB Before Elective Surgery, GLP-1 Agonist for HFpEF and Obesity
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Evaluating Antibiotic Duration in Bacteremia Treatment
This chapter explores the BALANCE trial, which investigated the effectiveness of seven versus fourteen days of antibiotic treatment for bloodstream infections. It highlights the study's design, key findings, and the implications for reducing antimicrobial exposure and resistance in treating bacteremia.
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