The Bottom Line

JANUARY 30, 2025

Antibiotic Treatment for 7 versus 14 Days in Patients with Bloodstream Infections BALANCE Investigators. NEJM 2024; DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2404991 Clinical Question In hospitalised patients with bloodstream infections (BSI), is antibiotic treatment for 7 days, compared to treatment for 14 days, non-inferior with respect to mortality at 90 days?

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GEDC

JANUARY 30, 2025

GEDCs Spotlight Series shares the great work that member organizations are doing in the field of geriatric emergency medicine. Through the pursuit of GEDA accreditation, implementation of meaningful QI initiatives, and provision of educational resources for clinicians, health systems that take advantage of GEDC membership are setting the standard for outstanding geriatric emergency medicine.

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ESO

JANUARY 30, 2025

Long, physically demanding hours coupled with life-and-death decision-making can lead to more than just burnout for first responders. Nearly 22% of all fire service members are expected to experience PTSD at some point in their careers. Due to this, protecting your team members wellbeing should be a top priority for EMS agencies and fire departments alike, right up there with their physical safety.

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