University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital

Comparison of Empiric Antibiotics With and Without MRSA Coverage in Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome

PURPOSE: Treatment of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) typically covers methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). However, limited data exist to show an optimal antibiotic regimen. We hypothesized that empiric antibi...

Navigating intraoperative hypotension: rethinking traditional management for improved patient outcomes

Intraoperative hemodynamic instability and hypotension commonly occur in anesthetized patients and are associated with postoperative morbidity and mortality. A growing body of evidence establishes a strong correlation between intraoperative hypotension (IOH) and adverse events su...

The current state of Spanish language resources for patients in Alabama with rare genetic disease: qualitative expert stakeholder interviews

BACKGROUND: Patients with a rare genetic disease face unmet needs deepened by the traditional American healthcare system. Social, educational, and financial support resources help address some of these challenges; however, for patients who are Spanish speaking, the language barri...