Clin Med
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Clin Med
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Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. National guidelines recommend that a minimum of 14 days of antibiotics should be used to treat uncomplicated bacteraemia. ⋯ This increase in compliance was noted in both methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (45% versus 58%) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (42% versus 62%) bacteraemia. This audit demonstrated a simple and effective intervention that has improved the treatment of this potentially life-threatening condition.
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Diaphragm disease occurs in 2% of chronic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug users and occasionally may cause subacute small bowel obstruction.