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Highlights of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) 37th Critical Care Congress
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Title Highlights of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) 37th Critical Care Congress
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/9125?src=rss
Description The annual MRSA-related mortality rate in the United States exceeds the mortality rate for HIV disease. Clinically relevant findings from outcomes research on the July phenomenon, fetal and maternal outcomes, a modified SOFA screening tool, and candidemia risk assessment are highlighted. Medscape Critical Care
Category Articles > Critical Care
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Date Apr 8, 2008
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