Real-time AS decision support for rapid diagnostics is associated with improved antimicrobial use and high satisfaction ratings by providers.

Implementation of a unique in-person pediatric antimicrobial stewardship program was associated with a significant increase in infectious disease consultations at a quaternary care children's hospital. This study demonstrates that antimicrobial stewardship programs support, and do not compete with, infectious disease programs.

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Rates of the demand for transplantation continue to rise and exceed the supply of available organs. 1 To maximize the successful transplantation of a limited number of available organs, research has highlighted the importance of identifying and treating psychosocial factors, including substance use, present at the pre-transplant evaluation, due to their association with poor post-transplant outcomes (ie, nonadherence, increased risk for rejection, and graft failure). [2][3][4] Studies have examined risk by organ type, but the existing literature largely focuses on marijuana and alcohol use within predominantly adult transplant populations. 5 Though less data exist on substance use rates in pediatric transplant patients, youth substance use in the general population remains a public health concern. 6 Several large longitudinal studies highlight increases in marijuana use as adolescent age increases,

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