Does prophylactic oral nystatin for preterm babies under 33 weeks ' gestation decrease fungal colonisation and invasive fungaemia?
The introduction of a prophylactic nystatin administration policy for babies born before 33 weeks was associated with a significant reduction in fungal colonisation and invasive fungal infection.
Estimated DRC are significantly below the assessment of the German national guideline. Differing definitions of observation period and cost attribution might explain differing German DRC results. Signs of hospital psychiatric comorbidity bias indicate overestimation of hospital DRC. Identified associations of DRC with certain medical diseases in older adults warrant further research. Up to one quarter of patients with severe depression diagnosis might lack specialist treatment.