University of Liverpool Jan 9 2025 A groundbreaking UK study led by the University of Liverpool has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in hospitals. Despite promising previous analysis, the study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), found that using the PCT biomarker to guide treatment decisions did not reduce antibiotic duration when compared to usual

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