Younger age, cardiac devices, and catheterization as risks for right-sided endocarditis. Dr. Vigna advocates for safer central line designs. Anyone who receives polyurethane or silicone midlines, PICC ...

There is no justification for the continued use of polyurethane PICC lines, midlines, or central lines as there is safer technology that reduces the risk of infection of the venous central lines.” — ...

For patients with cancer, having a PICC or port can be convenient, but I got it removed the moment I was allowed to. One of the first decisions you’ll have to make after receiving a diagnosis of ...