All Medical Microbiology articles – Page 8
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NewsPaxlovid’s impact on hospitalization and death in COVID-vaccinated older adults far weaker than previously thought
A new study overturns the assumption that Paxlovid’s effectiveness in reducing COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in unvaccinated adults also applies to vaccinated adults.
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NewsNovel antibiotic BTZ-043 also reaches tuberculosis bacteria hiding in dead lung tissue
Researchers have shown that the novel antibiotic BTZ-043 effectively penetrates tubercolous lesions and accumulates there in high concentrations. Consequently, the drug can fight Mtb bacteria even in hard-to-reach areas.
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News1 in 5 older adults get infections after heart surgery, and women have a 60% higher risk
One in five older adults gets an infection up to six months after heart surgery, with women far more likely to develop one, according to two studies which examined thousands of cases of coronary artery bypass grafting.
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NewsPlague transmission may have begun a century before the Black Death, study shows
Evidence from 13th-century chroniclers and physicians indicates plague may have been involved in epidemics a century before the Black Death, a new study shows. Source: Dschingis Khan und seine Erben (exhibition catalogue), München 2005, p. 253 Conquest of Baghdad by the Mongols 1258. Right part of a double-page ...
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NewsResearchers explore Spanish flu’s impact on Appalachia
A new book examines how the 1918 influenza pandemic disproportionately impacted Appalachian communities, exacerbating long-standing health disparities. Those included limited health care access, poor working conditions and systemic poverty.
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NewsWe know what you ate: Detailed protein maps assess intestinal health
A new method has been designed to map the near-exact molecular details of the human and bacterial protein regulations within the host-gut microbiome interactions. These proteins could be used for medical and dietary intervention to maintain intestinal health.
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NewsCARB-X funds Peptilogics to develop a novel, broad-spectrum therapeutic to treat fracture-related infections
CARB-X will award Peptilogics US$3.3 million to develop and execute a workplan for its slow-release formulation of a novel, broad-spectrum therapeutic, zaloganan-CR, an engineered peptide intended for use in preventing infection after high-energy-traumatic bone injuries.
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NewsStudy shows drop in use of antiviral medications in young children with influenza
Despite national medical guidelines supporting the use of antiviral medications in young children diagnosed with influenza, a recent study reports an underuse of the treatment.
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NewsNew guidelines unveil advanced strategies for HIV treatment and prevention
The International Antiviral (formerly AIDS) Society-USA (IAS-USA) has published new international guidelines for the treatment and prevention of HIV, based on significant advances in antiretroviral therapies and new prevention strategies such as pre-exposure prophylaxis.
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NewsUsing antibiotics alone to treat children with appendicitis is a cost-effective and safe alternative to surgery
An analysis of data from more than 1,000 children with uncomplicated acute appendicitis found an antibiotics-only approach resulted in less pain and fewer days off from school during the first year after the initial hospital visit.
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NewsFirst-of-its-kind national trial exploring potential of antibiotics for lowering c-section rates in women with obesity
A multicenter national clinical trial will study whether antibiotics given at the beginning of labor induction result in a decrease in C-sections. The trial is thought to be the first large-scale study of its kind in the United States.
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NewsEnhanced screening methods prevent spread of drug-resistant fungal infections in hospitals
Researchers have enhanced hospital screening protocols for Candida auris, an often drug-resistant fungal pathogen. These new guidelines could promote early detection of the harmful fungus in high-risk patients and prevent hospital outbreaks.
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NewsAI tackles huge problem of antimicrobial resistance in intensive care
Artificial intelligence (AI) can provide same-day assessments of antimicrobial resistance for patients in intensive care – critical to preventing life-threatening sepsis.
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NewsScientists probe link between gut microbiome and spine health
Researchers looked at patients with and without lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis to examine the differences in gut microbiome in the two groups.
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NewsHalf of all patients with sepsis die within two years
Half of all patients with sepsis admitted to an emergency medical department died within two years, according to researchers investigating factors that could predict outcomes for these patients.
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NewsHospitals that are understaffed for infection prevention and control have higher rates of infection, study says
Inadequate infection prevention and control staffing levels are associated with higher rates of healthcare-associated infections, according to a new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control. The study, conducted by the APIC Center for Research, Practice & Innovation, summarizes a pilot project to evaluate ...
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NewsCan a drug-free nasal spray protect against deadly respiratory infections?
A novel nasal spray for preventing respiratory infections works by forming a protective coating on the nasal cavity, which captures airborne respiratory droplets and acts as a physical barrier against viruses and bacteria, while effectively neutralizing them.
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NewsSome guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis E virus infection need a revamp, evaluation finds
A systematic evaluation of HEV infection guidelines revealed significant variability in their quality and recommendations. While some demonstrated strengths, others were found lacking in stakeholder involvement, rigor of development, and applicability.
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NewsTriple antibody therapy shows promise for long-lasting HIV control
A cocktail of three broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAb) successfully suppressed virus in people living with HIV, a new study shows. Some participants showed long-term control of the virus months after antibody levels declined to low or undetectable.
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NewsMachine learning could help reduce hospitalizations by nearly 30% during a pandemic, study finds
New research shows machine learning can be more effective than current methods to distribute scarce treatments to patients most vulnerable during a public health crisis.