March 04, 2026

Refining Vancomycin Use in Early CDI

A modified dosing approach could reshape recurrence prevention strategies.

Conexiant

March 03, 2026

Penicillins Lead in SSI Prevention

Network meta-analysis compares antibiotic classes for colorectal surgery prophylaxis

Conexiant

March 03, 2026

Antibiotic Guideline Gaps Raise SSI Risk

Nonadherence to IDSA/SIS/SHEA perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines associated with significantly higher surgical site infection rates, finds nationwide analysis.

Conexiant

March 02, 2026

Sepsis Antibiotic Timing Shows Physician Divide

Emergency department physicians differ in how quickly they initiate antibiotics for suspected sepsis.

Conexiant

February 18, 2026

Bacterial Pseudaminic Acid Emerges as an Immune Target

Glycoproteomic mapping reveals pseudaminic acid as a shared feature across pathogenic bacteria 

The Analytical Scientist

February 17, 2026

Hospital Prices Posted. Few Patients Look.

Federal rules require hospitals to post prices so patients can shop. Instead, insurers and providers use the data to negotiate what they get paid.

KFF Health News

February 16, 2026

Omadacycline for Pediatric CAP

Case details intravenous-to-oral strategy after multiple antibiotic hypersensitivity reactions

Conexiant

February 13, 2026

Conjugative CRISPR System Cuts Resistance

Mobile gene drive-like platform spreads between bacteria and reduces ampicillin resistance by up to 5 logs while enabling cassette reversal

Conexiant

February 11, 2026

Staffing, Flexibility Top Nurses' List to Return

Two-thirds of former hospital nurses would consider coming back if workplace conditions improved, survey finds

Conexiant

February 10, 2026

Defining Appropriate Antibiotics

Scoping review argues for clearer definitions of appropriate antibiotic therapy in clinical research

Conexiant