August 07, 2025

Metagenomics Reshapes Intensive Care Units

UK hospitals are using real-time sequencing to detect infections faster, improve patient outcomes, and support national surveillance

The Pathologist

July 30, 2025

Mortality Among Surgeons in the United States 

National mortality data reveal that surgeons face higher death rates than non-surgeon physicians, with cancer and external causes contributing prominently.

Conexiant

August 01, 2025

UTI Linked to Short-Term Spike in MI, Storke

Analysis of microbiologically confirmed UTIs reveals a transient increase in cardiovascular event rates, especially within 7 days of infection onset.

Conexiant

July 23, 2025

IDSA Issues Stratified Antibiotic Approach for complicated UTIs

New recommendations outline a stratified antibiotic treatment for complicated urinary tract infections, including shorter durations, oral transition timing, and tailored empiric choices based on illness severity and resistance risks.

Conexiant

July 21, 2025

Sharp Rise in Fentanyl Overdoses During Pandemic

From 2019 to 2021, U.S. emergency departments saw a 125.4% rise in synthetic opioid overdoses, highlighting shifting trends in hospital use related to opioids during and before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conexiant

July 01, 2025

Five Gynecologic Conditions Linked with Bladder Pain

A new international consensus identifies five gynecologic conditions commonly linked with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome, urging clinicians to adopt a multidisciplinary and trauma-informed approach to care.

Conexiant

June 18, 2025

Are CBD Compounds Effective Antifungals?

CBD and CBDV exhibit antifungal activity against Cryptococcus neoformans and dermatophytes in vitro and improve survival in an in vivo model.

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June 24, 2025

Shorter Antibiotic Courses: Safe for DFO?

A new meta-analysis aims to clarify optimal antibiotic duration for diabetic foot osteomyelitis

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June 24, 2025

Best Fluid for Sepsis? Crystalloids Lead

A network meta-analysis of 32 randomized trials found that balanced crystalloid solutions were associated with lower mortality, reduced acute kidney injury, and shorter hospital stays in patients with sepsis or septic shock.

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