March 06, 2026

Framework Targets Hospital-Onset UTIs

The expert panel outlines surveillance, device management, and diagnostic stewardship strategies to address both catheter-associated and non–catheter-associated infections.

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March 04, 2026

Pneumonia Patterns Postpandemic

Pneumococcal and RSV RAD-CAP incidence increased as SARS-CoV-2 incidence declined, disproportionately affecting older adults.

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March 04, 2026

Albumin Therapy Tested in Septic Shock

Multicenter randomized study finds similar mortality and organ failure outcomes with albumin therapy and standard fluid care

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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.

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March 02, 2026

Sepsis Antibiotic Timing Shows Physician Divide

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

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February 13, 2026

Chronic Cough Despite Normal Workup

Researchers describe diagnostic evaluation and management considerations when standard testing fails to identify the cause of persistent cough.

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February 12, 2026

Drooling Flags Severe Dermatomyositis

Three cases suggest drooling may mark advanced dermatomyositis with dysphagia, aspiration pneumonia, and poor response to treatment.

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February 12, 2026

Leukemia Case Prompts Broader Review

Researchers assess hematologic malignancies temporally associated with mRNA COVID-19 vaccination.

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February 10, 2026

When Obesity Meets Infection Risk

Researchers analyze data from Finnish cohorts and the UK Biobank to examine how body mass index relates to severe infections and their global burden.

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February 10, 2026

Defining Appropriate Antibiotics

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

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