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Pediatrics
RCT
Oral amoxicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanate is non-inferior to intravenous treatment for severe CAP in children
Trial shows oral antibiotics work for children with severe pneumonia
This randomized controlled trial of 1,101 children with severe community-acquired pneumonia in sub-Saharan Africa found that step-down oral …
A large trial in Africa found that switching children from IV to oral antibiotics for pneumonia is as safe and effective as staying on IV tr…
Aug 9, 2026
Pediatrics
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis finds no clear difference between amoxicillin and other antibiotics for community-acquired pneumonia
Doctors find amoxicillin works just as well as other drugs for pneumonia
A systematic review and meta-analysis compared amoxicillin and amoxicillin-clavulanate to other antibiotics for community-acquired pneumonia…
New research shows a common antibiotic called amoxicillin works just as well as other options for treating pneumonia in people of all ages.
May 8, 2026
Geriatrics & Aging
Sys. Review
Systematic review finds limited evidence for antibiotics in low back pain with Modic changes
Antibiotics Might Ease Back Pain for Some
A systematic review of 3 RCTs (402 adults) found amoxicillin may slightly reduce pain and disability at 12-14 weeks in patients with low bac…
For people with low back pain and specific MRI changes, antibiotics could treat the root cause instead of just masking the pain.
Cochrane
Apr 11, 2026