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Infectious Disease
Sys. Review
Colistin-based inhalation regimens rank highest for clinical response in multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii pneumonia
Colistin Inhalation Tops for Drug-Resistant Pneumonia
This network meta-analysis of 1420 patients with multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (MDRAB) pneumonia compared colistin, tigecyclin…
For tough pneumonia, inhaled colistin works best, but sulbactam is a good alternative without the toxicity.
Jul 3, 2026
Infectious Disease
Meta-analysis
Newer antibiotics reduce nephrotoxicity and improve eradication of carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacilli versus generic antibiotics in HABP/VABP
Newer antibiotics no better at preventing pneumonia deaths
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated newer antibiotics versus generic antibiotics for hospital-acquired and ventilator-associa…
Newer antibiotics for hospital-acquired pneumonia don't lower death risk more than older generics, but they do spare kidneys.
Jun 3, 2026
Infectious Disease
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis reveals high Salmonella prevalence in Chinese eggs compared to international standards
Salmonella in Chinese eggs shows higher rates than US and Europe
A meta-analysis of eggs in China shows Salmonella contamination rates are significantly higher than in the United States and Europe. Farm sa…
A review of data from China shows Salmonella contamination in eggs is more common than in the US and Europe, with higher rates on shells tha…
May 16, 2026