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FDA Approves Augmentin XR (amoxicillin/clavulanate) for Community-Acquired Pneumonia and Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
Infectious Disease FDA Approval
FDA Approves Augmentin XR (amoxicillin/clavulanate) for Community-Acquired Pneumonia and Acute Bacterial Sinusitis FDA approves new antibiotic Augmentin XR for pneumonia and sinusitis.
The FDA approved Augmentin XR (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium extended-release tablets) for community-acquired pneumonia and acute bacter…
The FDA approved Augmentin XR, an extended-release antibiotic, for adults and some children with community-acquired pneumonia or acute bacte…
FDA Approves Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate) for Bacterial Infections
Infectious Disease FDA Approval
FDA Approves Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate) for Bacterial Infections FDA approves Augmentin for bacterial infections including sinusitis and UTIs.
The FDA approved Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium) for lower respiratory tract infections, acute bacterial otitis media, sin…
The FDA approved Augmentin, a combination antibiotic, for several bacterial infections like sinusitis, ear infections, and urinary tract inf…
FDA Approves Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate) for Bacterial Infections
Infectious Disease FDA Approval
FDA Approves Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate) for Bacterial Infections FDA approves new antibiotic Augmentin for bacterial infections
FDA approved Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate) for lower respiratory tract infections, acute otitis media, sinusitis, skin infections, and…
The FDA approved Augmentin, a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate, to treat bacterial infections like sinusitis, ear infections, and …
Nocardia keratitis virulence factors and host immune pathways mapped in systematic review
Infectious Disease Sys. Review
Nocardia keratitis virulence factors and host immune pathways mapped in systematic review New research reveals how Nocardia bacteria invade and survive in tissue
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on Nocardia keratitis pathogenesis, identifying virulence factors involved in adhesion, coloniza…
Scientists are uncovering the specific ways Nocardia bacteria stick to, invade, and survive inside human tissue to cause eye infections.
Genome-predicted PBP profiling shows high agreement with phenotypic testing for pneumococcal beta-lactam susceptibility
Infectious Disease Sys. Review
Genome-predicted PBP profiling shows high agreement with phenotypic testing for pneumococcal beta-lactam susceptibility Genome test predicts pneumococcal antibiotic resistance accurately
This mini review evaluates the use of genome-predicted beta-lactam susceptibility based on PBP1a, PBP2b, and PBP2x to predict drug-specific …
A new review finds that genome-based testing can accurately predict whether pneumococcal bacteria will resist beta-lactam antibiotics.
Chinese pediatric surgeons know prophylaxis guidelines but often fail to stop antibiotics at 24 hours
Infectious Disease Guideline
Chinese pediatric surgeons know prophylaxis guidelines but often fail to stop antibiotics at 24 hours Surgeons show high knowledge but inconsistent habits with antibiotics
A cross-sectional survey of 143 pediatric surgeons in Jiangsu, China, found high knowledge of perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis but gaps …
While pediatric surgeons know the rules for using antibiotics before surgery, many still struggle to follow specific timing guidelines for c…
HIV-related factors including antiretroviral therapy and low CD4+ counts associate with higher cardiovascular risk
Infectious Disease Meta-analysis
HIV-related factors including antiretroviral therapy and low CD4+ counts associate with higher cardiovascular risk HIV infection and certain factors increase heart health risks
This meta-analysis of observational studies involving 4,175,459 individuals identifies significant associations between HIV-related factors …
A massive review of over 4 million people shows how HIV and specific health markers impact the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
SP+AQ cuts malaria incidence 54.6% versus SP alone in African children
Infectious Disease Sys. Review
SP+AQ cuts malaria incidence 54.6% versus SP alone in African children Adding amodiaquine to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine reduces malaria in children
This meta-analysis of 32 sites across 13 African countries found that sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine plus amodiaquine (SP+AQ) reduced malaria inc…
Combining two medicines significantly lowers malaria rates in children across Africa compared to using only one drug.
Dolutegravir and lamivudine achieved 78% HIV-1 RNA suppression in patients with isolated reactive anti-HBc
Infectious Disease RCT
Dolutegravir and lamivudine achieved 78% HIV-1 RNA suppression in patients with isolated reactive anti-HBc Trial shows dolutegravir and lamivudine are safe for patients with HIV
This pooled analysis of Phase 3/3b trials evaluated dolutegravir/lamivudine (DTG/3TC) in adults with HIV-1 and isolated reactive hepatitis B…
A review of multiple trials shows that a common two-drug regimen effectively manages HIV while remaining safe for those with hepatitis B ant…
Impact of Rapid Multiplex Point of Care Testing on Antibiotic Prescribing
Infectious Disease RCT
Impact of Rapid Multiplex Point of Care Testing on Antibiotic Prescribing Rapid testing shows mixed results for reducing common antibiotic use
A randomized trial evaluates if rapid multiplex testing reduces same-day antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory infections in children and…
A new rapid test to identify respiratory viruses did not reduce overall antibiotic prescriptions, but showed potential for specific patient …
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis prevalence is 5.2% among patients with bacteriologically confirmed cases in Cameroon
Infectious Disease Meta-analysis
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis prevalence is 5.2% among patients with bacteriologically confirmed cases in Cameroon Identifying key risks for drug resistant tuberculosis infections in Cameroon
This meta-analysis of 28 studies involving 9,931 patients identifies a 5.2% pooled prevalence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) i…
New data shows that past infections and lifestyle factors like alcohol use can increase the risk of developing hard-to-treat tuberculosis.
Bidirectional automated texting engages 60.3% of people living with HIV for cardiovascular health
Infectious Disease RCT
Bidirectional automated texting engages 60.3% of people living with HIV for cardiovascular health Automated texting helps people living with HIV manage heart health
This observational cohort analysis of 471 people living with HIV evaluated a bidirectional automated texting (BAT) program for cardiovascula…
A new look at automated texting shows it is a practical way to help people living with HIV manage heart health and stay engaged in care.