Meta-analysis shows antibiotics and TCM are effective for bovine mastitis in dairy cows
Traditional Chinese Medicine shows promise for treating cow mastitis
This meta-analysis reviews efficacy data from nine antibiotic studies and ten Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) studies in dairy cows with …
A review of nine antibiotic studies and ten Traditional Chinese Medicine studies found both treatments work for bovine mastitis.
Systematic Review Finds No BV Recurrence Reduction With Male Partner Treatment
Combined treatment does not lower bacterial vaginosis recurrence rates
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 953 couples found that treating male sexual partners of women with bacterial vaginosis did not s…
A large review of 953 couples found that treating male partners alongside women did not reduce bacterial vaginosis recurrence compared to tr…
Meta-analysis shows linezolid-containing regimens for multidrug/rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis
Linezolid helps treat drug resistant tuberculosis
This meta-analysis of 3019 patients evaluates the efficacy and safety of linezolid-containing regimens compared to standard of care for…
New evidence shows that adding linezolid to treatment helps patients with drug resistant tuberculosis achieve better health outcomes.
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir in Breast Milk: Low Infant Exposure in Lactating Women
Paxlovid levels low in breast milk, early study finds
This Phase 1 open-label study in 8 healthy lactating women found that nirmatrelvir/ritonavir concentrations in breast milk were consistently…
A small study finds that nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) passes into breast milk at low levels, suggesting minimal infant exposure.
Islatravir and lenacapavir fixed-dose combination shows similar bioavailability to single agents in healthy volunteers
New HIV pill works with or without food in early safety tests
This open-label phase 1 study enrolled 93 people without HIV to assess the oral relative bioavailability and safety of a fixed-dose combinat…
A new HIV pill containing islatravir and lenacapavir showed similar drug levels whether taken with food or on an empty stomach, supporting f…
Phase 1 study traces ainuovirine metabolism and excretion in healthy men
A single dose of oral ainuovirine clears the body within two days in healthy men
This phase 1 open-label study in 6 healthy men examined the pharmacokinetics and mass balance of a single dose of radiolabelled ainuovirine.
A single dose of oral ainuovirine clears the body within two days in healthy men, with most of the drug leaving unchanged through urine and …
Observational study assesses MiniDock MTB diagnostic accuracy against Xpert in Indonesian TB patients
New TB test shows promise in Indonesia trial
This observational study evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of MiniDock MTB on sputum swabs compared to Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra and liquid cultur…
A new TB test called MiniDock MTB accurately detected TB in adults, but sensitivity dropped in children and low-burden cases.
Review finds higher ambient temperature linked to lower viral gastroenteritis rates in children
Hotter weather may lower the chance of viral stomach bugs in children
This secondary analysis of a prospective multisite study reviews the association between environmental exposures and viral gastroenteritis i…
Higher temperatures were linked to fewer viral stomach bugs in children, suggesting weather patterns matter for health.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of HPV vaccine awareness and uptake in Cameroon
Only 22.9 percent of Cameroon participants received the HPV vaccine despite high awareness among doctors
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes data from 33 studies involving 8,175 participants in Cameroon regarding HPV vaccine awa…
In Cameroon, only 22.9 percent of people got the HPV vaccine. While doctors recommend it, knowledge gaps and changing attitudes are blocking…
Active sepsis prevention program reduces maternal infection-related complications in Malawi and Uganda
New program cuts deadly infections in mothers by 32%
This cluster-randomized trial in Malawi and Uganda involving 431,394 women found that an Active Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Sepsis …
A low-cost hospital program in Africa cut life-threatening infections in pregnant women by more than 30%, offering hope for safer childbirth…
Bibliometric analysis reveals increasing research trends in intestinal microbiota and chronic wounds
Research shows gut health may help heal chronic wounds
This bibliometric analysis of 553 English articles examines research trends regarding intestinal microbiota and chronic wounds from 2005 to …
New research trends suggest that the bacteria in your gut could play a vital role in healing difficult wounds like diabetic foot ulcers.
Case report of multidrug resistant Myroides odoratimimus infection in a gastric cancer patient
Rare bacteria shows resistance to most common antibiotics
This case report describes a single instance of Myroides odoratimimus infection in a patient with gastric cancer.
A single case study reveals a rare urinary infection that resisted 23 out of 24 antibiotics tested in a laboratory setting.