Systematic review and meta-analysis of MDR-TB prevalence in the MENA region
TB drug resistance in Middle East and North Africa
This meta-analysis of 25 studies from 6 countries synthesized the prevalence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in the MENA region. The poo…
A review of 25 studies found about 3.5% of TB patients in the region have drug-resistant strains. The findings highlight a need for stronger…
Narrative review evaluates Oxford Nanopore sequencing for pediatric infectious disease diagnostics
New Pocket Device Finds Kids' Infections in Hours Not Days
This narrative review examines the use of Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) sequencing in pediatric emergency infectious diseases. The auth…
• Real-time gene sequencing spots infections and antibiotic needs fast • Helps doctors treat seriously sick children in emergency rooms • St…
Review of antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance in Chilean salmon aquaculture
Chilean Salmon Farms Leak Antibiotics Into Human Medicine Supply Chains
This review examines antibiotic use and metaphylactic treatments in Chilean salmon aquaculture. The authors synthesize evidence on antimicro…
• Antibiotic resistance from fish farms jumps to human pathogens • Affects seafood eaters and global antibiotic effectiveness • Better vacci…
Review of fungal fuel cells with no reported clinical outcomes or safety data
Scientists explore using fungal fuel cells to create clean energy sources for the future
This source is a review that discusses fungal fuel cells. The authors note that the population, sample size, and setting are not reported. N…
This review looks at how fungi might power fuel cells. More research is needed before these devices can be used in real life.
Narrative review on unspecified topic lacks reported population or outcomes
Review explores how diet and lifestyle may influence long-term health
This source is a narrative review with no reported study population, intervention, or outcomes. The authors provide no synthesized findings,…
A new review looks at how daily choices might affect your health over time. It suggests small changes could make a big difference.
Review of phage strategies for antimicrobial resistance and cancer-related infections
Virus Trucks Deliver Cancer Drugs While Fighting Superbugs
This narrative review examines phage-enabled strategies, tailored formulations, and engineered phages for treating antimicrobial resistance,…
• Engineered viruses now target tumors and kill drug-resistant bacteria • Patients with tough infections or hard-to-treat cancers could bene…
Review of bibliometric data shows growing research interest in macrophage polarization strategies for prostate cancer since 2015
Your Body's Immune Cells Could Fight Prostate Cancer Better
This bibliometric and visual analysis review examines publications related to macrophage polarization and activation in prostate cancer. The…
• Scientists reprogrammed immune cells to attack prostate tumors • Helps men with stubborn advanced prostate cancer • Still in early clinica…
Systematic review of artesunate for cytomegalovirus in immunocompromised patients
A Malaria Drug Shows Promise Against a Common Virus
This systematic review synthesizes evidence from 46 studies regarding artesunate for cytomegalovirus in immunocompromised individuals. The a…
A well-known malaria drug called artesunate may offer a new weapon against a common virus that causes serious harm in people with weakened i…
Review notes gut mycobiota dysbiosis in autism, ADHD, and Rett syndrome
Fungi in the gut may drive autism and ADHD symptoms
This narrative review synthesizes emerging evidence on gut mycobiota in autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, …
New research suggests gut fungi, not just bacteria, may play a key role in autism and ADHD.
Meta-analysis finds 22.5% prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and high resistance to tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, and penicillin in Kenya
Kenya's Silent Gonorrhea Crisis Demands New Solutions Now
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 5,170 participants in Kenya found a pooled prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae of 22.5%. Resista…
• Gonorrhea affects one in four high-risk Kenyans tested • Sex workers and low-education groups face highest danger • New treatments like ph…
Systematic review and meta-analysis compares oral azithromycin and doxycycline for moderate to severe acne
Azithromycin may work better than doxycycline for some acne cases
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on oral azithromycin pulse therapy versus doxycycline for moderate to severe a…
A new review finds azithromycin pulse therapy may improve acne more than doxycycline, with fewer side effects for some patients.
Meta-analysis associates childhood antibiotic use with increased inflammatory bowel disease risk
Early antibiotics may raise your risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease later in life
This meta-analysis of 8 studies involving 2783 cases examines the association between antibiotic use in children aged 1 to 17 years and the …
New research shows that taking antibiotics during childhood could increase the chance of developing inflammatory bowel disease later in life