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Sequential fosfomycin therapy beneficial in bacterial prostatitis caused by multidrug-resistant E coli

14 May 2024 by

Sequential treatment with the oral antibiotic fosfomycin appears to be safe and effective in the management of patients with acute bacterial prostatitis secondary to multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli, according to the phase IV FOS-PROST study.

Sequential fosfomycin therapy beneficial in bacterial prostatitis caused by multidrug-resistant E coli

14 May 2024

Positive antibiotic interactions for MRSA bacteraemia tied to lower 14-day mortality

14 May 2024 by

Patients with positive in-vitro antibiotic interactions with vancomycin or daptomycin plus an antistaphylococcal β-lactam for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteraemia appear to have greater survival at 2 weeks, as shown in a post hoc analysis of the CAMERA-2* study.

Positive antibiotic interactions for MRSA bacteraemia tied to lower 14-day mortality

14 May 2024

Inappropriate pneumonia diagnosis common, potentially harmful for hospitalized older adults

14 May 2024

The frequency of inappropriate diagnosis of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is relatively high among hospitalized adults, especially those who are older, have dementia, or present with altered mental status, according to a study. In such cases, a full-course antibiotic treatment may be detrimental.

Inappropriate pneumonia diagnosis common, potentially harmful for hospitalized older adults

14 May 2024

Postoperative antibiotics do little to improve outcomes in paediatric gangrenous appendicitis

13 May 2024

In children who have nonperforated appendicitis with gangrenous, suppurative, and exudative (GSE) findings, the use of antibiotics following appendectomy does not lower the risk of surgical site infection (SSI), as shown in a study.

Postoperative antibiotics do little to improve outcomes in paediatric gangrenous appendicitis

13 May 2024

RSV vaccine plus flu or COVID-19 shots safe, feasible in older adults

13 May 2024 by

Coadministration of mRNA-1345, a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, with an influenza (flu) or a COVID-19 vaccine in older adults exhibits good tolerability and has an acceptable reactogenicity profile, according to a US study presented at ESCMID Global Congress 2024.

RSV vaccine plus flu or COVID-19 shots safe, feasible in older adults

13 May 2024

Ceftobiprole as good as daptomycin in achieving S. aureus bloodstream clearance

13 May 2024 by

Ceftobiprole was as effective as daptomycin in achieving bloodstream clearance in patients with complicated Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteremia, according to the ERADICATE study presented at ESCMID 2024.

Ceftobiprole as good as daptomycin in achieving S. aureus bloodstream clearance

13 May 2024

Antibiotic ‘breathalyzer’ a promising alternative for therapeutic drug monitoring

12 May 2024 by

Analysis of exhaled breath may be able to identify the presence of specific metabolites for four out of five antibiotics, offering a noninvasive approach to performing therapeutic drug monitoring.

Antibiotic ‘breathalyzer’ a promising alternative for therapeutic drug monitoring

12 May 2024

First-in-class oral antibiotic for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea clears phase III study

11 May 2024 by

The first-in-class oral bacterial topoisomerase inhibitor zoliflodacin has demonstrated noninferior efficacy versus a combination of ceftriaxone plus azithromycin in the treatment of uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhoea, with favourable safety and tolerability profile.

First-in-class oral antibiotic for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea clears phase III study

11 May 2024

Psilocybin may help ease depression symptoms

11 May 2024 by

Treatment with psilocybin significantly improves the symptoms of depression, particularly when using self-report scales and when individuals have used psychedelics in the past, results of a systematic review and meta-analysis have shown.

Psilocybin may help ease depression symptoms

11 May 2024

Hormone therapy may boost physical performance in postmenopausal women

11 May 2024

Postmenopausal women who are receiving hormone therapy appear to have increased physical performance based on gait speed and timed up-and-go tests, as shown in a cross-sectional study.

Hormone therapy may boost physical performance in postmenopausal women

11 May 2024

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Sequential fosfomycin therapy beneficial in bacterial prostatitis caused by multidrug-resistant E coli

Sequential fosfomycin therapy beneficial in bacterial prostatitis caused by multidrug-resistant E coli

Positive antibiotic interactions for MRSA bacteraemia tied to lower 14-day mortality

Positive antibiotic interactions for MRSA bacteraemia tied to lower 14-day mortality

Inappropriate pneumonia diagnosis common, potentially harmful for hospitalized older adults

Inappropriate pneumonia diagnosis common, potentially harmful for hospitalized older adults

Postoperative antibiotics do little to improve outcomes in paediatric gangrenous appendicitis

Postoperative antibiotics do little to improve outcomes in paediatric gangrenous appendicitis

RSV vaccine plus flu or COVID-19 shots safe, feasible in older adults

RSV vaccine plus flu or COVID-19 shots safe, feasible in older adults

Ceftobiprole as good as daptomycin in achieving S. aureus bloodstream clearance

Ceftobiprole as good as daptomycin in achieving S. aureus bloodstream clearance

Antibiotic ‘breathalyzer’ a promising alternative for therapeutic drug monitoring

Antibiotic ‘breathalyzer’ a promising alternative for therapeutic drug monitoring

First-in-class oral antibiotic for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea clears phase III study

First-in-class oral antibiotic for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea clears phase III study

Psilocybin may help ease depression symptoms

Psilocybin may help ease depression symptoms

Hormone therapy may boost physical performance in postmenopausal women

Hormone therapy may boost physical performance in postmenopausal women