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HEPA filters provide no additional protection against respiratory infections

07 Aug 2026

Using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters on top of existing infection-prevention measures in care homes does little to further reduce respiratory and other infections, as shown in a study.

HEPA filters provide no additional protection against respiratory infections

07 Aug 2026

Standard ceftriaxone achieves target at low MICs in suspected sepsis patients

05 Aug 2026

Treatment with standard ceftriaxone dose delivers adequate target attainment at low minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) in hospitalized patients with suspected sepsis, according to a Thai study.

Standard ceftriaxone achieves target at low MICs in suspected sepsis patients

05 Aug 2026

AI-OCT for DME secondary screening cuts false-positive referrals by 45 percent

03 Aug 2026 by

An AI-based optical coherence tomography (AI-OCT) system for add-on secondary screening of diabetic macula oedema (DME) reduces false-positive DME referrals by 45 percent vs standard screening by fundus photography alone, a randomized controlled trial (RCT) in Hong Kong has shown.

AI-OCT for DME secondary screening cuts false-positive referrals by 45 percent

03 Aug 2026

Which antibiotic works best for children with appendicitis?

29 Jul 2026

In paediatric patients with appendicitis, the use of cefuroxime/metronidazole appears adequate for uncomplicated cases, while treatment with piperacilline/tazobactam may perform better for complicated cases, according to a study.

Which antibiotic works best for children with appendicitis?

29 Jul 2026

Octenidine wipes no better than sterile water for preventing late-onset sepsis in neonates

29 Jul 2026

Daily skin cleansing with octenidine wipes holds no advantage over sterile water in reducing the incidence of late-onset sepsis in neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), according to a study.

Octenidine wipes no better than sterile water for preventing late-onset sepsis in neonates

29 Jul 2026

SARS-CoV-2 antibody positivity rates lower in households with vaccinated adults

28 Jul 2026 by

No significant association exists between antibody positivity and household size, household member history of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) illness, activities, or masking, according to a study involving COVID-19-unvaccinated children.

SARS-CoV-2 antibody positivity rates lower in households with vaccinated adults

28 Jul 2026

Cefdinir vs cephalexin: Which is a better step-down therapy in severe UTI?

27 Jul 2026

Treatment with cefdinir and cephalexin results in comparable failure rates, but patients on cephalexin tend to have more unplanned clinic and emergency visits, a study has shown.

Cefdinir vs cephalexin: Which is a better step-down therapy in severe UTI?

27 Jul 2026

Adjunctive speleotherapy may be beneficial in long COVID

27 Jul 2026 by

Speleotherapy, or underground climate therapy, may benefit individuals with chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or long COVID, a study suggests.

Adjunctive speleotherapy may be beneficial in long COVID

27 Jul 2026

Universal SARS-CoV-2 screening of limited benefit during low-incidence periods

24 Jul 2026 by

Universal SARS-CoV-2 screening in hospitals catches asymptomatic carriers of infection but yields a substantial number of false-positives, leading to unnecessary isolation, inappropriate treatment, and care delays, as shown in a large retrospective study.

Universal SARS-CoV-2 screening of limited benefit during low-incidence periods

24 Jul 2026

Ambient air pollution ups ARDS, mortality risks in COVID-19 patients

20 Jul 2026

Short- and long-term exposure to ambient air pollution may worsen COVID-19 outcomes, including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and mortality, suggests a study.

Ambient air pollution ups ARDS, mortality risks in COVID-19 patients

20 Jul 2026

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HEPA filters provide no additional protection against respiratory infections

HEPA filters provide no additional protection against respiratory infections

Standard ceftriaxone achieves target at low MICs in suspected sepsis patients

Standard ceftriaxone achieves target at low MICs in suspected sepsis patients

AI-OCT for DME secondary screening cuts false-positive referrals by 45 percent

AI-OCT for DME secondary screening cuts false-positive referrals by 45 percent

Which antibiotic works best for children with appendicitis?

Which antibiotic works best for children with appendicitis?

Octenidine wipes no better than sterile water for preventing late-onset sepsis in neonates

Octenidine wipes no better than sterile water for preventing late-onset sepsis in neonates

SARS-CoV-2 antibody positivity rates lower in households with vaccinated adults

SARS-CoV-2 antibody positivity rates lower in households with vaccinated adults

Cefdinir vs cephalexin: Which is a better step-down therapy in severe UTI?

Cefdinir vs cephalexin: Which is a better step-down therapy in severe UTI?

Adjunctive speleotherapy may be beneficial in long COVID

Adjunctive speleotherapy may be beneficial in long COVID

Universal SARS-CoV-2 screening of limited benefit during low-incidence periods

Universal SARS-CoV-2 screening of limited benefit during low-incidence periods

Ambient air pollution ups ARDS, mortality risks in COVID-19 patients

Ambient air pollution ups ARDS, mortality risks in COVID-19 patients