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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

Short-cycle dosing of three-drug HIV regimen not a viable strategy for teens

15 Jul 2026 by

In adolescents living with HIV, a 5-days-on and 2-days-off dosing of antiretroviral therapy (ART) with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, lamivudine, and dolutegravir fails to match the efficacy of continuous dosing for maintaining viral suppression, as shown in the BREATHER Plus trial conducted in Africa.

Short-cycle dosing of three-drug HIV regimen not a viable strategy for teens

15 Jul 2026

Do multivitamin supplements prevent COVID-19 incidence?

15 Jul 2026 by

Daily supplementation with multivitamins offers no significant protection against the incidence of COVID-19 in older adults when compared with placebo, as shown in the COSMOS randomized trial.

Do multivitamin supplements prevent COVID-19 incidence?

15 Jul 2026

AI-supported digital microscopy improves lab diagnostics in primary healthcare

14 Jul 2026 by

Digital microscopy combined with artificial intelligence (AI) demonstrates comparable accuracy to the reference standard for identifying multiple targets in primary healthcare laboratories and may even increase sensitivity in diagnosis, reports a study.

AI-supported digital microscopy improves lab diagnostics in primary healthcare

14 Jul 2026

HK RSV survey: 26% never heard of RSV, 65% would accept a fully subsidized vaccine

13 Jul 2026 by

A territory-wide population-based study has identified significant knowledge gaps regarding respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with a quarter of respondents reporting no prior awareness of RSV and approximately 40 percent incorrectly believing RSV-specific antiviral treatments exist. The survey also found that approximately two-thirds of respondents would be willing to receive a fully funded vaccine and that knowledge about RSV significantly influenced vaccine willingness.

HK RSV survey: 26% never heard of RSV, 65% would accept a fully subsidized vaccine

13 Jul 2026

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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

Short-cycle dosing of three-drug HIV regimen not a viable strategy for teens

Short-cycle dosing of three-drug HIV regimen not a viable strategy for teens

Do multivitamin supplements prevent COVID-19 incidence?

Do multivitamin supplements prevent COVID-19 incidence?

AI-supported digital microscopy improves lab diagnostics in primary healthcare

AI-supported digital microscopy improves lab diagnostics in primary healthcare

HK RSV survey: 26% never heard of RSV, 65% would accept a fully subsidized vaccine

HK RSV survey: 26% never heard of RSV, 65% would accept a fully subsidized vaccine