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The FLUNITY-HD pooled analysis of over 466,000 older adults demonstrates that high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine (HD-IIV) significantly reduces hospitalizations for influenza, pneumonia, and cardiovascular causes, including a 21.3% red
Pregnant women show increased risk of long COVID-19 post-SARS-CoV-2 infection during Omicron predominance despite mild disease, yet incidence remains modest in a highly vaccinated cohort, highlighting vaccination’s protective role amidst em
Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy significantly lowers risks of severe maternal COVID-19, hospitalization, critical care admission, and preterm birth across variant periods, underscoring its safety and efficacy for maternal an
A large-scale target trial emulation demonstrates that de-escalating anti-MRSA and anti-pseudomonal therapy on day 4 of sepsis treatment is safe, associated with fewer antibiotic days, and leads to shorter hospital stays compared to continu
A comprehensive meta-analysis of over 260,000 infants confirms that nirsevimab significantly reduces respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) hospitalizations and emergency department visits, providing
An mHealth text messaging intervention significantly improves smoking cessation rates and reduces mortality among TB patients compared to usual care, supporting its implementation in TB programs.
Recent real-world data from the US and France indicate that while both maternal RSV vaccination and nirsevimab are effective, nirsevimab may offer superior protection against hospitalization and intensive care admission for infants in their
The RECOVERY trial demonstrates that sotrovimab significantly reduces 28-day mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients with high baseline serum antigen levels, highlighting the potential for biomarker-guided monoclonal antibody therapy de
A clinical trial assessing germicidal UV light in long-term care shows modest reduction in acute respiratory infections, suggesting UV technology as a supportive tool in infection control for older adults.
This randomized clinical trial explored if next-day HIV viral load results improve linkage to care. While overall linkage rates remained unchanged, the intervention significantly accelerated care initiation for individuals already living wi
A new influenza strain, Subclade K (AH3N2 J.2.4.1), is dominating Europe’s flu season with a 90% prevalence rate. Experts emphasize that while the strain is highly transmissible, vaccination remains the most effective tool for prevent
This interim analysis of the phase 4 EPI-MAL-003 study demonstrates that the RTS,S/AS01E malaria vaccine significantly reduces severe malaria, malaria-related hospitalizations, and all-cause hospitalizations in real-world clinical settings
A double-blind RCT in Chile demonstrates that a 14-day optimized bismuth quadruple therapy achieves a 95% eradication rate for Helicobacter pylori, significantly outperforming standard triple therapy without increasing the burden of adverse
A systematic review identifies high HIV positivity (5.9%) among TB household contacts, highlighting the critical need to integrate HIV testing into routine TB screening to address the diagnostic gap in high-burden settings.
An international evaluation of the SEIZURE score reveals limited global predictive power for acute seizures in encephalitis. While the tool performs well in Western Europe, particularly Portugal, its utility elsewhere is hampered by etiolog
The DANFLU-2 trial found that while high-dose influenza vaccines significantly reduced influenza-specific hospitalizations in older adults, they did not reach statistical significance for the combined primary endpoint of influenza or pneumo
A multinational randomized trial found that adding high‑dose oral rifampin (total 35 mg/kg for 8 weeks) to standard therapy did not reduce 6‑month mortality in adults with tuberculous meningitis and was associated with more drug‑induced liv
Cochrane review shows prophylactic antibiotics may reduce SSI risk in peripheral arterial reconstruction; closed incision negative pressure therapy offers possible benefit but evidence is low.
A large network meta‑analysis confirms HPV vaccines effectively reduce CIN2+ and anogenital warts, with no major safety concerns.
A large multicenter Brazilian cohort found that ICU-level structure and process measures — staffing, prevention protocols, hand hygiene training, visitation policies, and specific clinical roles — explain substantial between-hospital variab
