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ICU Structure and Care Processes Drive VAP and CLABSI Burden in Brazilian ICUs: Insights from the IMPACTO‑MR Nested Cohort
Critical CareHealthcare-associated infectionsventilator-associated pneumonia

ICU Structure and Care Processes Drive VAP and CLABSI Burden in Brazilian ICUs: Insights from the IMPACTO‑MR Nested Cohort

By MedXY|Dec 13, 2025

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

ICU Structure and Care Processes Explain Much of VAP and CLABSI Variation in Brazilian ICUs: Findings from a 50‑Unit IMPACTO‑MR Nested Cohort
Critical CareHealthcare-associated infections

ICU Structure and Care Processes Explain Much of VAP and CLABSI Variation in Brazilian ICUs: Findings from a 50‑Unit IMPACTO‑MR Nested Cohort

By MedXY|Dec 12, 2025

A 50‑ICU nested cohort from the IMPACTO‑MR platform links ICU-level structure and care processes to substantially different ventilator‑associated pneumonia and central line‑associated bloodstream infection rates, highlighting modifiable ins

Precision Immunotherapy for Sepsis: ImmunoSep Trial Shows Early Organ‑Function Benefit with Targeted Anakinra or IFN‑γ
Critical CareAnakinraimmunotherapy

Precision Immunotherapy for Sepsis: ImmunoSep Trial Shows Early Organ‑Function Benefit with Targeted Anakinra or IFN‑γ

By MedXY|Dec 8, 2025

The ImmunoSep randomized trial found that biomarker-guided immunotherapy (anakinra for macrophage activation‑like syndrome; interferon‑γ for sepsis‑induced immunoparalysis) improved organ dysfunction by day 9 versus placebo, though 28‑day m

Nucleoside-Modified mRNA Influenza Vaccine Prevents Symptomatic and Febrile Illness in a Human Challenge Model
Infectious Diseasesvaccine efficacy

Nucleoside-Modified mRNA Influenza Vaccine Prevents Symptomatic and Febrile Illness in a Human Challenge Model

By MedXY|Dec 6, 2025

A phase 2a human challenge trial found a nucleoside‑modified mRNA influenza vaccine provided complete protection against symptomatic and febrile A/H1N1 infection versus unvaccinated controls and reduced viral load versus control and QIV, wi

One Dose of HPV Vaccine Noninferior to Two: Implications for Global Cervical Cancer Prevention
Infectious Diseasescervical cancer preventionHPV vaccine

One Dose of HPV Vaccine Noninferior to Two: Implications for Global Cervical Cancer Prevention

By MedXY|Dec 3, 2025

A randomized trial of 20,330 girls 12–16 years shows one dose of bivalent or nonavalent HPV vaccine prevents persistent HPV16/18 infection as effectively as two doses over 5 years, with high effectiveness and no safety signals.

Novel Type 1 and Type 3 Live Attenuated Oral Poliovirus Vaccines Show Comparable Safety, Immunogenicity, and Shedding to Sabin mOPV in First‑in‑Human Phase 1 Trial
Infectious Diseasesimmunogenicity

Novel Type 1 and Type 3 Live Attenuated Oral Poliovirus Vaccines Show Comparable Safety, Immunogenicity, and Shedding to Sabin mOPV in First‑in‑Human Phase 1 Trial

By MedXY|Dec 1, 2025

A multicentre phase 1 trial in healthy US adults found nOPV1 and nOPV3 were well tolerated and induced robust homotypic neutralising antibody responses with shedding profiles similar to Sabin monovalent OPV, supporting progression to phase

EuTCV Vi‑CRM197 (Single‑ and Multidose) Is Non‑Inferior to Typbar TCV in Infants and Well Tolerated Across Age Groups in Kenya and Senegal
Infectious Diseasesimmunogenicityphase 3 trial

EuTCV Vi‑CRM197 (Single‑ and Multidose) Is Non‑Inferior to Typbar TCV in Infants and Well Tolerated Across Age Groups in Kenya and Senegal

By MedXY|Nov 30, 2025

A multicentre phase 3 trial shows single‑ and multidose EuTCV (Vi‑CRM197) are immunologically non‑inferior to Typbar TCV in infants 9–12 months, with comparable safety and reactogenicity across ages — supporting WHO prequalification.

High Viral Suppression with TLD in PEPFAR Programs — But Resistance and Adherence Signals Require Targeted Action
HIV/AIDSdolutegravirdrug resistance

High Viral Suppression with TLD in PEPFAR Programs — But Resistance and Adherence Signals Require Targeted Action

By MedXY|Nov 30, 2025

A multinational prospective cohort found high viral suppression after switching or initiating tenofovir–lamivudine–dolutegravir (TLD), but emergent dolutegravir-resistance was detected in a small subgroup with prior virological failure and

Daily High‑Dose Mosnodenvir Significantly Lowers DENV‑3 Viremia in a Human Challenge — Proof‑of‑Concept with Early Resistance Signals
Infectious Diseasesantiviral prophylaxisDengue

Daily High‑Dose Mosnodenvir Significantly Lowers DENV‑3 Viremia in a Human Challenge — Proof‑of‑Concept with Early Resistance Signals

By MedXY|Nov 27, 2025

In a phase 2a human challenge, high‑dose daily mosnodenvir substantially reduced DENV‑3 RNA burden versus placebo without serious adverse events, but treatment‑associated NS4B viral mutations emerged, highlighting efficacy and resistance co

Routine 5–7 Day Antibiotic Prophylaxis After Upper GI Bleeding in Cirrhosis: New Meta-analysis Questions the Mortality Benefit
Gastroenterologyantibiotic prophylaxisbayesian meta-analysis

Routine 5–7 Day Antibiotic Prophylaxis After Upper GI Bleeding in Cirrhosis: New Meta-analysis Questions the Mortality Benefit

By MedXY|Nov 25, 2025

A 2025 bayesian meta-analysis of 14 RCTs (n=1,322) found shorter or no antibiotic prophylaxis after upper GI bleeding in cirrhosis was highly likely to be noninferior for mortality, though it increased reported bacterial infections. Study l

Olorofim Offers a New Salvage Option for Drug‑Resistant Invasive Fungal Disease — Phase 2b Results
Infectious Diseasesantifungal resistanceOlorofim

Olorofim Offers a New Salvage Option for Drug‑Resistant Invasive Fungal Disease — Phase 2b Results

By MedXY|Nov 24, 2025

Phase 2b data show olorofim has activity and acceptable tolerability in patients with invasive fungal disease and limited options, including azole‑resistant Aspergillus and intrinsically resistant moulds, supporting further controlled studi

Immunogenicity and HPV Infection After One, Two, and Three Doses of Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine in Indian Girls: A Multicentre Prospective Cohort Study
Infectious Diseasescervical cancer preventionHPV vaccine

Immunogenicity and HPV Infection After One, Two, and Three Doses of Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine in Indian Girls: A Multicentre Prospective Cohort Study

By MedXY|Nov 24, 2025

This study evaluates immune responses and HPV infection rates in Indian girls after receiving one, two, or three doses of the quadrivalent HPV vaccine, supporting WHO’s recommendation for two doses spaced at least six months apart.

Single-dose Cervarix induces durable seropositivity but fails HPV‑16 GMC non-inferiority versus three-dose Gardasil-4: implications from the PRIMAVERA immunobridging trial
Infectious DiseasesHPV vaccineimmunobridging

Single-dose Cervarix induces durable seropositivity but fails HPV‑16 GMC non-inferiority versus three-dose Gardasil-4: implications from the PRIMAVERA immunobridging trial

By MedXY|Nov 24, 2025

PRIMAVERA immunobridging shows single-dose Cervarix induces near-universal seropositivity at 36 months and non-inferior HPV-18 antibodies versus three-dose Gardasil-4, but HPV-16 antibody GMCs were lower; results inform but do not yet suppo

Bivalent RSV pre‑F Vaccine Dramatically Reduces RSV‑Associated Hospitalisations and Chronic‑Disease Exacerbations in Adults Aged 75–79 Years
Infectious Diseasesolder adultsRSV vaccine

Bivalent RSV pre‑F Vaccine Dramatically Reduces RSV‑Associated Hospitalisations and Chronic‑Disease Exacerbations in Adults Aged 75–79 Years

By MedXY|Nov 24, 2025

In a multicentre test‑negative study of 1006 adults aged 75–79 in England, a bivalent RSV pre‑F vaccine reduced RSV‑associated hospitalisation by 82% overall and protected against severe disease and exacerbations of chronic heart and lung d

Voriconazole Not Superior to Itraconazole for Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis: VICTOR-CPA Trial Reaffirms Itraconazole as First-Line in India
Infectious Diseasesantifungal therapyitraconazole

Voriconazole Not Superior to Itraconazole for Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis: VICTOR-CPA Trial Reaffirms Itraconazole as First-Line in India

By MedXY|Nov 24, 2025

A randomized trial in India found no superiority of oral voriconazole over itraconazole for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis at 6 months; efficacy was similar, but voriconazole caused more adverse events.

Three-Month Clofazimine–Rifapentine Regimen for Drug‑Susceptible TB Failed to Improve Outcomes and Raised Safety Concerns: Lessons from Clo‑Fast (Phase 2c)
Infectious Diseasesclinical trialtuberculosis

Three-Month Clofazimine–Rifapentine Regimen for Drug‑Susceptible TB Failed to Improve Outcomes and Raised Safety Concerns: Lessons from Clo‑Fast (Phase 2c)

By MedXY|Nov 24, 2025

The Clo‑Fast phase 2c trial tested a 3‑month rifapentine‑clofazimine regimen versus standard 6‑month therapy for drug‑susceptible pulmonary TB. Culture conversion at 12 weeks was similar, but shorter therapy had higher grade ≥3 adverse even

Orodispersible Ivermectin and Moxidectin–Albendazole Combinations Deliver Major Gains Against Trichuris trichiura in Children: Dose‑response, Safety, and Programmatic Implications
Infectious Diseasesalbendazoleivermectin

Orodispersible Ivermectin and Moxidectin–Albendazole Combinations Deliver Major Gains Against Trichuris trichiura in Children: Dose‑response, Safety, and Programmatic Implications

By MedXY|Nov 24, 2025

Two randomized trials from Pemba Island show orodispersible ivermectin–albendazole yields dose‑dependent high cure rates in preschool children, and moxidectin–albendazole is superior to albendazole alone in school‑aged children, both with a

Single low‑dose primaquine (0.25 mg/kg) is safe and effective for blocking Plasmodium falciparum transmission in children and adults
Infectious DiseasesPrimaquinesafety

Single low‑dose primaquine (0.25 mg/kg) is safe and effective for blocking Plasmodium falciparum transmission in children and adults

By MedXY|Nov 23, 2025

A pooled individual‑patient meta‑analysis (6056 participants) shows single low‑dose primaquine (0.25 mg/kg) added to ACTs reduces gametocyte carriage and mosquito infectivity across ages and transmission settings without increasing clinical

Human Monoclonal Antibody MAM01 for Malaria Prevention: Phase 1 Trial Insights and Context in Antimalarial Monoclonal Antibody Development
Clinical Updatesclinical trialmalaria

Human Monoclonal Antibody MAM01 for Malaria Prevention: Phase 1 Trial Insights and Context in Antimalarial Monoclonal Antibody Development

By MedXY|Nov 23, 2025

This review synthesizes evidence on MAM01, a monoclonal antibody targeting Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite protein, summarizing its first-in-human phase 1 trial demonstrating safety and protective efficacy, alongside contextual advan

DEN-CORE: An international consensus COMS to standardise dengue clinical trials
Infectious Diseasesclinical trialsDengue

DEN-CORE: An international consensus COMS to standardise dengue clinical trials

By MedXY|Nov 23, 2025

An international Delphi consensus defined a Core Outcome Measurement Set (COMS) for dengue trials to harmonise outcome selection and measurement across settings, improving comparability and evidence synthesis.

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