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Botanical Product Reduces Sepsis Mortality in Chinese Trial

But path to FDA approval for Xuebijing infusion unlikely with these data alone, say editorialists

May 01, 2023
A close up photo of a bag of intravenous fluid with an out of focus patient in the ICU in the background.
More Efforts Needed to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance, Lawmakers Told

Witnesses at House hearing push for new drugs and tests, and more infectious disease docs

Apr 28, 2023
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FDA OKs First Poop-Based Oral Therapy

Vowst approved for preventing recurrent C. difficile infections after antibiotics

Apr 27, 2023
FDA APPROVED Vowst over a microscope image of C. difficile bacteria.
Bacterial Outbreak Kills Four; 'COVID War' Lessons; Health Alert on Meat Soups

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Apr 27, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
All Thumbs Up From FDA Panel for Bacterial Pneumonia Therapy

Advisors unanimously recommend agency approve drug combination for healthcare-associated cases

Apr 18, 2023
FDA ADCOMM sulbactam-durlobactam over a photo of a ventilated patient in the ICU.
FDA Panel to Weigh Limited Data on Combo for Healthcare-Acquired Pneumonia

Sulbactam-durlobactam under consideration for cases caused by Acinetobacter spp.

Apr 14, 2023
FDA ADCOMM sulbactam-durlobactam over a photo of a man on a ventilator in the ICU.
FDA Approves Long-Acting Antifungal for Treating Candida

The once-weekly, next-generation echinocandin is the first new treatment option in a decade

Mar 23, 2023
FDA APPROVED rezafungin for injection (Rezzayo) over a computer rendering of candida tropicalis yeasts
Cases of Deadly Fungus Tripled in Past Few Years, CDC Says

The agency has rated Candida auris as an urgent antimicrobial-resistant threat

Mar 20, 2023
A computer rendering of Candida auris fungus.
Oral Azithromycin During Labor Fails to Stop Neonatal Sepsis, Death

Some secondary benefits seen in West African trial, however

Mar 07, 2023
 A photo of a pregnancy examination at a women’s clinic in Bamako, Mali, West Africa.
New Guidance Targets Infection Hazards in Fingernails, Sinks, Excessive Hand-Washing

Update based on new evidence on ways that various pathogens can spread in healthcare settings

Feb 10, 2023
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Dementia Risk Higher After Hospital Stay With Infection

Is neuroinflammation a factor?

Jan 09, 2023
A photo of a mature woman laying in a hospital bed.
Fauci Slams 'Lowlife' Trolls; More Superbugs; Celine Dion's Stiff-Person Syndrome

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Dec 09, 2022
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
FDA Greenlights First Fecal Microbiota Product

Rebyota approved for preventing recurrence of C. difficile infection

Dec 01, 2022
FDA APPROVED Fecal microbiota, live (Rebyota) over a computer rendering of Clostridioides difficile bacteria.
A Once-Rejected Antibiotic Equals Standard for Complicated Staph Infections

Will non-inferiority data offer a second chance for ceftobiprole at FDA?

Oct 24, 2022
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