The authors note that randomized trials for treatment of sinusitis are relatively scarce. A previous trial by one of the authors enrolled children 2-16 years of age with sinusitis confirmed by x-rays, ...

Thinking back, I can easily remember when cases of acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) due to Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib), Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus), and Streptococcus pneumoniae ...

A session at the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting reviewed the latest clinical practice guideline for acute bacterial arthritis (ABA) in children, developed by a multidisciplinary ...

Severe acute pancreatitis is frequently complicated by hospital-acquired infections that worsen outcomes and prolong intensive care stays. New evidence suggests that modulating the microbiome may ...

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pneumonia is a well-recognized cause of bacterial pneumonia, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality worldwide. Traditional antibiotics face ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the early symptoms, management, and prognosis of community-acquired bacterial meningitis (CABM) to provide ...

Identifying viral vs. bacterial sinusitis Although the vast majority of sinus infections are caused by viruses, IDSA recommends prescribing antibiotics for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. Although the ...

HealthDay News– The Infectious Disease Society of American emphasizes the importance of establishing a clinical diagnosis of bacterial rhinosinusitis before prescribing antibiotics in the first ...

(ORLANDO, Dec. 6, 2025) Treatment with intravenous (IV) iron significantly improved survival and increased hemoglobin levels in patients with iron-deficiency anemia who were hospitalized for an acute ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA approved ceftobiprole for staph bloodstream infections, acute bacterial skin and skin structure ...

Things haven’t exactly gone swimmingly for the USA Swimming team at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Several members have received a figurative and literal blow to the gut from what’s ...