Abscess

This study tested a program to help people with opioid use disorder stay on their medication after being hospitalized for serious infections like endocarditis or bone infections. Forty adults took part to see if the program was practical and helpful. The goal is to improve long-t…

This early study tested whether a dye called methylene blue, activated by a laser, can safely sterilize deep abscess cavities during standard drainage. Twenty-one adults with abscesses requiring drainage received the treatment. The main goal was to check for safety issues like ti…

This study looked at whether giving hospital-level care to acutely ill adults in their own homes in rural areas works well. 160 people with various conditions like infections, heart failure, or COPD took part. The goal was to see if this approach could lower costs and help patien…

This study looked at how well a new, quick finger-prick test (LumiraDx CRP) measures CRP levels compared to a standard lab test. CRP is a marker of infection, inflammation, or tissue injury. 79 adults with symptoms of these conditions took part. The goal was to see if the new tes…

This early study tested whether a special PET scan using a radioactive form of vitamin B9 (11C-PABA) can help doctors see infections deep inside the body. Researchers scanned 13 healthy people and patients with known or suspected infections. The goal was to see if this method can…

This study looked at 80 women with breast abscesses (pus pockets) to see if a newer, less invasive suction drainage method works better than the standard cut-and-drain surgery. The goal was to compare pain, hospital stay, healing time, and complications. Results could help doctor…

This completed study looked at 58 adults in Guadeloupe with pyogenic liver abscesses, a serious bacterial infection of the liver. Researchers identified the bacteria responsible and tested their antibiotic resistance. The goal was to understand local causes and improve treatment,…

This study looked at whether people who inject opioids can safely finish a course of IV antibiotics at home instead of staying in the hospital. Ten participants received home antibiotic therapy along with addiction medication and support from a health coach and case manager. The …

This study looked at 156 critically ill patients to find out what factors help achieve the right levels of beta-lactam antibiotics in the blood. Researchers collected clinical data and used therapeutic drug monitoring to see which patients reached target concentrations. The goal …

This study looked at whether epidural or spinal anesthesia during childbirth leads to more infections in women with primary immunodeficiencies (weak immune systems). Researchers tracked 30 women from a national registry for 28 days after delivery to see if they developed serious …