Staphylococcal infection

This study tested whether intense pulsed light (IPL) can help treat chalazion, a common eyelid lump. Only 4 adults with a fresh chalazion were enrolled, and the trial was stopped early. Because of the very small size, we cannot say if IPL works or is safe for this condition.

This study tested a complete kit using povidone-iodine (Betadine) gel, soap, and mouthwash to clear MRSA bacteria from patients' noses, skin, and mouths. The goal was to see if the kit could quickly decolonize MRSA within 6 hours. However, the trial was terminated early after enr…

This study looked at whether certain genetic differences in the immune system make some people more likely to develop severe bloodstream infections from E. coli or Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Researchers planned to analyze blood samples from 60 patients to find mutations link…

This study tested whether placing a reminder sticker on the charts of adult hospital patients receiving IV fluoroquinolone antibiotics would encourage doctors to switch them to oral pills sooner. The trial involved 168 patients at a single hospital in Thailand. Unfortunately, the…