INFECTION, BACTERIAL

This study tested a new, low-cost tool called the Intensive Care Infection Score (ICIS) to see if it can better detect bacterial infections in burn patients compared to standard blood tests. Researchers studied 97 adults and children hospitalized for burns. The goal was to improv…

This study looked at whether a combination of 7 biomarkers in the blood can more accurately diagnose severe bacterial infections in children aged 7 days to 36 months with fever. Researchers enrolled 983 children and compared the biomarker panel's performance against standard test…

This study tested two new types of biosensor platforms to detect viruses, bacteria, and parasites in blood and respiratory samples. The goal was to see if these devices could be accurate, fast, and cheap alternatives to standard lab tests. Researchers enrolled 149 adults with or …

This study tested a special dressing coated with a spider-silk-like chemical (DACC) to see if it prevents infections after vascular surgery. Over 700 adults in the UK were randomly assigned to get either the DACC dressing or a standard one. Researchers checked for infections at 3…

This study looked at how the antibiotic ceftriaxone moves through the blood and belly fluid in 20 people with severe liver disease and fluid buildup (ascites). Researchers collected leftover blood and fluid samples to measure drug levels. The goal was to better understand dosing …

This study tested special wearable pumps (elastomeric pumps) to give antibiotics through a drip to hospital patients. Nine adults with bacterial infections took part to see if the pumps are safe, easy to use, and could save time and money compared to traditional methods. The goal…