INFECTION

This study tested three different nutrition plans given through a feeding tube to see which one best prevents infections after surgery for head and neck cancer. 311 patients took part. The goal was to find the most effective way to support recovery and reduce complications.

This study compared two ways to perform a prostate biopsy: the standard transrectal method (through the rectum) and a newer transperineal method (through the skin between the scrotum and anus). The goal was to see which method causes fewer infections. Over 1,000 men participated,…

This study tested a simple strip test called PeriScreen to quickly diagnose infections in the belly fluid of people with cirrhosis. The goal is to speed up diagnosis and improve survival. About 649 adults with cirrhosis and ascites took part. The test was compared to standard lab…

This study tested whether a simple saltwater mouth rinse can detect pneumocystis, a lung infection that can be life-threatening for people with weak immune systems (like those with HIV, cancer, or organ transplants). Current diagnosis requires coughing up sputum or a lung scope, …

This study tested whether far-UVC light, which is safe for people, can reduce infections in elderly nursing home residents. Over 600 residents in 12 Danish facilities took part. Some homes had the lights in common areas, some in both common areas and apartments, and others receiv…

This study tested whether using a suction toothbrush—a tool that cleans teeth and removes secretions at the same time—can lower the chance of lung infection (pneumonia) in patients who are on breathing machines in the intensive care unit. Researchers studied 111 adults who were i…

This study tested whether filling dialysis catheters with a 60% ethanol (alcohol) solution could prevent serious infections in critically ill patients with acute kidney failure. Over 1,400 adults in intensive care units took part, receiving either the ethanol lock or a placebo. T…

This study tested whether putting vancomycin powder directly into the surgical wound during brain surgery can prevent infections. Over 1,100 adults having neurosurgery were randomly assigned to receive either the standard care or standard care plus topical vancomycin. Researchers…

This study compared two methods of taking a prostate biopsy: one through the rectal wall and one through the skin between the scrotum and anus. 840 men who needed a biopsy for suspected prostate cancer were randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal was to see which me…

This study looked at 275 adults with a chronic cough and a lung condition called bronchiectasis, where airways are stretched and trap mucus. The goal was to better describe the physical features, lung scans, and bacteria in the lungs of people with unexplained bronchiectasis. Par…

This study looked at 196 patients who had jaw-lengthening surgery to see if using a calcium phosphate paste leads to more infections or the need to remove surgical hardware. The paste is meant to improve stability and prevent the jaw from shifting back, but researchers wanted to …

This study looked at a new, single-use scope (aScope) for ERCP, a procedure that uses X-rays to treat bile duct problems. The goal was to see if the disposable scope works as well as reusable ones and might lower the risk of infection, especially in patients at higher risk. 59 hi…

This study tested a new, faster method to identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria in over 2,200 wounded warriors and veterans. The goal was to see if the rapid test could accurately detect resistant germs compared to standard lab cultures. If successful, this approach could help d…

This study looked at past patient records to see if a computer program could predict who would need to be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of leaving. Researchers used data from 372 patients treated at home through a hospital program. The goal was to improve care, not to…

This study looked at data from 526 patients treated at home through a hospital-at-home program. Researchers used a computer algorithm to try to predict if a patient would get worse during their stay. The goal was to see if machine learning could help doctors spot problems earlier…

This study looked at two different ways of giving the antibiotic cloxacillin to 12 people with bone and joint infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The goal was to see if giving the drug continuously or in short bursts worked equally well. Researchers measured drug…

This study checked if testing patients for certain drug-resistant bacteria (called MDR gram-negative organisms) when they enter the hospital can predict if they will later get an infection from those same germs. Researchers looked back at records of nearly 2,900 adult patients wh…

This study looked at how the immune system responds to a harmless part of the cholera toxin when given through the mouth, nose, or under the tongue. It involved 40 healthy adults aged 18 to 50. The goal was to understand immune reactions better, which could help in designing futu…