INFECTIONS

This study tested whether a booster shot for H5N6 bird flu could boost immunity in adults who had either received an H5N1 vaccine or a placebo in a previous study. About 260 adults took part, receiving one or two doses of the H5N6 vaccine. Researchers measured antibody levels to …

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 tested whether using a special antiseptic dressing on ECMO tubes can reduce serious infections in critically ill patients. About 270 adults on ECMO for heart or lung failure were randomly assigned to get either the special dressing or a standard one. The goal was to se…

This study looked at 50 adults who had emergency surgery for a belly infection (peritonitis). It compared a special vacuum dressing (NPWT) with standard wound closure to see which better prevents surgical site infections. The goal was to find a way to help wounds heal faster and …

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 study tested new portable sensor platforms to detect viruses (SARS-CoV-2), bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa), and parasites (Leishmania infantum) in blood and respiratory samples from 149 adults. The goal was to see if these sensors are as accurate as standard lab tests but …

This study tested whether a supplement made from bovine colostrum (the first milk from cows) can prevent repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children. Sixty children with a history of recurrent UTIs took part. The goal was to see if this natural prebiotic could reduce the…

This study tested a new way to prevent infections after surgery by using a special light treatment inside the nose. 401 adults having major surgery received either this light therapy or standard care before their operation. The goal was to see if the light treatment could lower t…

This study tested a new way to prevent surgical site infections by using a special light treatment inside the nose just before surgery. Over 4,700 adults having major surgeries like heart, spine, or joint replacement took part. The goal was to see if this light therapy reduces in…

This study compared using 3 points versus 1 point to fix a lightweight mesh during laparoscopic hernia repair (TAPP) in 351 adults with a first-time inguinal hernia. The goal was to see which method leads to less pain, fewer complications like seroma or infection, and lower recur…

This study tested whether vapendavir, an experimental antiviral drug, could reduce lower respiratory symptoms (like cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath) in 52 adults with COPD who were deliberately exposed to a common cold virus (rhinovirus). The goal was to see if the drug …

This study looked at whether running an ultratrail (a very long race) raises the risk of getting an infection afterward. Researchers followed 471 runners and their companions, asking about symptoms like fever, sore throat, and fatigue for three weeks after the race. The goal was …

This study looked at 56 patients in a French hospital who had infections from a rare type of Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria that can be treated with the common antibiotic amoxicillin. Researchers used genetic sequencing to understand why these bacteria are sensitive to amoxicilli…

This study tested whether showing hospital patients a short video about how to bathe with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) improves how often they do it correctly. CHG bathing reduces the risk of serious bloodstream infections from central lines. The study involved about 1,000 patie…

This study tested a special air filtration system in an operating room at a hospital in Cameroon. The goal was to see if the system keeps the air clean and reduces germs that can cause infections after surgery. No patients were involved—only the air and equipment were tested. The…

This study looked at whether giving an antibiotic (piperacillin-tazobactam) as a longer infusion helps people with obesity reach the right drug levels in their blood. It included 45 hospitalized adults with a BMI of 30 or higher. The main goal was to see if a larger study is poss…

This study tested a new experimental drug called MMV367 in 12 healthy adults. Participants were intentionally infected with a controlled, low-level malaria infection to see how well the drug works and how safe it is. The goal was to measure how the body processes the drug and how…

This study tested whether a digital symptom checker could work as well as a traditional phone call for guiding patients to the right level of care. Researchers planned to include 120 adults from a primary care center, but only 22 took part. The main goal was to see if a larger tr…