Anterior lumbosacral plexus block outperforms lumbar epidural for lower limb surgery
Analysis Medication Safety Hypothesis-generating Grade: Moderate
Kaur S, Mohammed S, Chhabra S, et al.
Aug 1, 2026 · Published in: Journal of Anaesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacology
New block technique outperforms epidurals in lower limb surgery.
RSV Vaccine Safety Confirmed in Seniors
Analysis Medication Safety
Tregunno C, Deraedt Q, Cuadripani S, et al.
Aug 1, 2026 · Published in: Drug Safety
Two years of data confirm broader safety for RSV vaccine in seniors.
Pharmacist Consultation Boosts Satisfaction, Not Pain, After Pacemaker Implant
Analysis Clinical Pharmacy Practice Inconclusive Grade: Low
Alhaj AM, Bassiouny EA, Farid SF
Aug 1, 2026 · Published in: Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy
Pharmacist consultations boost satisfaction after pacemaker surgery.
Esketamine Reduces Depression in At-Risk Adolescents
Analysis Psychiatry / Psychopharmacology
Kosik-Gonzalez C, Fu DJ, Chen LN, et al.
Aug 1, 2026 · Published in: Focus (American Psychiatric Publishing)
Esketamine shows promise in quickly reducing severe depression in high-risk adolescents.
Network Meta-Analysis Ranks 21 Antidepressants for Acute Depression
Analysis Psychiatry / Psychopharmacology Practice-changing Grade: Moderate
Cipriani A, Furukawa TA, Salanti G, et al.
Aug 1, 2026 · Published in: Focus (American Psychiatric Publishing)
Antidepressants show varied efficacy and acceptability for major depressive disorder.
SEEP Consensus on Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes in Special Situations
Guideline Pediatric Pharmacy Practice-changing Grade: Low
Gil Poch E, Ferrer Lozano M, Murillo Vallés M, et al.
Jul 31, 2026 · Published in: Anales De Pediatria
New consensus guides T1D management in special situations for children and adolescents.
Febuxostat vs. Allopurinol in Cardiovascular Safety
Analysis Pediatric Pharmacy
Wang X, Cheng X, Wan YW, et al.
Jul 31, 2026 · Published in: Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Cardiovascular comparison of febuxostat and allopurinol in gout patients reveals mixed results.
Oral Step-down Cuts Catheter Use in ESBL UTIs
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials
Bellon M, Margulis Landayan A, Morales J, et al.
Jul 31, 2026 · Published in: Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology : ASHE
Oral step-down therapy slashes catheter days in UTIs.
SMS Blood Culture Alerts Improve Timely Appropriate Bacteremia Therapy
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Hypothesis-generating Grade: Low
Phuetphaichit S, Samanloh S, Kamolvit W, et al.
Jul 31, 2026 · Published in: Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology : ASHE
HemoAlert speeds up appropriate antimicrobial therapy for bacteremia.
Teicoplanin Matches Standard Care With Less Nephrotoxicity in Bacteremia
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Confirmatory Grade: Low
Alawad E, Assiri T, Alharthi M, et al.
Jul 31, 2026 · Published in: Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Teicoplanin matches standard antibiotics but reduces nephrotoxicity risk.
Rapid PCR Testing in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials
Kernéis S, Canouï E, Deconinck L, et al.
Jul 31, 2026 · Published in: JAC-antimicrobial Resistance
Rapid PCR testing aids early antibiotic decision-making in pneumonia.
Antiviral Benefit Uncertain in Vaccinated Omicron-Era COVID-19 Patients
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Inconclusive Grade: Low
Edwards LJ, Liu B, Wood JG, et al.
Jul 31, 2026 · Published in: Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir may reduce hospitalization in vaccinated patients.
Perioperative Dapagliflozin Halves Postoperative AKI After Cardiac Surgery
Analysis Nephrology / Renal Pharmacy Hypothesis-generating Grade: Moderate
Oosterom-Eijmael MJP, Hulst AH, de Oliveira NPM, et al.
Jul 30, 2026 · Published in: JAMA
Dapagliflozin cuts acute kidney injury risk post-cardiac surgery.
Dose-Specific Network Meta-Analysis Reaffirms Antipsychotics for Acute Mania
Analysis Psychiatry / Psychopharmacology Confirmatory Grade: Low
Fornaro M, Di Lorenzo C, Kishi T, et al.
Jul 29, 2026 · Published in: Journal of Affective Disorders
Risperidone tops the list for acute bipolar mania efficacy.
Comparative Safety Signals for Melanoma Checkpoint Inhibitors Across Trials and FAERS
Analysis Oncology Pharmacy Hypothesis-generating Grade: Low
Chen Y, Liang X, Chen X, et al.
Jul 29, 2026 · Published in: Health Science Reports
Immune checkpoint inhibitors in melanoma: safety profiles unveiled.