AASLD/IDSA 2025 Hepatitis B Guideline Shifts From Guidance to Recommendations
Guideline Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Practice-changing Grade: Low
Nguyen MH
Sep 9, 2026 · Published in: Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Also in Gastroenterology / Hepatology
New guidelines reshape hepatitis B virus management strategies.
Dual Surveillance Key in Respiratory Infection Management
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials
Javdan S, Moghim S, Mohammadzadeh Rostami F, et al.
Sep 9, 2026 · Published in: BioMed Research International
Dual surveillance of viral and bacterial infections is crucial for managing severe respiratory diseases.
PBPK Model Guides Age-Specific Posaconazole Suspension Dosing With Meals
Analysis Pharmacokinetics / TDM Hypothesis-generating Grade: Low
Wu J, Qin X, Huang X, et al.
Sep 7, 2026 · Published in: Drug Design, Development and Therapy
Also in Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials, Pediatrics
Optimize pediatric posaconazole dosing with food intake insights.
Cefepime Carries a Persistent Mortality Signal Versus Other Beta-Lactams
★ Must Read Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Confirmatory Grade: Moderate
Sohani ZN, Zhong YJ, Afshar A, et al.
Sep 1, 2026 · Published in: JAMA Netw Open .
Cefepime use may raise mortality risks versus other β-lactams.
Behavioral prompt cuts piperacillin/tazobactam use 22% in Japan
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Hypothesis-generating Grade: Very Low
Masuda K, Gomi H, Tanuma J, et al.
Aug 30, 2026 · Published in: Korean Journal of Medical Education
Pharmacist-led education cut piperacillin/tazobactam use by 22.3% in Japan.
IDSA Multisociety Position Paper: Hospital Strategies to Improve Sepsis Outcomes
★ Must Read Consensus Statement Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Practice-changing Grade: Moderate
Rhee C, Masur H, Klompas M, et al.
Aug 25, 2026 · Published in: Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Also in Critical Care / ICU
Hospital strategies to combat sepsis can significantly improve outcomes.
Australian real-world data affirm DTG/3TC switch durability
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Confirmatory Grade: Very Low
Eassey D, Ong JJ, Koh K, et al.
Aug 19, 2026 · Published in: Sexual Health
Switching to a two-drug regimen maintains viral suppression in HIV.
Pre-index antibiotic and organ-support burden flag ICU MDRO risk
Analysis Clinical Pharmacy Practice Confirmatory Grade: Low
Ma XJ, Chen MN
Aug 14, 2026 · Published in: Frontiers in Public Health
Also in Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials, Critical Care / ICU
MDRO risk factors in ICUs spotlight antimicrobial stewardship needs.
Prolonged Beta-Lactam Infusions Benefit the Critically Ill
Consensus Statement Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials
Hong LT, FakhriRavari A, Ulldemolins M, et al.
Aug 14, 2026 · Published in: Pharmacotherapy
Also in Critical Care / ICU
Prolonged beta-lactam infusions improve survival in severe illness.
Oral Step-Down for Gram-Negative Bacteremia Survives Confounding Adjustment
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Confirmatory Grade: Low
Onorato L, De Luca I, Ferrante M, et al.
Aug 13, 2026 · Published in: European Journal of Clinical Investigation
Oral antibiotics may safely replace IVs for Gram-negative BSIs.
Adjunctive Bacteriophage Therapy for Malakoplakia Study
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials
Aslam S, Brubaker A, Shah M, et al.
Aug 11, 2026 · Published in: Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
First successful bacteriophage therapy for a transplant infection complication.
WHO decision leaflet cuts inappropriate antibiotic use in simulation
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Hypothesis-generating Grade: Low
Sievert EDC, Gross R, Korn L, et al.
Aug 8, 2026 · Published in: Applied Psychology. Health and Well-being
Decision support reduces inappropriate antibiotic use effectively.
NTM in Oncology: Dual Beta-Lactam Signals Warrant Study
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Hypothesis-generating Grade: Very Low
Pasikhova Y, Snyder M, Morrison A, et al.
Aug 8, 2026 · Published in: Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Also in Oncology
NTM infections in cancer patients demand complex treatment approaches.
ESPID Issues First Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcal Management Guidelines
★ Editor's Pick Guideline Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Practice-changing Grade: Low
Chiappini E, Pellegrino R, Dalpiaz I, et al.
Aug 5, 2026 · Published in: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Penicillins lead the charge against pediatric iGAS infections.
Antimicrobial Use Trends in U.S. Hospitals, 2023
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials
Keino BC, Eure T, Ramirez RA, et al.
Aug 5, 2026 · Published in: Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Antimicrobial use in hospitals remains high in 2023.