New Anaerobic Activity Index Quantifies Anti-Anaerobic Antibiotic Exposure
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Hypothesis-generating Grade: Low
Mackow NA, Komarow L, Napravnik S, et al.
Aug 4, 2026 · Published in: Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
A new index ranks antibiotics by anaerobic activity exposure.
Tenofovir-Sparing HIV Therapy Carries Underrecognized Hepatitis B Reactivation Risk
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Hypothesis-generating Grade: Low
Mohareb AM, Phinius B, Anderson M, et al.
Aug 1, 2026 · Published in: EClinicalMedicine
Ceasing tenofovir in HIV patients may elevate HBV reactivation risk.
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.
Genetic Testing Prevents Aminoglycoside-Induced Hearing Loss
Guideline Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials
McDermott JH, Hilton S, Dello Russo C, et al.
Jul 29, 2026 · Published in: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
Genetic testing can prevent irreversible hearing loss from antibiotics.
Multisociety Consensus Endorses Beta-Lactam Dose Individualization in Acutely Ill Patients
★ Must Read Consensus Statement Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Practice-changing Grade: Low
Barreto EF, McCreary EK, Pai Mangalore R, et al.
Jul 23, 2026 · Published in: Pharmacotherapy
Also in Critical Care / ICU, Pharmacokinetics / TDM
New guidelines urge personalized beta-lactam dosing for acutely ill patients.
Half of Immunocompromised Sepsis Patients Lack Bacterial Infection
Analysis Critical Care / ICU Hypothesis-generating Grade: Low
Gupta S, Millham L, DelloStritto L, et al.
Jul 15, 2026 · Published in: Critical Care Explorations
Also in Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials
Immunocompromised sepsis patients often lack bacterial infection confirmation.
Pharmacists in OPAT improve process measures, less so hard outcomes
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Confirmatory Grade: Very Low
Elmasry Y, Wong K, Jones S, et al.
Jul 15, 2026 · Published in: The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Pharmacists improve adherence and reduce errors in OPAT programs.
AGA Expert Review Reframes C difficile Management in IBD
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Confirmatory Grade: Low
Khanna S, Allegretti JR, Hashash JG, et al.
Jul 15, 2026 · Published in: Gastroenterology
CDI poses higher risks for IBD patients, complicating management strategies.
Pharmacist anti-MRSA time-outs cut use mainly in emergency departments
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Confirmatory Grade: Low
Yamamoto R, Tagashira Y, An DD, et al.
Jul 11, 2026 · Published in: Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology : ASHE
Also in Emergency Medicine / Toxicology, Critical Care / ICU
Targeted pharmacist-led interventions reduce intensive care antibiotic use.
Capsid Inhibitors and Lenacapavir: A Mechanistic and Resistance Review
Analysis Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials Confirmatory Grade: Low
Mahdi M, Lakatos B, Mótyán JA, et al.
Jul 10, 2026 · Published in: PLOS Pathogens
HIV capsid inhibitors could transform HIV treatment strategies.
REMAP-CAP: Ivermectin Fails to Help Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Analysis Critical Care / ICU Confirmatory Grade: Low
Hashmi M, Haniffa R, Jayakumar D, et al.
Jul 1, 2026 · Published in: Critical Care Medicine
Also in Infectious Disease / Antimicrobials
Ivermectin fails to enhance survival in hospitalized COVID-19 cases.