Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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Hospital · Jul 14, 2026
Universal whole-body decolonisation does not demonstrate lower S. aureus bacteraemia rates compared to targeted approaches, suggesting a need to re-evaluate its benefits and risks.
Hospital · Jul 14, 2026
The machine-learning model developed can aid in selecting empirical antibiotics for bloodstream infections caused by ESBL-producing organisms in the emergency department.
Hospital · Jun 29, 2026
Antimicrobial stewardship is essential in nursing education and must be integrated longitudinally to enhance workforce capability against antimicrobial resistance.
Hospital · Jul 6, 2026
Nearly all vancomycin-treated ICU patients met criteria for TDM eligibility, highlighting significant monitoring needs in this setting without available TDM resources.
Hospital · Jul 8, 2026
Critical Care Pharmacists significantly identify and address antimicrobial-related drug problems in the ICU, highlighting the need for their formal integration into antimicrobial stewardship efforts.
Hospital · Jun 16, 2026
The notice clarifies the correct DOI for the referenced article.
Hospital · Jul 1, 2026
Most penicillin allergy labels lack sufficient detail, and certain patient groups may encounter additional challenges in the de-labeling process.
Hospital · Jul 7, 2026
GI PCR enhances hospital efficiency and improves antibiotic targeting for suspected gastrointestinal infections, suggesting it should be the primary diagnostic method in inpatient care.
Hospital · Jun 12, 2026
The descriptive study found that while AI shows promise for infection surveillance and management tasks, the evidence for its clinical effectiveness and implementation is currently insufficient.
Hospital · May 29, 2026
High blood culture utilization in adult ICUs is linked to excessive contamination rates and highlights the need for improved diagnostic practices and antimicrobial policies to enhance patient outcomes.
Hospital · Jul 7, 2026
A sticker reminder intervention significantly improved IV-to-PO fluoroquinolone conversion rates without affecting clinical safety.
Hospital · Jun 29, 2026
Implementing a new clinical pathway and risk stratification tool improved antibiotic stewardship for febrile oncology patients without severe neutropenia.
Hospital · Jun 29, 2026
Deep learning analysis of standard ECGs can effectively predict clinically significant BSIs, outperforming conventional ECG parameters, but requires prospective validation before clinical use.
Hospital · Jun 25, 2026
BCID panels lead to faster effective therapy but require timely clinical responses for optimal benefits.
Hospital · Jun 18, 2026
The study concludes that tailored AMS interventions within a quality improvement framework can effectively optimize antibiotic use and help combat antimicrobial resistance.
Hospital · Jun 23, 2026
While 3GC-NS S. marcescens bacteremia has high mortality, carbapenem-sparing regimens can be safely used, although high co-resistance rates to these agents require careful empirical treatment decisions.
Hospital · Jun 16, 2026
True antimicrobial stewardship in dentistry should include surgical interventions as a primary strategy for managing infections, rather than relying solely on antibiotic prescriptions.
Hospital · Jun 5, 2026
The cohort study concluded that antibiotic exposure did not predict short- or long-term outcomes in COVID-19 patients, highlighting a misalignment in prescribing practices based on procalcitonin levels.
Hospital · Jun 21, 2026
The study highlights the high mortality associated with anaerobic bacteremia, particularly in hospital settings, emphasizing the need for ongoing surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship.
Hospital · Jun 17, 2026
RSV and Enterovirus are the main causes of pediatric acute respiratory infections in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the need for viral identification to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.
Hospital · Jun 22, 2026
The study highlights that NICU ASP implementation requires significant effort from neonatologists and nurses, with staffing needs varying widely based on clinical factors.
Hospital · Jun 22, 2026
The study provides insights into the current state of diagnostic stewardship in clinical microbiology, highlighting challenges and opportunities for improving practices in infectious disease testing.
Hospital · May 27, 2026
The study identified key barriers to antimicrobial-resistant isolate submission, with lack of awareness being the most significant, suggesting a need for educational outreach in Texas hospitals.
Hospital · Jun 19, 2026
The study presents a machine learning model that shows promise for stratifying carbapenem-resistance risk in ICU patients, though it requires external validation and should not be used for routine clinical decision-making.
Hospital · Jun 18, 2026
Digital tools in ASPs enhance prescription quality and reduce antimicrobial use, but their effects on clinical and microbiological outcomes are limited and require further investigation.
Hospital · Jun 25, 2026
The proposed DASC-LOT framework and S3 metric can effectively assess and benchmark ASP practices in terms of initiation, duration, and spectrum of antimicrobial use.
Hospital · Jun 10, 2026
Pediatric ASPs show variability in structure and activities, with limited after-hours coverage primarily focused on urgent interventions.
Hospital · Jun 17, 2026
The authors argue that intravesical therapy represents a promising strategy for improving CAUTI management and addressing antimicrobial resistance, despite existing challenges in clinical application.
Hospital · Jun 12, 2026
The quasi-experimental study found that discontinuing routine susceptibility testing for E. faecalis led to increased penicillin use and a potential reduction in fluoroquinolone prescriptions.
Hospital · May 28, 2026
The cohort study highlights a significant gap in adherence to antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines, particularly in non-specialized centers, and indicates that prolonged use does not lower the risk of surgical site infections.
Hospital · Jun 15, 2026
The study established consensus-based indicators for assessing the effectiveness of ASPs in Korea, facilitating standardized evaluations and informing evidence-based policies for their sustainable operation.
Hospital · May 11, 2026
Clinicians should recognize that merely having an ASP does not guarantee improved antimicrobial prescribing practices; addressing barriers to ASP effectiveness is crucial.
Hospital · Jun 12, 2026
The study found high adherence to antimicrobial stewardship principles, but identified areas for improvement, particularly in culture collection and optimizing treatment duration.
Hospital · Jun 11, 2026
The study presents a flexible model for evaluating the budget impact of high-cost reserve antibiotics, highlighting its utility for antimicrobial stewardship and potential for future validation.
Hospital · Jun 11, 2026
Implementing clinical rules in a decision support system effectively generated renal dosing alerts and facilitated pharmacist interventions, enhancing antimicrobial dosing safety for patients with renal impairment.
Hospital · Jun 11, 2026
Optimizing outcomes in burn-associated infections requires integrating evidence-based practices with innovative technologies while reinforcing antimicrobial stewardship to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Hospital · Jun 12, 2026
The BIOFIRE® PN Panel improved antibiotic optimization in critically ill pneumonia patients, particularly in hospitals with stronger antimicrobial stewardship programs.
Hospital · Jun 10, 2026
The study concluded that integrating ONT 16S sequencing into NHS diagnostics provides a faster, more accurate method for bacterial identification, supporting better antimicrobial decision-making and reducing diagnostic uncertainty.
Hospital · Jun 5, 2026
Improving patient awareness of oral antibiotic efficacy and antimicrobial resistance severity could enhance acceptance of IVOS therapy.
Hospital · Apr 13, 2026
The Kurin Lock® device significantly reduced BCC rates below the recommended 3% standard, suggesting potential benefits for patient outcomes and healthcare costs.
Hospital · May 23, 2026
Prompt optimization of antibiotic therapy in OAIs can significantly reduce hospital stays and costs, highlighting the need for rapid diagnostics and effective stewardship strategies.
Hospital · May 25, 2026
Implementing structured antibiotic stewardship protocols can significantly reduce antibiotic use in neonatal sepsis without compromising patient safety.
Hospital · May 30, 2026
Clinicians can safely reduce empiric antibiotic use in NICUs without compromising patient outcomes, supporting antimicrobial stewardship efforts in resource-limited settings.
Hospital · Jun 3, 2026
Clinicians should prioritize ongoing surveillance, vaccination, and tailored antimicrobial stewardship strategies to address the evolving infectious disease landscape in pediatric transplant recipients.
Hospital · Jun 3, 2026
Clinicians should be aware of high antimicrobial use in HTG-AP patients and consider implementing stricter stewardship practices to ensure appropriate prescribing.
Hospital · May 20, 2026
Implementing an ASP can significantly reduce specific antibiotic use and infections in critical care settings, supporting better antimicrobial stewardship practices.
Hospital · Mar 22, 2026
Implementing procalcitonin testing in emergency departments can reduce 28-day mortality in suspected sepsis patients without increasing early antibiotic use.
Hospital · Apr 21, 2026
Implementing a CDS tool significantly enhanced bacterial culture ordering practices, particularly for younger patients, supporting its use in improving antimicrobial stewardship efforts.
Hospital · Apr 30, 2026
Implementing this tailored risk assessment tool can enhance β-lactam prescribing accuracy and reduce unnecessary healthcare costs in Chinese hospitals.
Hospital · Apr 20, 2026
Focus on strengthening provider-stewardship relationships and leveraging existing hospital initiatives to improve antibiotic stewardship practices at the time of patient discharge.