May 12, 2026

7 Days Noninferior in Bacteremia

BALANCE compared 7 vs 14 days of treatment among hospitalized patients with bloodstream infections.

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May 12, 2026

FDA Clears AI Sepsis Warning System

An FDA-cleared AI tool developed at Johns Hopkins detects sepsis up to 48 hours earlier than clinicians — and has cut related deaths by 18%.

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May 11, 2026

Stewardship Cuts Steroid Prescribing

Behaviorally informed peer comparison feedback was associated with a gradual decline in glucocorticoid prescribing

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May 11, 2026

Hydrocortisone May Lower Severe CAP Mortality

Network meta-analysis suggests hydrocortisone may offer mortality and ventilation benefits, although evidence certainty remained low.

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May 11, 2026

Early ICU Rehab Backed, With Caveats

Invited narrative review supports early, interprofessional rehabilitation across the ICU recovery continuum while emphasizing heterogeneous evidence and inconsistent implementation worldwide.

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May 06, 2026

Rapid AST Speeds Care, Not Outcomes

Faster antibiotic optimization may still support use of rapid testing, particularly when paired with stewardship.

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May 06, 2026

Dalbavancin Exposure Linked to Higher Success in Bacteremia

Higher day 22 concentrations were associated with improved outcomes, though findings remain exploratory

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May 05, 2026

Low Follow-Up After Behavioral ED Care

Follow-up occurred after fewer than 15% of mental health ED visits and about 11% of substance use–related visits in Washington Medicaid claims.

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May 01, 2026

Inflammation Tied to Organ Failure Risk

Review outlines mechanisms, prognosis, and supportive care strategies in surgical and trauma ICU populations

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May 01, 2026

Early Enteral Feeding Tied to Fewer Complications

Benefit driven by fewer infections and pulmonary events, though overall complication rates were similar

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