Antimicrobial Resistance

Sulopenem versus Amoxicillin/Clavulanate for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection: A Comprehensive Clinical Review

By MedXY 08/19/2025

Sulopenem demonstrates noninferior efficacy to amoxicillin/clavulanate in treating uncomplicated UTI with a higher rate of mild adverse events, amidst rising antimicrobial resistance challenges.

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Balancing Copper Antimicrobials: A Double-Edged Tool in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance

By MedXY 08/09/2025

Laboratory evolution shows copper exposure can select for antibiotic cross-resistance in Escherichia coli, but resistance may reverse quickly after copper withdrawal — supporting strategic, time-limited use and surveillance of copper-based antimicrobials.

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Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Costs in Vietnam: Insights from a Six-Year Hospital Study

By MedXY 08/08/2025

A major Vietnamese tertiary hospital study reveals substantial incremental costs and lengths of stay associated with antimicrobial-resistant ESKAPE pathogens, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Significantly Reduces Bacterial STIs Among MSM and Transgender Women: Final Results from the DoxyPEP Trial

By MedXY 08/02/2025

The DoxyPEP trial demonstrates that doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis markedly lowers bacterial STI incidence in men who have sex with men and transgender women, with good tolerability and minimal resistance over 12 months.