Staphylococcus aureus small colony variants originating from the lower respiratory tract are associated with persistent pulmonary infection

• by Chao An, Shanjian Chen, Anqi Zheng, Lingqi Zheng, Chenshuo Luo, Bin Yang, Yulan Lin

• May 12, 2026

Early Enteral Feeding Tied to Fewer Complications

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

• by Kathryn Wighton

• May 1, 2026

• 5 min

Stewardship Cuts Steroid Prescribing

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

• by Kathryn Wighton

• May 11, 2026

• 4 min

Postextubation Pneumonia Tops Ventilator Pneumonia

Older age, male sex, underweight status, reduced activities of daily living, and mild consciousness disturbance were associated with postextubation pneumonia in elective surgical patients.

• by Andrea Surnit

• May 28, 2026

• 4 min