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An Indian journal-watch report dated 26 October summarised a Phase 2 multicentre study of cefepime-zidebactam for infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. Among 60 clinically and microbiologically evaluable participants, the reported investigator-assessed clinical cure rate was 91.7%.

Medical Xpress reported on 24 October that researchers were investigating ultrasonic technology to improve early detection of tibial stress fractures. These injuries can be difficult to identify in their earliest stages, particularly when initial imaging does not clearly show the damage.

News-Medical reported on 23 October that a Columbia-led study used non-invasive EEG electrodes to detect brain activity in unresponsive intensive-care patients. Participants were able to influence the frequency of a beeping sound through a brain-computer interface.

The World Health Organization reported on 19 October on traditional medicine discussions at the World Health Summit 2026. The discussions highlighted international cooperation and the importance of assessing traditional healthcare approaches responsibly.

ScienceDaily reported on 24 October that USC researchers found higher levels of two small proteins in older adults who more closely followed a Mediterranean-style diet. The proteins may help explain some associations between this dietary pattern and healthy ageing.

ScienceDaily reported on 23 October on a study published in Neurology that followed people with Parkinson's disease over seven years. Participants who remained more physically active experienced slower average declines in cognitive and movement measures than those who were least active.