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A new study warns that the widely used antibiotic cefepime may be linked to a higher risk of death, based on analysis of over 22,000 patients across 110 trials. With a 94% probability, cefepime showed an association with increased mortality—especially in adults with febrile neutropenia. While doctors won’t stop prescribing it anytime soon due to its effectiveness, researchers urge deeper investigation into dosage and safety. The findings don’t prove causation, but they highlight the need for smarter, possibly AI-driven approaches to optimize treatment.

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