Pneumonia Hospital Readmission Is Common With Various Comorbidities
Thirty-day readmission following hospitalization for pneumonia is common in patients with underlying comorbidities such as COPD, kidney and heart diseases, and dementia.
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Macrolides May Be Better Than ICS in Older Patients With Bronchiectasis
Macrolide monotherapy may be a better choice than inhaled corticosteroids to prevent acute and hospitalized respiratory infections in older patients with bronchiectasis and without COPD or asthma.
Combining Corticosteroids and Antibiotics May Be Cost-Effective in CAP
Treating severe community-acquired pneumonia with a combination of corticosteroids and antibiotics may be a cost-effective strategy.
Risk Factors for Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens in Pneumonia
Previous antibiotic use and mechanical invasive ventilation were risk factors for multidrug-resistant pathogens in hospital-associated or ventilator-associated pneumonia.
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