Stroke-Associated Pneumonia: Risk Factors, Mechanisms, and Interventions
Stroke-associated pneumonia research over the past 2 decades has yielded significant insight into SAP risk factors, diagnostic measures, and management strategies.
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Are Inpatients With COVID-19 at Higher Risk of Venous Thromboembolism?
Is VTE risk unusually high in patients with COVID-19? To find out, researchers compared VTE incidence in inpatients with COVID-19 vs those with CAP.
COVID-19 Pneumonia Outcomes: Is Duration of Respiratory Distress a Factor?
How does the duration of respiratory distress in severe COVID-19 pneumonia affect the need for invasive mechanical ventilation, mortality, and length of hospital stay?
Chronic Bacterial Infections Associated With an Increased Risk for Ischemic Stroke
In this meta-analysis, researchers assessed the relationship between 4 infectious bacteria and the risk for ischemic stroke.
Gram Stain-Guided Antibiotics: Effective, May Combat Spread of Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens
Researchers compared the effect of Gram stain-guided antibiotics with guideline-based antibiotics for the treatment of patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia.
The Increase in Dementia Risk After Bacterial Pneumonia Differs by Causative Pathogen
Researchers assessed whether the increased risk for dementia observed among older adults diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia differs by causative pathogen.
Effect of 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine on Hospitalization in Older Adults
How effective is the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in preventing pneumonia and lower respiratory tract infection hospitalizations in older adults?
Mortality in COPD Post Hospitalization for Pneumonia vs Exacerbation
How do mortality rates differ among patients with COPD admitted to the hospital for pneumonia and those admitted for an exacerbation of COPD?
Feasibility of Metatranscriptomics for Pneumonia Surveillance in Adults With HIV
Researchers evaluated the use of metatranscriptomic RNA sequencing for the epidemiologic surveillance of pneumonia pathogens in patients with HIV infection.
COVID-19-Associated Acute Myocarditis Reported in 2.4 Per 1000 Patients
Acute myocarditis occurs in 2.4 per 1,000 patients hospitalized for COVID-19, according to a study published in the April 12 issue of Circulation.
Demographic Differences in COVID-19 vs Non-COVID-19 Severe Pneumonia
In patients with severe pneumonia, how do clinical characteristics, comorbidities, and mortality rates differ between those with vs without COVID-19?
Upadacitinib Use Does Not Affect Pneumococcal Vaccine Response in Patients With RA
Researchers studied the response to pneumococcal vaccination among patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving upadacitinib and methotrexate.
Decision Support System Decreases Pneumonia Deaths in Community Hospitals
A real-time electronic decision support system helps clinicians at community hospitals improve emergency department care for patients with pneumonia.
Pneumonia Mortality Decreased From Use of ePNa Clinical Support Tool in the ED
How effective is the ePNa, an electronic clinical decision-making support tool, when used in patients with pneumonia in the ED?
Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Risk Factors for Mortality 30 Days Post Discharge
What factors are associated with CAP-related mortality within 30 days of hospital discharge, and how often do such deaths occur?
Water Jelly Ingestion Is Beneficial for Aspiration Pneumonia in Older Patients With Moderate to Severe Dysphagia
Investigators assessed the efficacy of water jelly ingestion for rehabilitation and aspiration prevention in older patients with moderate to severe dysphagia.
Predictors for Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Patients With Hematologic Cancer
Investigators conducted a study to identify clinical predictors associated with an increased risk for severe community-acquired pneumonia among patients with hematologic cancer.
Incidence of Legionnaires’ Disease Continuing to Increase
The incidence of Legionnaires’ disease (LD) has been on the rise for more than 15 years, with notable racial and geographic disparities.
Immunogenicity of PCV-10 Vaccination in HIV-Exposed Infants
Researchers compared the immunogenicity of the pneumococcal 10-valent conjugate vaccine (PCV-10) among HIV-exposed uninfected infants born to mothers who received PCV-10, PPV-23, or placebo during pregnancy.
Factors Related to the Risk for Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Researchers in South Korea found poverty and pre-existing respiratory conditions were among the diverse risk factors for hospital-acquired pneumonia.
Venous Thromboembolism, Methylprednisolone, and Heparin in COVID-19 Pneumonia
How does methylprednisolone dose and duration affect rates of VTE and mortality among patients with COVID-19 pneumonia?
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