CDC: High Rate of Legionnaires’ Disease in Healthcare Facilities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 76% of US healthcare facilities reported cases of Legionnaires’ disease.
Geriatric Illnesses
High Prevalence of MDR Bacteria in Residents Living in Nursing Homes
Multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria can be found in more than 1-quarter of nursing-home residents.
Novel Adjuvanted H7N1 Vaccine Safe, Immunogenic in Older Adults
The adjuvanted H7N1 vaccine was safe and immunogenic after 2 doses in adults age 65 and older, according to a new study.
Can Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Predict Mortality in CAP?
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can predict 30-day mortality for elderly adults with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).
Benzodiazepine Use Increases Pneumonia Risk in Alzheimer Disease
Risk for pneumonia should be considered when weighing the benefits and risks of benzodiazepines in patients with Alzheimer disease.
Is CMV a Major Contributor to Cardiovascular Disease in RA?
An expert Q&A with Florian Kern, PhD, deputy director of research at Brighton and Sussex Medical School in the UK, who makes the case that cytomegalovirus is a major driver of cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
High-Dose Influenza Vaccine in H3N2 Season More Effective in Seniors
Compared to infections by H1N1 or influenza B viruses, H3N2 influenza viruses have been associated with higher mortality in older adults.
MDR Organism Isolation Precaution Infrequently Used in Nursing Home Residents
Of the nursing homes reporting multidrug-resistant organism infection in the past year, 31% used isolation at least once among residents with multidrug-resistant organism infection.
Oral Bacteria Tied to Cerebral Microbleeds Point to Stroke Risk
Microbleeds in the brain that lead to stroke and cognitive impairment may be tied to Streptococcus mutans.
Antidementia Drugs May Increase Risk of Pneumonia
Researchers investigated the effect that antidementia drugs have on patients’ risk of developing pneumonia.
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