Tag: Pneumonia
Physical Activity Affects Flu, Pneumonia Mortality
Aerobic activity, even below recommended level, linked to lower mortality, while J-shaped pattern seen for muscle-strengthening activity
Anakinra Does Not Prevent Mechanical Ventilation in Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia
However, authors say anakinra may have a role as early treatment for patients with less severe COVID-19
Risk for Acute Myocardial Infarction Increased for Patients With Pneumonia
Increased risk seen among patients with laboratory-confirmed invasive pneumococcal disease, with risk persisting for one year
Hydrocortisone Linked to Lower Risk for Death in Severe Pneumonia
Findings seen among adults who had been admitted to the ICU for severe community-acquired pneumonia
COVID-19 Pneumonia More Fatal for Older Adults
COVID-19 tied to approximately doubled in-hospital mortality rates versus bacterial or other viral pneumonias
Nurse-Driven Protocol Ups Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates
Findings for pneumococcal vaccine among immunosuppressed rheumatology patients
ACIP Recommends PCV15 for Children Younger Than 19 Years
PCV15 includes two serotypes in addition to those in the PCV13 vaccine, and is recommended according to PCV13 dosing and schedules
Inhaled Nitric Oxide May Ease Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia in Pregnant Women
High-dose inhaled nitric oxide linked to more days free from oxygen supplementation, shorter ICU and hospital length of stay
COVID-19 Pneumonia Hospitalization Tied to New-Onset Dementia
Rate significantly higher than seen with other pneumonias
Recommendations Simplified for Pneumococcal Vaccination
ACIP recommends PCV20 alone or PCV15 in series with PPSV23 for all aged 65 years and older or younger adults at risk
