FDA Approves Vaxneuvance Pneumococcal Vaccine for Infants, Children
The FDA has expanded the approval for Merck's Vaxneuvance for prevention of invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae to include children 6 weeks through 17 years of age.
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Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis Mimics Lung Cancer
A case study presented at Chest 2021 reports that the fungal infection coccidioidomycosis may have varied clinical presentations, including mimicking lung cancer.
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Spreading Light, and Awareness, on World Pneumonia Day
A total of 232 buildings and monuments from 48 different countries will be illuminated in blue between 9:00 p/m and 10:00 p/m on November 12 in recognition of World Pneumonia Day.
A Growing Body of Evidence Questions the Value of Anti-MRSA Therapy for Pneumonia
Anti-MRSA therapy in addition to standard pneumonia therapy does not improve mortality rates in pneumonia patients, a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found.
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First American Dies of Coronavirus, Now Called Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (NCP)
The United States Embassy in Beijing has announced that an American in Wuhan, China has died of coronavirus — the first reported death of a US citizen from the virus, CNN.com reports.
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Removing Body Clock Gene Protects Mice Against Pneumonia
Removing the clock gene BMAL1 makes bacteria-engulfing defense cells in the body more effective, new research found.
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Cause of China’s Mysterious Pneumonia Outbreak Remains Unknown
The cause of several pneumonia cases in the Chinese city of Wuhan remains a mystery, as the number of infected people continues to grow, health authorities reported.
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A Young Person’s Death Prompts Questions About Risks of Pneumonia
A 34-year-old ESPN reporter is dead after battling pneumonia, according to several news reports.
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Scientists Uncover Structure of HMPV Enzyme
A team of molecular and structural biologists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found a potential new route to disabling respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (HMPV) after elucidating the structure of one of its key components.
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FDA Launches Cure ID App for Infectious Disease Reporting
The US FDA has launched Cure ID, which will allow clinicians to report infectious disease treatments via a smartphone app.
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Exposure to E-cigarette Vapor Fails to Induce Pneumonia in Mice, Study Finds
Exposure to e-cigarette vapor containing nicotine had no impact on the ability of Streptococcus pneumoniae strain TIGR4 to infect mouse models, according to new research published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
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Respiratory Leaders Shine Light on Pneumonia Deaths
In support of World Pneumonia Day, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies has called for an end to preventable pneumonia deaths, ensuring equitable access to interventions for prevention and control of pneumonia.
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New CAP Guidelines Stress De-escalation
Recently updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of adults with community-associated pneumonia, or CAP, stressed the importance of de-escalation of antibiotic therapy.
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Routine Flu Vaccination for Pneumonia Hospitalizations Saved Lives, Reduced Readmissions
Among adults admitted to a hospital with pneumonia, patients who received a flu vaccination had a lower chance of being readmitted, according to data presented at Chest 2019.
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Study: Drug Could Reduce Risk of Pneumonia in Newborns
Premature infants are at high risk of developing life-threatening lung infections, partly because...
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