Study: History of Pneumonia Leads to Worse Covid-19 Outcomes
A history of pneumonia is the second-greatest overall risk factor for death from COVID-19, Harvard University researchers said.
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Elderly Patients With Pneumonia Twice As Likely to Die As Those With Broken Hips
Elderly patients who are hospitalized with pneumonia are twice as likely to die as those hospitalized with hip fractures, yet many elderly people fail to accurately assess their risk of pneumonia, concludes research which will be presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID).
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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.
Fewer Neonatal Respiratory Infections When Babies Have Well-connected Microbiota
Researchers have shown how microbial communities are linked to each other across the body and how these networks are associated with susceptibility to respiratory infections in babies.
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No Benefit for Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia-associated PH Patients Treated with Adempas
For patients with idiopathic interstitial pneumonia-associated pulmonary hypertension, treatment with riociguat (Adempas) was not beneficial compared to placebo, and increased adverse events.
Read MoreBacteria in Pneumonia Attack Using Bleaching Agent
Microbes that invade the human body use hydrogen peroxide to weaken the immune system and cause pneumonia, according to new research published in Nature Communications. “By using hydrogen peroxide to defeat the...
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FDA Approves New Antibiotic to Treat Community-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Xenleta (lefamulin) to treat adults with...
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Lung Cell Transplant Boosts Healing After the Flu in Mice
Some cases of the flu are so severe they cause lasting injury to the lungs. New research from the...
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Outbreak of Canine Pneumonia in Chicago Shelter
A Chicago-area shelter has halted all dog adoptions after eight animals died of pneumonia, according to US News & World Report.
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NHLBI Grant to Combat Pneumocystis Pneumonia
A University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researcher received a $1.9 million four-year grant...
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New RSV Vaccine Shows Strong Immune Response
An experimental vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), one of the leading causes of...
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Proper Oral Care Can Reduce Risk of Pneumonia
Educating staff about the importance of oral health can help prevent complications and hospital...
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Investigating the Role of Nasal Flora and Viral Infection on Acquisition of Pneumococcus
Identification of specific microbiota constellations which appear to control viral and bacterial acquisition might help develop new therapeutic strategies for respiratory infections.
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RSV Driving Pediatric Pneumonia Cases in Asia, Africa
Viral agents like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and not bacteria are the leading causes of pneumonia hospitalization in kids five-and-under throughout Africa and Asia.
Read MoreFDA Accepts sNDA for Community-acquired Pneumonia Drug
The FDA has accepted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for an expanded indication of Baxdela (delafloxacin) to treat adult patients with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CAP).
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