Cough Sounds Could Help Gauge COVID-19 Severity
Cough characteristics in COVID-19 patients could offer a quick and cost-effective method for identifying the severity of the disease in patients.
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Vitamin D May Improve Lung Defense Against COVID Pneumonia
Researchers say the benefits Vitamin D are “so clear” and the risks “so minimal” that physicians should be recommending supplements.
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High-dose Influenza Vaccines May Reduce Mortality, Hospitalization
High-dose influenza vaccines in older adults reduced mortality risk by 49% and reduced hospitalization for influenza or pneumonia by 64% compared with standard-dose vaccination.
Izana Bioscience Namilumab May Treat COVID-19 Pneumonia
The trial tested namilumab as a potential therapeutic to treat patients who are hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia.
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Merck VaxNeuvance Pneumococcal Vaccine Approved in EU
The European Commission approved Merck’s VaxNeuvance (Pneumococcal 15-valent Conjugate Vaccine) for prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in individuals 18 years of age and older.
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New Potential Drug Target for Pneumonia
Researchers in Sweden report that a recently discovered inflammatory mediator appears to have an important role in pneumonia and contribute to the killing of bacteria.
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Antibiotic Overuse Likely in Patients with Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia
Only 21% of patients with severe pneumonia caused by SARS-CoV-2 have a documented bacterial superinfection at the time of intubation, resulting in potential overuse of antibiotics.
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The Association Between Pneumonia and Asthma Development
Children who came down with pneumonia during infancy have a higher risk for asthma later in life.
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FDA: New Merck Pneumonia Vaccine OK’d
The FDA approved a new pneumonia vaccine from Merck, according to a report from the Boston Herald.
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Study: Dual Influenza and Streptococcus Pneumonia Infection
New research offers an explanation for how influenza A infection, followed by S. pneumoniae infection, causes severe pneumonia and a high death rate.
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New Clinical Practice Guideline on Community-Acquired Pneumonia
The American Thoracic Society released a new clinical practice guideline on community-acquired pneumonia.
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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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CDC: Rate of COVID-Pneumonia Deaths Climb, Flu Activity Low
The number of COVID-related pneumonia deaths continue to surge as influenza activity stays barely detectable throughout the United States.
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COVID-19 Pneumonia versus ‘Typical’ Pneumonia
COVID-19 pneumonia differs from non-COVID-19 pneumonia in the way that it colonizes areas of the lungs.
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CDC: A Mild Flu Season Continues Nationwide As COVID Drives Pneumonia Deaths
Recent data shows that 14.5% of the deaths during the week ending January 2 were due to pneumonia, influenza, and COVID-19.
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