Zinc Deficiency Fuels Bacterial Pneumonia Risk
Zinc deficiency may raise the risk of infection by Acinetobacter baumannii, a leading cause of ventilator-associated pneumonia, according to new research.
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Zinc Deficiency Fuels Bacterial Pneumonia Risk
Zinc deficiency may raise the risk of infection by Acinetobacter baumannii, a leading cause of ventilator-associated pneumonia, according to new research.
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Antibiotics During Flu May Increase Risk of Bacterial Pneumonia
Taking antibiotics when sick with the flu might actually backfire, making it more likely for patients to develop serious bacterial pneumonia instead of preventing it, Cedars-Sinai researchers found.
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Philips to Expand AI for Early Infection Detection Within Department of Defense
After successful development and pilot, technology using biomarkers from wearables to predict infection is set to expand within the US Department of Defense.
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AI Uncovers Five Predictive States for Pneumonia Outcomes
Using machine learning, researchers identified five clinical states in pneumonia patients, with three associated with specific disease outcomes and two that may help pinpoint the disease’s cause.
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CDC Lowers Age for Pneumococcal Vaccination from 65 to 50
Lowering the age gives more adults the opportunity to protect themselves from pneumococcal disease at an age when the risk of infection increases, according to the CDC.Â
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Pneumonia: Etiology, Care and Prevention
Pneumonia is a potentially life-threatening infection of the lungs that inflames alveoli and spurs the overproduction of purulent material. Typically afflicting neonates and seniors, the COVID pandemic has revealed the importance of proper pneumonia care for all patients.Â
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Researchers Develop Breath-Based Device to Diagnose Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
A proof-of-concept study demonstrates the potential of a noninvasive breath-based device to quickly diagnose lower respiratory tract infections.
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Medical Clowns Help Children with Pneumonia Recover Faster
Children with pneumonia who were visited by medical clowns had shorter hospital stays and required fewer days of intravenous antibiotics.
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Opaganib Reduces Mortality in Hospitalized COVID-19 PatientsÂ
Data from a post hoc analysis of a phase 2/3 study of oral opaganib in COVID-19 pneumonia showed a 62% reduction in mortality and a 21% improvement in time to room air.
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Enzyme-Antibiotic Combo May Combat Ventilator-associated PneumoniaÂ
A new model shows that combining antibiotics with enzymes improved the removal of tough biofilms in VAP, a finding that could lead to more effective treatments.
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$12 Million Study to Compare Instant vs Delayed Antibiotics in Child Pneumonia
The study aims to determine whether delayed antibiotics, compared to immediate prescribing, results in decreased antibiotic use and similar clinical improvement in children with mild pneumonia.
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Pneumonia Diagnosis More Uncertain Than Previously Thought
An analysis of over 2 million hospital visits reveals significant diagnostic uncertainty in pneumonia cases, with frequent changes between initial and discharge diagnoses.
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Post-marketing Study Confirms Efficacy of Omadacycline for Pneumonia
The study results confirm omadacycline as a safe and effective treatment for moderate to severe community-acquired bacterial pneumonia, demonstrating non-inferiority to moxifloxacin.
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FDA Approves Merck’s Pneumococcal Vaccine for Adults
The vaccine covers serotypes responsible for approximately 84% of invasive pneumococcal disease in adults 50 years of age and older.
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Hospital Diversity Tied to Higher Mechanical Ventilation Mortality
Patients receiving mechanical ventilation for pneumonia or sepsis have higher odds of death in hospitals with greater racial diversity.
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FDA Recognizes Lung Infection Test for Immunocompromised Patients
The test was granted FDA Breakthrough Device status for its potential to improve the diagnosis of lung infections in immunocompromised patients.
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Study Finds ‘Gatekeeper’ Cells in Throat That Activate Coughing
Scientists have identified cells in the throat that sense when fluid is aspirated or acid is regurgitated. The work could one day help prevent pneumonia and treat chronic cough.
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Antibiotics Ineffective for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Antibiotics provided no measurable impact on the severity or duration of coughs, even if a bacterial infection was present, in patients seeking care for lower respiratory tract infections.
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FDA Approves New Antibiotic for Community-acquired Bacterial PneumoniaÂ
The injection received FDA approval for adults and pediatric patients aged 3 months and older.Â
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Generative AI Model Designs New Superbug-fighting Antibiotics
Researchers have invented a new artificial intelligence model that can design billions of new antibiotic molecules that are inexpensive and easy to build in the laboratory.Â
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Popular Obesity Drugs Linked to Aspiration Pneumonia Following Endoscopy
New research warns individuals scheduled for medical procedures to halt popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy prior to prevent aspiration pneumonia, a risk associated with these medications.
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Reduced Air Pollution Linked to Rise in Legionnaires’ Disease Cases
Declining atmospheric sulfur dioxide levels might be related to the global rise in Legionnaires’ disease—a severe form of pneumonia.
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Immune Response Byproduct Key Factor in ARDS Severity
Researchers may have discovered a mechanical explanation for instability observed in the lungs in cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome, particularly in the aftermath of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 or pneumonia.
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Sequential Flu and Measles-like Virus Infections Trigger Deadly Lung Failure
Georgia State University researchers discover that ferrets recovering from flu-like viruses suffer lethal lung damage when subsequently infected with a measles-like virus.
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