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What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs that can make it difficult to breathe and limit your ability to get sufficient oxygen. In 2019, pneumonia was the second leading cause of hospital admissions for U.S. adults. What are the signs and symptoms of pneumonia? Pneumonia can present differently in people […]
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Mashup Score: 0Prediction Model Effective for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Those with Acute Asthma Exacerbations - 7 month(s) ago
This newly-developed prediction model evaluating CAP risk was noted as having demonstrated accuracy, strong discriminatory qualities, and practicability in clinical settings.
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A newly-developed prediction model was shown to be effective in the prediction of community-acquired #pneumonia (CAP) risk among hospitalized patients with acute asthma exacerbations. View the story here: https://t.co/rsxRE3z01W #pulmonology #asthma
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Severe obstructive sleep apnea raised the risk for hospital admittance with pneumonia and any infections compared with individuals who have normal breathing during sleep, according to results published in CHEST.“Severe obstructive sleep apnea and hypoxemia were independently associated with increased risk of hospitalization with pneumonia in a community-based sample of older adults,”
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ICYMI: Those with vs. without severe obstructive sleep apnea (#OSA) faced an 87% greater risk for being hospitalized with #pneumonia. https://t.co/gT0WSquDGr
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Mashup Score: 0Reduced mechanical ventilation risk with corticosteroids in community-acquired pneumonia - 10 month(s) ago
Fewer patients with community-acquired pneumonia using corticosteroids vs. standard care needed mechanical ventilation, but mortality rates did not differ between both groups, according to study results published in CHEST.“In this up-to-date meta-analysis … no association was found between corticosteroid use and mortality,” Naveed Saleem, MSc, of the Bloomsbury Institute of
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According to study results published in @journal_CHEST, fewer patients with community-acquired #pneumonia using #corticosteroids vs. standard care needed mechanical #ventilation, but mortality rates did not differ between both groups. https://t.co/EcuauocChF
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Mashup Score: 0Episode 4: Treatment Strategies for Pediatric Pneumonia - 10 month(s) ago
Drs Todd A. Florin and Derek J. Williams discuss the latest treatment strategies for pediatric pneumonia and challenge the long-standing method of treating pneumonia in children with mild disease.
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Drs Todd A. Florin and Derek J. Williams discuss the latest treatment strategies for pediatric #pneumonia and challenge the long-standing method of treating pneumonia in children with mild disease. https://t.co/EDMnXajL9X https://t.co/QCzFnwsp59
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A long-acting muscarinic antagonist plus long-acting beta agonist (LABA) was linked to fewer COPD exacerbations and pneumonia hospitalizations vs. an inhaled corticosteroid and LABA, according to results published in JAMA Internal Medicine.“We found that long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)-LABA therapy was associated with a lower risk of COPD exacerbations and a lower risk of pneumonia
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According to results published in @JAMAInternalMed, a long-acting muscarinic antagonist plus long-acting beta agonist (LABA) was linked to fewer #COPD exacerbations and #pneumonia hospitalizations vs. an inhaled #corticosteroid and LABA. https://t.co/LxrXWAXKk1
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Mashup Score: 0Familial interstitial pneumonia links to pulmonary fibrosis risk in asymptomatic relatives - 10 month(s) ago
For individuals related to someone with familial interstitial pneumonia, the prevalence of pulmonary fibrosis was around 1,000 per 100,000 person-years, according to study results.“Pulmonary fibrosis should be considered when anyone over 50 years of age presents with unexplained dyspnea, especially if that patient has a relative with pulmonary fibrosis,” David A. Schwartz, MD,
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Published in #AJRCCM: For individuals related to someone with familial interstitial #pneumonia, the prevalence of #pulmonary #fibrosis was around 1,000 per 100,000 person-years. @ATSBlueEditor https://t.co/RDXIB3oQX6
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Mashup Score: 0Are Dentures a Hidden Risk for Pneumonia? - 10 month(s) ago
New research published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology has identified a possible link between wearing dentures and pneumonia.
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Denture acrylic biomaterials are a potential colonization site for bacteria that may lead to pneumonia in susceptible patients https://t.co/wIMe0mJdmf #RTmagazine #pneumonia #seniorcare #dentalcare
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Learn about the three key components of an antimicrobial stewardship program for treating patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia AND sepsis.
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In this CHEST infographic, learn about the key components of an antimicrobial stewardship program for treating patients with severe community-acquired #pneumonia AND #sepsis. Remember to C.A.R.E. https://t.co/y0weRBNZwy #MedE #MedTwitter https://t.co/CLmc2xAoVw
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Background Pneumonia is a common disease worldwide in preschool children. Despite its large population size, China has had no comprehensive study of the national prevalence, risk factors, and management of pneumonia among preschool children. We therefore investigated the prevalence of pneumonia among preschool children in Chinese seven representative cities, and explore the possible risk factors…
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#Pneumonia is prevalent among ~30,000 preschoolers in #China, and it affects other #childhood #respiratory diseases. Its prevalence in Chinese #children showed a decreasing trend in 2019 (33%) compared to 2011 (26%). Report from #CCHH study group - https://t.co/Pm7onfdT9o https://t.co/zRg0Kq8Jto
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Pneumonia can impact anyone, but factors like age or chronic conditions can increase the risk of infection. Learn more about who may be more susceptible to a #pneumonia infection. https://t.co/iFGb93tyOu https://t.co/db5BQhS9g8