Pneumonia Archives

Metformin Use Prior to Admission for Pneumonia Decreases Mortality Risk

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February 1, 2023

Researchers evaluated whether metformin use prior to hospitalization for community-acquired pneumonia decreases the risk of mortality in older patients with diabetes.

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Palpitations, Fatigue, Angina More Likely After COVID-19 vs Other Viral Infections

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Janelle Barowski, MSN RN

January 23, 2023

Researchers conducted a study to assess the long-term effects of COVID-19 infection in comparison with other common respiratory viral infections.

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Lung Ultrasound vs Thoracic CT for Diagnosing COVID-19 Pneumonia

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Ron Goldberg

September 20, 2022

How does lung ultrasound compare with thoracic computed tomography in determining the severity of COVID-19 pneumonia?

Pediatrics

Pneumococcal 15-Valent Conjugate Vaccine Approved for Pediatric Use

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Brian Park, PharmD

June 22, 2022

For children, Vaxneuvance is administered as a 4-dose series at 2, 4, 6 and 12 through 15 months of age (and at least 2 months after the 3rd dose).

Doctor examining patients lungs, back, chest exam

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Long-COVID Lung Disease: Researchers Characterize 3 Phenotypes

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Virginia Schad

May 5, 2022

Can long-COVID lung diseases be better understood and classified via analysis of abnormalities seen on transbronchial lung cryobiopsies?

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Pulmonary Impairment 1 Year Post COVID-19 Pneumonia

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Naveed Saleh, MD, MS

April 21, 2022

What kinds of pulmonary sequelae do patients experience a year after hospitalization with COVID-19 pneumonia — and does the level of ventilatory support matter?