Lung Infection

Vancomycin Injection Now Available in 4 Ready-to-Use Doses

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Publish Date December 13, 2019

Vanco Ready, a ready-to-use (RTU) vancomycin injection, has been made available by Xellia Pharmaceuticals.

Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria Exposure in Homes Via Shower Aerosols

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

Publish Date December 4, 2019

Shower aerosols may be a significant source of non-tuberculous mycobacteria exposure in homes.

Acute RTI Lab Testing More Likely in Children Without Up-to-Date Vaccinations

By

Bryant Moeller

Publish Date November 12, 2019

Children hospitalized with acute respiratory tract illness without up-to-date vaccinations had higher odds of receiving laboratory testing compared with children whose status was up to date.

Investigational Respiratory Illness Prevention Therapy Did Not Meet Trial End Point

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Publish Date November 20, 2019

The primary end point was the reduction in the percentage of subjects with clinically symptomatic respiratory illness, defined as illness associated with a respiratory tract infection based on prespecified diagnostic criteria, with or without laboratory confirmation of a pathogen.

CDC: Cases of Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Now Surpass 1600

Publish Date October 31, 2019

More than 1,600 Americans have now been struck by a severe, sometimes fatal, lung illness tied to vaping.

Gefapixant Improves Quality of Life and Cough Frequency in Chronic Cough

By

Pulmonology Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date October 22, 2019

Gefapixant has demonstrated efficacy in improving objective cough frequency and quality of life among individuals with chronic cough.

Aspergillosis, ABPA-Related Hospitalizations in Cystic Fibrosis Confer Worse Outcomes

By

Heidi Moore

Publish Date October 19, 2019

Nearly one-third of patients with cystic fibrosis-related hospitalizations have aspergillosis, which is associated with worse outcomes.

Effect of RSV Infection on Lung Function in Transplant Patients

By

Britt Gambino

Publish Date October 18, 2019

Patients with established chronic lung allograft dysfunction may have a higher risk for respiratory syncytial virus infections, but lung function decline does not appear to be significantly affected.

Acute Respiratory Viral Illness Surveillance Possible in Long-Term Care Facility

Publish Date October 16, 2019

Data revealed many healthcare personnel who reported an illness said they worked when sick.

Efficacy of Lefamulin vs Moxifloxacin for Legionella CABP

By

Natasha Priya Dyal, MD

Publish Date October 15, 2019

Lefamulin appears to be noninferior in safety and efficacy compared with moxifloxicin in the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.

Legionnaires’ Outbreak in North Carolina Traced to Hot Tub Display

Publish Date October 4, 2019

Walking by display of hot tubs is the likely source of disease, state health officials say.