Pneumonia Archives - Pulmonology Advisor

Macrolides With Ampicillin vs Ceftriaxone for Community-Acquired Pneumonia

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

September 21, 2022

Researchers compared the effects of macrolides in combination with either ampicillin or ceftriaxone among patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia.

Pneumonia

Lung Ultrasound vs Thoracic CT for Diagnosing COVID-19 Pneumonia

By

Ron Goldberg

September 19, 2022

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

Pneumonia

Risk Factors of 30-Day Mortality in Acinetobacter baumannii Complex Bacteremia

By

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

September 16, 2022

Researchers assessed potential risk factors associated with 30-day mortality among patients with Acinetobacter baumannii complex bacteremia.

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Pneumonia

Normal Oxygen Saturation in Pneumonia May Indicate Safety of Early Antibiotic Discontinuation

By

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

September 6, 2022

Researchers assessed whether normal oxygenation is an indicator for the early discontinuation of antibiotic treatment in patients hospitalized with pneumonia.

$It is unclear whether disease control prevents RA-related bone loss, but data suggest it does in patients with early RA and high disease activity.1 Two systemic analyses of RA studies concluded that biologic DMARDs reduce generalized and localized bone loss.2,19 However, few studies were phase 3 trials, and most measured markers of bone turnover.2,19 High-quality trials that measure BMD change or fracture risk are needed. Bisphosphonates, denosumab, and parathyroid hormone are agents approved for osteoporosis and glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates and denosumab appear to have similar efficacy at preserving BMD.1 In some RA studies, denosumab also prevented and repaired erosions.2 The ACR guidelines for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis categorize patients as having low, moderate, or high fracture risk.18 They recommend calcium (1000 to 1200 mg/d) and vitamin D (600 to 800 IU/d) supplements for all patients, plus an osteoporosis agent (preferably an oral bisphosphonate) for patients with moderate to high fracture risk.$

Pneumonia

Corticosteroid Dose Predicts Mortality in Rheumatic Diseases Plus Pneumonia

By

Maria Arini Lopez, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT

August 24, 2022

Researchers assessed the effect of adjunctive corticosteroid therapy on mortality outcomes in patients with rheumatic diseases complicated by Pneumocystis jirovicii pneumonia.

Pneumonia

Machine Learning Model May Improve Mortality Prediction for Patients With Community-Acquired Pneumonia

By

Maria Arini Lopez, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT

August 15, 2022

Researchers assessed the ability of a machine learning model to predict the risk of 30-day mortality among patients with community-acquired pneumonia.

Pneumonia

Macrolide-Resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection Rates High in Children, Western Pacific Region

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

August 10, 2022

Researchers assessed temporal and regional trends to estimate the global rate of macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections.

Mid section of pregnant woman standing in corridor

Pneumonia

Inhaled Nitric Oxide May Ease Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia in Pregnant Women

August 9, 2022

High-dose iNO200 is associated with a reduced need for oxygen and shorter hospital stay among pregnant patients with severe bilateral COVID-19 pneumonia.

General Pulmonology

High Cortisol Observed in Children With Acute Illnesses, No Glucocorticoid Deficiency

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

August 2, 2022

Researchers assessed variations in cortisol concentrations among children and adolescents with acute illnesses and no history of glucocorticoid deficiency.

Lung Infection

Predicting COVID-19 Disease Severity via Thoracic Computerized Tomography

By

Colby Stong

July 29, 2022

Could thoracic HRCT semiquantitative scoring offer a rapid and accurate method for identifying patients with severe COVID-19 who are at risk for poor outcomes?