Poorer Outcomes, Increased Mortality From Pneumonia Among Patients With Heart Failure
Researchers examined the relationship between multiple factors related to heart failure and worse outcomes in patients hospitalized for pneumonia.
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Dexamethasone Increases Risk for Superinfections in Patients With Severe COVID-19
Researchers assessed the association between dexamethasone treatment and the occurrence of superinfections among patients with severe COVID-19.
Efficacy of Erythromycin vs Clarithromycin for Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Researched compared the efficacy of erythromycin with clarithromycin for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.
Thromboembolic Events Among Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19 Pneumonia
Researchers assessed outcomes and risk factors associated with thromboembolic events among patients with COVID-19 pneumonia.
Nasogastric Tube vs Careful Hand Feeding on Pneumonia Risk in Advanced Dementia
Researchers evaluated the effects of nasogastric tube feeding vs careful hand feeding on survival outcomes and the risk for pneumonia among older patients with advanced dementia.
Gram Stain-Guided Antibiotics: Effective, May Combat Spread of Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens
Researchers compared the effect of Gram stain-guided antibiotics with guideline-based antibiotics for the treatment of patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Is IV Methylprednisolone Pulse Therapy of Benefit in COVID-19 Pneumonia?
Pulse glucocorticoid therapy effectively treats immuno-inflammatory conditions associated with COVID-19, but is it effective for COVID-19 pneumonia?
Chronic Bacterial Infections Associated With an Increased Risk for Ischemic Stroke
In this meta-analysis, researchers assessed the relationship between 4 infectious bacteria and the risk for ischemic stroke.
Is Lengthy Respiratory Distress Linked to Worse COVID-19 Pneumonia Outcomes?
How does the duration of respiratory distress in severe COVID-19 pneumonia affect the need for invasive mechanical ventilation, mortality, and length of hospital stay?
Are Inpatients With COVID-19 at Higher Risk of Venous Thromboembolism?
Is VTE risk unusually high in patients with COVID-19? To find out, researchers compared VTE incidence in inpatients with COVID-19 vs those with CAP.
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